Clothing for Women on a Fair Weather Pack Trip Into the Wilderness
Key Takeaways
Layering
Wool
Cotton clothing is not advised
Weather can change on a dime
Nature is upapologetic
Be prepared with more than you think you need as far as layering
Wool socks
Good treads and comfortable hiking footwear
Belt for carrying gear
Comfortable clothing
Backpack with survival gear in case you get caught out longer than expected or overnight
Transcript
Hi folks! My wife, who's filming, tells me we need to do a video on clothing for women during wilderness pack trips and hunting trips, and she's usually right—unfortunately! She doesn't want to be in the video, so I'm going to walk through her gear instead.
Women often get colder than men in the mountains, and their gear needs to reflect that. Let’s start with what my wife wears. Keep in mind, this is for fair-weather hunting. For foul-weather hunting, the gear would be a bit different.
She layers up, starting with a tank top and her lightweight utility belt—perfect for carrying a handgun in a holster. She wears earplugs for protection, while I don't bother due to already having hearing loss. Her clothing includes neck armor to stay warm, and she also has a reversible cap, warm wool socks, and Under Armour boots. Cotton isn't ideal for hunting because it stays wet, so we try to avoid it.
She carries a modified Smartwool Carhartt shirt, a down vest, and a down Kuiu coat, which is great for compressing and packing. Her pants are synthetic, lightweight, and dry quickly—perfect for outdoor conditions. Of course, she's got her essentials: glove liners, mittens, a pocket knife (because I insist!), extra ammo for her pistol, and lip balm.
Women’s gear needs to be tailored a bit differently than men’s, as I’ve learned through hunting with my wife and other women. While I’d be fine with a simple burlap sack, my wife prefers to be warm, comfortable, and practical.
Mother Nature is beautiful, but she doesn’t care about you. It’s up to you to be prepared with the right gear and mindset. Hopefully, this video is helpful, especially for those just getting started. Our motto is “it has to work,” and that’s what this gear does—keeps you alive and comfortable in the outdoors.
See you in the next video—we're off to do some deer hunting now. Bye!
