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Winter hiking is an exhilarating experience. This ultimate guide for winter outdoor hiking gear will ensure that the cold doesn't get the best of you when enjoying and exploring the outdoors.
When hiking during the winter months, it's essential to wear layers of clothing. Base layer clothing is closest to your skin, like undergarments and an under-shirt. This layer is designed to wick sweat off your skin and keep you warm.
The middle layer is the insulating layer and is ideally lightweight, quick-drying, and packable. This layer is designed to retain body heat to protect you from the cold. Fleece and puffy jackets are a great choice.
The outer layer is considered the “shell” layer and consists of simple windbreakers to extreme mountaineering jackets. This layer is designed to shield you from wind and rain. Whether choosing wind jackets or softshells, the goal should be breathable and waterproof garments.
To eliminate exposing your skin to the elements, you need full-body outdoor hiking gear, starting with your head and ears. A winter hat, beanie, or earmuffs can get the job done. Also, consider a neck gaiter to provide coverage for your nose, cheeks, and ears as well. When it comes to your hands, wearing lightweight fleece gloves under waterproof shell mittens is a great idea. We suggest packing an extra pair of gloves if the ones you’re wearing get wet.
Keeping your feet dry while winter hiking is just as important. Merino wool socks are made with moisture-wicking properties that keep your feet warm and comfortable even when the elements are harsh. For optimal performance and breathability, try the Medium Top Drawer - Crew. These merino wool socks offer excellent thermal insulation and moisture control.
The Medium Rugged - Crew is another excellent choice when you insist on getting out during the cold winter months. These socks control moisture while keeping you comfortably warm. Plus, the nylon exterior provides maximum durability and abrasion resistance, enabling you to stay outside longer. Be sure to wear a pair of insulated waterproof boots with thick soles over your socks for optimal warmth. Thinking ahead, it's a good idea to pack a second pair of socks, should something happen and your boots get wet.
Planning ahead can ensure you stay safe and enjoy all that nature offers when hiking during the winter months. Here’s a checklist to make your next trip an enjoyable one.
The more prepared you are for your winter hiking trip, the more enjoyable it will be. Socks are an integral part of outdoor hiking gear, and you can find all the hiking socks you need at FITS®. Check out our collection of Men’s Hiking Socks and Women’s Hiking Socks to ensure your next winter hike is a warm one.
Your sock size shouldn’t be a guessing game. Our socks range from small to double XL, but the best way to know the perfect fit for you is to match your shoe size to the chart on the left. That way, you’ll know the size you select will give you the fit and feel you expect.
Between sizes? Go with your gut, but rest assured that your socks will still fit great. If you receive your order and find yourself wishing you’d gone up or down a size, just let us know. We’ll happily send you replacements for your preferred size.
Concerned about laundry mix-ups? All FITS® socks are coordinated by color and size, based on the colors you see on the size chart. So, you won’t have to worry about mixing up your sizes with the other FITS® wearers in your home. (But stray socks mysteriously going missing in the dryer? Unfortunately, we can’t help with that.)
Sock sizes are typically measured in inches, not by your shoe size. So, a sock size 6-8 will comfortably fit someone whose feet are between six and eight inches long. However, at FITS®, we make it easy for you to choose the ideal sock size without having to measure your foot. Simply use our sock size conversion chart based on your shoe size to select the right fit for you.
To measure your foot for socks, measure the length from the heel of your foot to the tip of your longest toe. The measurement in inches correlates to your sock size. For example, if your foot is 10 inches long, a sock size 9-11 should fit you comfortably. At FITS®, you can skip this step and find your sock size based on your shoe size using our conversion chart.
The sock size conversion refers to sock size compared to shoe size. While all companies may vary slightly on which size socks to purchase based on your shoe size, you can always measure your foot to find the right fit for you.
Because sock sizes are determined by the length of your foot in inches vs. your shoe size, shoe and sock sizes differ. The FITS® sock size to shoe size conversion is as follows:
Knowing this makes it easy to choose the ideal sock size based on your shoe size without measuring your foot.
Sock sizes typically don’t correlate with age. For kids, age can be a general indicator of what size sock they’ll need, but everyone is different. An adult sock size 9-12 fits anyone whose feet are approximately nine to twelve inches long. For kids’ sock sizing, check with the company to find exact details to ensure your little one gets the perfect fit.
Got more questions about finding the perfect sock size for you? Let’s talk.
