If you are going hiking during your holidays in La Gomera it is especially important to know what kind of clothes you should wear. Clothing to go hiking should be comfortable and breathable. Depending on the time of the year, it should be thicker or thinner, but living in an eternal spring all year round, there will be slight difference in terms of clothing to wear.
Do not wear clothes that are too tight, as they could cause flesh wounds due to perspiration, and neither should they be too loose-fitting, as they could get caught on bushes, plants, trees, or rocks when walking in the countryside or in the mountains. We do not recommend shorts or short sleeves either for two reasons: to prevent scratches and sun exposure on the skin.
What is the right clothing for hiking?
We could summarise the following as essential clothing to go hiking:
- Loose-fitting, waterproof trousers.
- Breathable T-shirts. These should be comfortable, neither too tight nor too loose, and you should carry at least one spare one in your rucksack.
- They must be warm and absorb sweat well. In addition, it is important that they fit well and are soft.
- Raincoat or light waterproof clothing.
- Sun hat. To prevent sunstroke and heat stroke depending on the expected temperatures for the day's trekking.
- In general, it is best to choose a pair of boots whose last fits your foot but leaves your toes slightly separated from the tip of your shoe, so as not to suffer during descents.
Summer hiking clothing
Although, as we said, on our island you can enjoy an eternal spring throughout the year, before embarking on a hiking trail you should always consider the weather forecast. Thus, if a summer day is expected and more conducive to hot temperatures, one type of hiking clothing will be more appropriate than another.
Clothing should be suitable and versatile, designed especially for hot temperatures. It is advisable to wear breathable T-shirts and carry a thin sweater in your rucksack in case temperatures cool down at night or early in the morning.
Winter hiking clothing
On the other hand, there will also be several aspects to consider in what regards clothing with lower temperatures, such as thermal clothing and waterproof trousers and jackets.
What to carry in your rucksack when going hiking?
In addition to clothing, you should always carry energy food in your rucksack, and above all, water to hydrate yourself during the hike.
Are you all set? Enjoy the trails of La Gomera!
