Boys Camping Gear
April 9th, 2010 at 16:33
What would be a good fleece/sweatshirt for a hiking/camping trip?
Im going on a trip to New Mexico for boy Scouts called Philmont. They recommended a fleece/sweatshirt for the cold mornings and at night cause we are going to be up at altitudes from 6000 ft to 10000 ft. and it can get cold as people have told me. Now it needs to be light and will a fleece sweatshirt thing keep you warm wet and still be somewhat light and will it dry fast they said there is barley any humidity there and stuff will dry fast. I was thinking of these
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91747
http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___91755
but I would like some other opinions. Thanks
I would definitely go with the north face equipment.. I have found that North Face Products are very good, warm, and insulated, insuring protection and heat for cold climates. I have a few north Face fleeces and I use them regulary when i hike, and camp. A good place to go for a North Face Jacket, or something like that would be EMS Eastern Mountain Sports.. Here are some suggestions..
http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442597833&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574488761809
and if you are looking for a windbreaker type jacket..
http://www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442599808&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574488761809
hoped that helped and happy trails!
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