Looking cute and feminine while hiking

[Anonymous]

Love jeans hiking. My kids love bouldering and exploring and my leggings wouldn’t last past the first rock. I layer merino tights under if it’s cold. I like high waisted and super soft so they move with me.

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?hsilyts dna elbatrofmoc osla si that stiftuo gnikih ecin emos ni tsevni ton yhw os oot erutuf raen eht ni setad gnikih hcus no og ot eunitnoc lliw uoy namow elgnis a sa taht leef I hguohT .yfmoc dna mraw eV .eninimef dna etuc kool lliw uoy erus ma I .etad ruoy no ynapmoc doog gnieb si srettam tahW

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Anonymous wrote:?hsilyts dna elbatrofmoc osla si that stiftuo gnikih ecin emos ni tsevni ton yhw os oot erutuf raen eht ni setad gnikih hcus no og ot eunitnoc lliw uoy namow elgnis a sa taht leef I hguohT .yfmoc dna mraw eV .eninimef dna etuc kool lliw uoy erus ma I .etad ruoy no ynapmoc doog gnieb si srettam tahW

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Anonymous wrote:Wow you people are so mean. I’ve been taking 3-5 mile hikes with my family almost every weekend during this pandemic. I wear trail shoes and jeans. We have a great time and honestly if one you judgy b’s has seen me out on a hike with my family, please know I (and probably everyone else) do not care what you think. Try enjoying your own hike instead of worrying about what others are wearing.

The point isn't that nobody should hike in jeans (although I agree they are a terrible choice for a longer hike or if you're going to get wet, but fine for a shorter walk). it's that OP specifically asked for "cute hiking outfits." Since she likely has little else to spend her money on, no reason not to invest in some more technical and comfy athleisure!

I'm not saying OP should buy jeans for hiking, but several people have said that they laugh at or judge people who hike in jeans, and it's like, why do you care what I wear to take a short, easy hike with my family?

Yes, and I am one of the jeans defenders and my entire point is basically DON’T go out and buy ANYTHING to go on one casual hike! Just wear your jeans with leggings underneath or something!!!

(It’s a stupid, unnecessary waste of money. But whatever, if there is anything Americans love to do it’s throw money down the drain because they are so terrible at math, have zero understanding of statistics, and cannot appropriately assess risk. But I’m sure they will all look OMG so cute in their custom hiking gear which was personally approved by America’s top Forest Rangers and elite mountain rescue teams while demanding their student loans be forgiven... only mostly joking 😂)

Real hate that one day I’m going to be treating you for hypothermia.

Stop. The military has been wearing cotton (or sometimes mixed) rip-stop or canvas material for trousers since forever.

Ripstop is nylon.
Military troops used to wear wool in cold weather - not cotton.
Troops today most definitely do not wear cotton uniforms in cold weather.

You have no idea. Rip-stop is the weave of the fabric and can most certainly be made of cotton. Military wore thick 100% cotton gabardine/twill and/or cotton ripstop from 1930s-mid 2006 or so. Ask me how I know. They transitioned to a cotton/poly blend and some other fabrics for hot weather more recently. Not that OP cares....point is she is fine to wear jeans, cotton pants, or whatever she wants and is comfortable in. It isn’t a hypothermia death sentence.

[Anonymous]

I bring my ski smart woool neck gaitor hiking and warms me up a lot if needed but takes up zero space.

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This thread has me cackling.

I agree with answers along the lines of leggings that make your butt look good and a cute and outdoorsy fleece or sweatshirt. Wear hiking boots or just sneakers depending on how serious a hike it is. This should work for most easy-moderate hikes.

As for days long hikes where you will be traversing rough terrain, I imagine more serious gear would be needed but I really don’t get the impression that is what you have planned for your dates.

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JEANS? I can't even imagine.

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Anonymous wrote:?hsilyts dna elbatrofmoc osla si that stiftuo gnikih ecin emos ni tsevni ton yhw os oot erutuf raen eht ni setad gnikih hcus no og ot eunitnoc lliw uoy namow elgnis a sa taht leef I hguohT .yfmoc dna mraw eV .eninimef dna etuc kool lliw uoy erus ma I .etad ruoy no ynapmoc doog gnieb si srettam tahW

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An OP that asks what to wear on a hiking date is not going out into the wilderness. Pretty sure Billy Goat A is as intense as it could possibly get. Jeans are fine for that. So are leggings, though they might snag on the rocks. You don’t need to buy special pants for hiking unless you like it and decide you want to get more specialized items for longer hikes.

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The most important item of clothing is a pair of good boots, or good running shoes with support if you're not going on a difficult hike. Since you're on a date, why not consider Daisy Dukes or a miniskirt? The combination of nice legs and decent boots with heavy socks drives most guys wild!

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Anonymous wrote:The most important item of clothing is a pair of good boots, or good running shoes with support if you're not going on a difficult hike. Since you're on a date, why not consider Daisy Dukes or a miniskirt? The combination of nice legs and decent boots with heavy socks drives most guys wild!

This is spot on. OP and her date will hike just far enough to be out of view/earshot and then the fun will begin. At that point, accessibility will be just as important as any of the other factors raised by PPs.

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OP - what did you end up wearing? And when the rescue folks came to drag you out of the river, did they chastise you for wearing jeans??

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Wear yoga pants, but not your favorite pair in case they caught on a bush.

Sneakers/boots

A workout top with a flannel or cotton shirt button down.

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I think this is a great thread. I have hiked all over and agree that this can be regional and difficulty level dependent. We hiked Malibu, CA in jeans, as it wasn’t the main point of being there and we had extra time. I was miserably hot. I looked into pant options later and think I will invest in a good pair of North Face type hiking pants. You want coverage for scrapes and brush, but breathable, wicking fabric. And yes, good shoes with ankle support. It isn’t a walk in the park.

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Anonymous wrote:As an avid hiker who dresses like a hiker, and not remotely cute at all, I love this thread so much.

FWIW oP, I married the man I went hiking with on a date.

I would assume someone who's into hiking would be more impressed by an appropriately prepared hiker rather than a "cute" one, too.