Dress for The Job You Want

A few years ago, I found myself hiking the backcountry trails around the highest point of the lower 48, Mt Whitney. I've always enjoyed the adventure and scenery of the outdoors, and the preparations involved with such a trip are often of equal pleasure.

This time around, I'll be packing not my back, but a motorcycle pannier and the prep is much the same. Weight savings is less an issue, but still a strong one to consider when choosing between sleeping pads and underwear. How quick will it dry? How small can I pack it? Will it fit in a tankbag? All good and common questions.

I just love an excuse to visit my local REI store!

Luckily, choosing riding attire is more easily figured out as I'll never need to pack it for this trip and finding gear that wears in an many seasons as possible is the best stuff for the trip. So with my Hein Geirke kit finally coming apart at every zipper, sadness I know, I need some new adventure gear. And some boots. I'll keep you posted what I find on the market when I get to that bridge. So many more errands to run before take off.