Driving gear ..

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Hello all .. thread title might sounds misplaced but I just wanna know what you guys use when driving to, into the trail ..

Picture the trip, you leave your place, drive couple hundred miles to the trail, then the trail, camping at night, trail next day and then back home ..

I mostly wear Columbia PFG omni dry stuff .. boots/ shoes, crocss and boost, but in the boot section after several brands still not finding the right one for me ..

Pants found the most comfortable ( although not the most fresh ) this ones .. DuluthFlex Workwear

wanna share your experiences .?

David
 
I generally drive wearing linen pants and shirt. They are baggy and very comfortable as well as easy to clean. As far as footwear goes, I tend to drive barefoot though I have sandals nearby to slip on.

Mind you, we are backpackers, so we have all of our outdoor gear in the back that we change into once there.
 
Same thing I always wear, Levi 505's single pocket Tee. Usually a khaki over shirt to shade my arms and a wide brim hat. I like a leather hiking boot when on the trail but prefer a low cut sneaker for highway driving. In winter I add and underlayer of polypropylene long johns. I always bring my 3 in one parka; the outer shell is a good windbreaker, the liner alone is warm enough for summer evenings and together it is warm enough for most seasons.

If I'm hiking I wear more synthetics which dry faster, in the Sierra cotton kills. Typically a pair of nylon pants with zip outs to convert to shorts, a baggy polyester over shirt, and a close fitting synthetic long sleeve undershirt.

Always wool socks.

I always carry a wool bienie and scarf. Every jacket has a cheap pair of one size fits all knit gloves stuffed in the pockets. Those few items go a long way toward keeping you comfortable.
 
I usually wear this...

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or some combination of these...

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But when it comes down to it I really prefer the freedom this outfit offers...

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Tapage said:
Dan .. which it's your fav boot .?
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ones that feel good on the store. For me that's Timberland, they are cheap and don't wear well, but they fit my foot. I've tried on expensive boots and couldn't find a brand that fit well.
 
In oz most of my camping is when it is warm, I hate the cold. I'll take a heavy water proof jacket just in case of a down pour/change of weather.

Basically this is my standard outfit while out bush for a couple of weeks:

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Cheap $2 teeshirts. Cheap baggy shorts. Sandals/thongs:

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My mate on the right is 'over dressed' :) But then he is legally blind, so needs so foot protection against stubbing toes etc...

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cheers,
george.
 
Tapage said:
So far Cabelas, Wolverine, Danner and none seems to be the right one ..
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I'd suggest you start trying some of the mid-range brands.
I tried on all the major, expensive, brands and none felt right. I am wearing a pair of Timberland oxfords as I type, as I said not the most expensive shoe, or the most durable but they fit my feet.
 
Most of the time, Rainbow or Chaco Sandals, Dickies pants, t-shirt, and Patagonia puff or fleece for if it's cold. It's only cold for about 30 days a year here, so I wear whatever cheap boots I own at the time when it's below 50.
 
I usually travelled in outdoor/fishing style shirts, mostly because my travels include fishing.

Recently I bought a few Under Armour moisture wicking T shirts that are awesome. Love the feel, really comfortable, breathable. I now use them for long trips.

As far as pants, usually military style cargo pants. 5.11 are a good option for me.

I always drive with closed footwear for long distances, I usually wear Salomon shoes.
 
I have Fred Flintstone feet. Merrell hiking boots all the way. I've done Danner,Sorel, Timberland, Wolverine (close second), military Vietnam era issued, but always go back to Merrell.
 
Tapage said:
So far Cabelas, Wolverine, Danner and none seems to be the right one ..
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What Danner did you try ? After the initial 2 weeks break in period I've found the Danner Mountain Lights to be about my favorite boot ever Amazon.com: Danner Men's Mountain Light II Boot: Shoes . Had to many issues with shoes coming apart at the wrong time, and yes, they are very comfortable for walking around in and you can put whatever insole you like in them. If you want to hike or just look good for your date these really fit the bill. If you need to kick your way through a wall or smash the lesser clad feet of your enemies these will do that also.

Speaking of comfort, i've found these to be fantastic for driving distance or just something light to keep in the truck that you can throw on super quick http://www.amazon.com/Salomon-XA-3D-CS-Running/dp/B00GHQWCIE/ref=sr_1_17?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1453653089&sr=1-17&nodeID=6127766011&keywords=shoes&refinements=p_89:Salomon . I initially thought the lace system would fail miserably but its held up to about 9 months of continual use.

If I'm driving a long distance nothing beats the above mentioned shoes, or no shoes. Some athletic shorts for comfort and a long sleeve dark colored tee to keep the sun off my left arm. When I get where i'm going I jump in the back like Clark Kent jumps in a phone booth and come back out with my sturdy gear on. Also Keen's are a really nice comfortable hiking boot with little to no break in. Not nearly as rugged as the Danner's i've mentioned but Keen is probably my second favorite all around.
 
These have been my go to the last few months. Very light and comfortable. I wear them with shorts, jeans, or BDU pants, but I'm in shorts 90% of the time. I always have a Dickie's khaki long sleeve shirt, Columbia fleece jacket, and a Columbia water proof, hooded wind breaker in the truck. I also discovered years ago how nice a pair of Nomex flight gloves are for driving, hunting, doing chores around camp.
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rusty_tlc said:
@half k cruiser
Is the lace system on the second shoe some kind of bungee arrangement?
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I don't think its a bungee as the actual cordage has no give to it. Feels like some tough little fiber, maybe Kevlar. There is a small loop at the top you pull tension on and then you just slide the keeper down towards your foot and away you go. Fastest pair of non Velcro shoes I ever put on ! Its super convenient for driving long trips as I like to take my shoes off anyway so my feet can breathe.
 
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