Hiking Skirts...whoohoooo!

“What do you think of this?



I've been thinking about hiking in a skirt for years now, due to the comfort and ventilation factor. Also, not having to completely expose oneself on the trail when nature calls is a BIG plus!

Sierra Trading Post has it on sale for 40 bucks...I'm gettin' it! Of course, the gear review probably won't be posted until SPRING! LOL”

“Ah, the ventilation factor!

Does it come with weights for windy conditions?”

“good point, Tom! Not weights, but it does have velcro closure so the wrap-around effect stays put for those gusty winds.”

“the bugs will love you for it

lol”

“Mountain hardware makes nice clothes. I like it!”

“Would a "man skirt" for hiking be a hit?

It would give new meaning to free-ballin'.”

“actually, MH does make a kilt for men...
backpacker mag did an article on it a while back. I think there was some discussion on the matter here, but I am pretty sure it was disparaging. Just guessing. ;o)”

“Some dude was posting here a while back about a hiking kilt, which sounded essentially like a hiking skirt for me. Sorry, but I don't like to look like a wee little schoolgirl while I'm hiking, it'd scare people off!”

“And don't you worry about a doggone thang at all
'Cause some woman somewhere gonna take ya....
Skinny legs and all”

“If I wanted my legs exposed, I'd wear shorts. I usually wear long pants even in warm weather to protect my legs from brush, bugs etc. I'm not sure I would remember to sit "modestly", either.”

“i'll stick with my hiking clown suit....”

“Is that a hiking "clown suit" or a "hiking clown" suit?”

“He He.....easy access....lol”

“I guess a skirt is okay, but I would not wear one. Don't like the idea while climbing someone could look up my skirt. Wish they would make some shorts that come off easy when you got to "go".”

“no gemini,it's ok........we wont look...we promise...right guys?


path, lol.....it's more of a clown "hiking suit"...”

“Memo to self: Don't reread Stephen King's "It" if I ever hike with stratdewd...”

“Hmmmm.....a hiking skirt? The added mobility and ventilation sound nice, as does the "pee" factor... However, what about rock scrambling? I foresee a visable daytime moon rising! Yeah, and bugs? Especially in areas where you have to deal with ticks.....not a fun thought...

Looking forward to your gear report!”

“no twinkle, it's ok....we won't look, we promise.....right guys?”

“Certainly not TODAY! Baby, it's cold outside! Windchill is -11 degrees! YIKES!”

“I read about a woman who was hiking the AT who had a pair of shorts that had a zippered crotch so she didn't have to pull her shorts down to pee. I think her trailname was "Split-P".”

“squat-n-go”

“Daytime moon......or vertical smile!)”

“This thread started out degenerated and went downhill from there!”

“Don't wear it if you hike with "sniffy-butt-Dog" SaraBelle!”

“Pennsy Hiker, Fritz, and I saw some chick hiking in a sundress in the Adirondacks once. We're still scratching our heads over that one.”

“Doesn't really matter what you wear, if ticks are about, they'll go anyplace they want to...lol...”

“Did someone mention "bugs"?

That's what the V'monters call a _____.”

“guess I'll stay with the Railriders weatherpants for the time being”

“Artex, you'd better hope they have your size for the "No Men Allowed Hike". I'm sure you'll look smashing!”

“Crack puppies look smashing in anything or nothing at all, ... or smashed.”

“LOL!

in falsetto

Tee hee hee! Fresh!”

“Hmmmm, I'm attracted yet, disturbed...”

“Nice boots.....ladies!”

“I like the ladies version... but I wouldn't wear it on the heardpath between Algonquin and Iriquois! I once ran into a naked hiker on the PA AT (I swear!), he was only wearing moccasins and a leather handband - enter "twilight zone" music!”

“Aero, that looks like a Scottish toga party!”

“Twinkle Toes made a good point about the ticks. I don't even like to wear shorts when it's mild because of them. I've been using medical scrubs because they are cool, dry fast and easily tuck into your socks. In a light color you can see the ticks and flick them off.”

“Mooning those below entered my as well, lol!

I don't understand why a skirt would be more comfortable anyway.”

“...and that would be entered my mind
(no wonder there was a blank space there, lol)”

“A hem; I think I'll skirt this issue”

“Don't know if it's still in business, but there was a Twin-Cities company that made women's outdoor shorts and pants featuring a velcroed seam in the crotch. I think the design worked something like the split in the floor of the Hennessy Hammock.”

“hhhhmmmm. Ok AmyG I am seriously weighing the pros and cons

pro's:
Damn, we look cute. And no longer the fear of some stranger taking a peek at our moons when nature calls...
Also, less chaffing between the legs as there's no material to rub there!

con's :
How do you cross your legs wilst sitting on a low rock?
Will people think this is silly?

I would buy the skirt for wearing around but not necessarily while backpacking. For dayhikes at the beach though, it's fine.”

“I think I would wear women's boxer-briefs underneath to eliminate the worry of peeping TomT's. ;)

As for bugs, ticks et al, is it any different than shorts really?

I have been in many a situation where I reeeeally needed to answer the call and no friendly rock, tree or bush (oh behave) was in sight! With the skirt, I could just turn around and whip it out like the boys do! heheheh”

“Peeping what?

O^O

Why, I never~~~~~%^[”

“Yeah, but you'll never be able to write your name in the snow, AmyG!

Well, if you did, now that's talent!”

“the indians wore these things for years!”

“Maybe with such a short name...and illegible handwriting. ;)”

“I've got it:

A big long flouncy pioneer skirt made out of medical scrub fabric ---instant bathroom curtain, cool flapping breeze, and enough material to prevent anyone from seeing anything while climbing. Of course, you'll trip on it and fall but nothing is perfect.”

“I know it's nothing unusual, but I'm confused, lol.

You're concerned that they see your moon while doing your business, but it's ok if they look up your skirt? j/k!
Personally I'm pretty sure that if anyone saw my moon they'd get whiplash turning the other way, so I don't worry about it.

All I wear are these really great shorts (that I can't find anymore) that are quick dry material for canoeing. Nice wide legs, easy care, and have a nice mesh zip pocket along with the regular pockets.”

“i got the new campmore catalog yesterday and it has a skirt for $26.


you want the 1-800 number artex?”