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How to choose the base layer for hiking in Australia

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One of the most important items to take into account when preparing for a hike is a base layer because it offers wicking and insulation. You can stay warm and dry during your trip by donning a base layer. Keeping dry involves the process of "wicking," which involves removing moisture from your skin. When trekking uphill, the base layer will absorb perspiration or moisture from your skin and keep you dry.  The following four qualities are important to look for in your hiking layers: Warmth: When we discuss the weight of a base layer, we do so in terms of its thermal thickness and level of warmth rather than its actual weight. Thermal base layers can generally be divided into three weight categories: lightweight, midweight, and heavyweight. Insulation: In cold areas, insulating layers like fleece, down, or synthetic fibers are excellent at holding valuable heat despite having a variety of advantages and disadvantages. Finding one that fits the type of climate you experience the