Compression clothing

[Shawn]

Do you wear compression clothing for hiking?

This would be things like half tights, biker shorts, compression shorts, leggings/tights, compression socks, compression shirts, compression arm or leg sleeves, etc.

I was a cyclist before I was a hiker. I understand the benefits of compression for recovery and pain management. So, I tend to wear a lot of compression clothing on my hikes especially as layers during winter hiking.

How about you all? Do you fine wearing compression gear to be a benefit for your hiking activities?

 

[krJoest]

I wear compression socks for caving. They help a lot with get scraped up on my shins and ankles.

 

[Shawn]

I wear compression socks for caving. They help a lot with get scraped up on my shins and ankles.

I wore non-insulated tights under my caving pants. It helped to keep me a little warm but I was still soaking wet!

 

[krJoest]

I wore non-insulated tights under my caving pants. It helped to keep me a little warm but I was still soaking wet!

You need a wetsuit!

 

[Shawn]

You need a wetsuit!

My wife bought wetsuit pants. They're unisex. I tried them on and they seem like they would work. I might need to give it a shot.

 

[krJoest]

My wife bought wetsuit pants. They're unisex. I tried them on and they seem like they would work. I might need to give it a shot.

I got a wetsuit, it keeps me very warm! Now I've got no excuse not to get in the water.

 

[Shawn]

I got a wetsuit, it keeps me very warm! Now I've got no excuse not to get in the water.

It it's deep water, my excuse is not to drown as I'm not a swimmer LOL

 

[neidholdt]

You guys are going to laugh. I have done three wild caves, the longest was in for four hours, just went in the way I hike, though I did wear long pants. There were times we had to either swim or Wade chest high. Loved it.

 

[krJoest]

You guys are going to laugh. I have done three wild caves, the longest was in for four hours, just went in the way I hike, though I did wear long pants. There were times we had to either swim or Wade chest high. Loved it.

I did a wetsuit cave with no wetsuit my 1st time wild caving, idk how I did it now. It was great!

 

[Shawn]

Every time I've done Illinois Caverns, I get wet head to toe. There is one part that's chest deep on me and I'm 6'5" tall guys LOL

I never wear a wetsuit there. I should try but then again, now I know how cold it will be. lol