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What's New:Hat Figures vary from about 7% to 75%, but whichever it is, a lot of body heat is lost through your head. For cold weather, a good, simple solution to this is to carry a lightweight, waterproof, silk, For the sun, choose a hat that is light and [...]
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A wool scarf can be very effective in cold weather but can be bulky. You can always buy one wherever you are if it gets too cold. A good substitute is something like a bandana or a sarong, or maybe a towel or just buy a thin locally bought scarf. This can also help vary your outfits as it makes a good accessory. A cotton bandana is probably the most versatile for not only can it serve as a neck or head scarf, you can use it for a cravat/tie, a hat or headband, sun shade or sleep [...]
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Travellers should wear a hat with at least a three-inch brim all around, and use sunblock with a sun protection factor of at least fifteen. Wear sunglasses with ninety-nine percent UVA/UVB protection, and protective goggles are a must for preventing snowblindness at altitude. Heat and humidity Unacclimated travellers run a risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke if they try to do too much, too soon. Also, pricky heat may be a problem. You may also be interested in reading: |
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woollen or wool mix cap/hat
(shown left), they can even be worn in bed.
Tie/scarf/bandana
The sun is very intense in the tropics and at higher elevation. For every 5000 feet (1500 meters) in altitude gain, UVB radiation increases by twenty percent.