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The key to staying comfortable on the trail is to regulate your body temperature so that you are not too cold or too hot for long periods. The trick is to dress in layers. For the fall and winter seasons, or even early spring, pack a thin top and bottom, a light or midweight layer to wear over that, and an insulated jacket to top it off. The final piece is your waterproof shell.

We lose much of our heat from our extremities, such as our head and hands. One of the quickest ways to warm up (especially if you’re cold at night) is to put on gloves and a synthetic fleece or wool hat.

Equipment

If you’re headed out for a morning trail run, you may not need to carry more than a bottle of water and a light snack or energy gel. But, if you plan to spend a full day or multiple days on the trail, consider packing the following items.

WATER AND FOOD

When day-hiking, plan to carry all the water you will need for the entire day—typically 1 to 2 quarts, depending on the weather (you may need more on a hot, humid summer day) and the difficulty of the trail. Do not count on drawing water from streams and springs unless you have confirmed that they are flowing. And be sure to filter or treat all water taken from natural sources.