Hiking apparel is clothing suitable for hiking, including trousers, sweaters, underwear, and hiking boots. Today's hiking apparel is more advanced than previous years, having material that can be wind resistant, [Waterproofing#In clothing|water-repellent]] and yet breathable, and lightweight. Some hiking apparel is designed to be "breathable", drawing moisture away from the body while protecting from the weather. Today's hiking boots have been designed to give maximum ankle support, and to be durable but light in weight. Many have a long-lasting hardened rubber sole. Hiking apparel is usually selected to suit predicted weather conditions, taking into account UPF rating (Ultraviolet Protection Factor), weight, water and wind resistance. Usually three layers of apparel are worn on a rough-weather hike, the first being mostly of synthetic material drawing moisture from the body, the second being of material with high thermal insulation capacity, and the third being of wind- and water-resistant material.
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