Types of clothing that is needed in a mountain climbing trip is capable of providing protection to us from the temperature and weather mountainous areas and keeps us dry and warm. We have had a lot of clothes made ​​of material that was created for mountain climbing activities. However, the most important thing in the selection of clothing is able to provide insulation from the cold and provide protection from heat and humidity. In addition, clothing must be able to prevent the occurrence of hot flashes and excessive perspiration and is able to provide freedom of movement. There are materials that provide good insulation against heat, but not able to withstand moist or wet air. Therefore, we also must recognize the principle of layering in berpakian on a mountain climb.

The principle of coating:

Many layers of thin material, very effective from the slightly thicker layer to absorb the air into our skin will be warmed by body heat. Body temperature can be controlled by adding or subtracting layers, as well as by opening the zipper or buttons to provide ventilation in these clothes. The principle of coating consists of :

1. Basic layers:
Base layer is attached directly to the skin, or underwear. Now there is a term for one type of underwear, namely “thermal underwear”. The important thing from the first layer is to keep skin dry, rather than keeping warm. Avoid wearing underwear made ​​of cotton because this material is hard to dry if wet, let alone on the mountain that is always moist climates.

2. The second layer:
The second layer is the layer dealing with the steam off (watery or moist) from the body which carried out the basic layer. So, this second layer should be able to release the steam without reducing the insulating power of warmth. The second layer is the clothing that is usually used for roads such as T-shirts and shorts or pants made ​​from a combination of nylon and polyester. Many of the clothes that work as a clothing for trekking are made ​​of this material. For the mountain climate is not too cold, thin cotton material can also be used. However, when wet, so clothing should be removed.

3. The third layer:
The third layer serves as a warmer and usually used when stopped or while in basecamp. Suitable material is like pile or fleece. In addition to light, the material was even able to give warmth even in damp conditions. Jackets and pants from the pile or fleece will provide warmth for our bodies, but could not withstand the cold wind attack. For that, we need one more layer, the outer layer.

4. The fourth layer:
The fourth layer is also called the outer layer that keeps the body against the cold wind was blowing quite hard when we are on top of the mountain or when setting up camp in the mountain areas are open. Materials suitable for this outer layer is a material capable of providing protection against the damp air and wind. If this layer failed to provide protection as well as any third layer, the second and main layer, are wet and exposed to wind chill still we made ​​quickly so that we can experience hyporthermia. This coating material is also called a shell garment. There are two types of shell garment. First is windproof. This type is unfortunately not waterproof. The second type has both the ability of the above, windproof and waterproof. One more other types of material for this third layer is the breathable waterproof garment, or a waterproof material that breathes. Referred to breathe because of its ability to withstand water and wind, remains capable of also releasing the hot steam of the body thus making our bodies do not sweat even in the rain while wearing them though. One example of this material is produced by the brand goretex. Examples of this fourth layer is the jacket parka mountain. Parka made ​​of waterproof material or material breathe can also be used as a substitute coats rain poncho.

With the principle of our coating will easily once properly regulate body temperature. Down a thick jacket or a thick wool sweater is a warmth in our bodies, but not able to provide flexibility in setting provided warmth. The principle of this coating as set temperature of a heater, can reduce heat by stripping it little by little. Avoid wearing jeans material to go up the mountain because if the wet material will be difficult to dry. In addition, jeans material is also easily become damp.