Busting gear myths

December 2023

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December 2023

Sleeping naked will not keep you warmer than if you hopped into your bag with your base layers on. Photo: Matthew Cattin
It’s hard enough to wade through all of the gear myths out there as a seasoned hiker, let alone as a beginner. Wilderness breaks down a few common misconceptions. Myth #1: Sleeping naked is warmer I don’t know who originally disseminated this one, but it remains as pervasive as it is pervy. I understand the […]
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