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Learn to Layer from GORP. The trick to layering is to combine the right clothing in the proper order, trapping the air warmed by your body heat while letting moisture vapor from your body's perspiration be conducted away from your skin. The choice of garments must be versatile enough to adapt to your activity level and variations in weather conditions—maintaining the delicate balance of staying cool when active and warm when at rest. Full Article

Featured Gear

DOCTOR HOY’S Pain Relief Gel provides great relief for all the aches and pains associated with sore muscles and back aches caused by physical exertion, athletic competition, or everyday stress and strains. It’s a fast acting, deeply penetrating gel in a no mess water-based formula – get yours today from the Volks-Ware site.
 

Specialty Shirts for Hikers and Walkers

From Life is good
We have picked shirts that represent some of our all-time popular items with hikers and walkers. Sales are powered by our partner, Volks-Ware and CCNow. Credit cards and PayPal are accepted through CCNow secure shopping.

Life is good - Unisex T "Wander Boots on Redwood"
100% ring spun, combed cotton. Herringbone twill taping. Lycra based ribbing. Pigment dyed and enzyme wash for extra softness and weathered appeal. 12 stitched per inch on all seams for durability. Complete with Do what you like. Like what you do. locker patch. This shirt is "OLD FAITHFUL" the day you buy it.
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Featured Product

About Socks: Let's get you started on the right foot. Walking depends on foot health. If you plan to walk in cotton socks... don't! Wendy Bumgardner, of About Walking, fills us in.... Space age fibers. Antibacterial! Antifungal! Shock absorbing! Wicking action! Antifriction! Battle shearing forces! Who would of thought the lowly sock worthy of such hyperbole? Many of us just throw on a pair of cotton crew socks, lace up the shoes and hit the trail. Some of us are bold enough to wear nylons or even go sock-less in our shoes or sandals. Ah, but sock technology is catching up. They promise to keep sweaty feet dry, prevent blisters, reduce fatigue, and control temperature. Full Article

Volks-Ware Clothing and Gear features Fox River Mills wicking walking and hiking socks. You can find merino wool hiking socks and lightweight over-the-ankle type white walking socks. These are the best socks to wick away the moisture and keep your feet healthy.

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