If you take a rest, or the temperature dips, a damp top made from an absorbent fabric like cotton will leave you chilly and in danger of getting cold, even sick.
In addition to zip-off trousers, please be sure to only wear sweat-wicking hiking tops, as these are made with quick-dry material. If you take a rest, or the temperature dips, a damp top made from an absorbent fabric like cotton will leave you chilly and in danger of getting cold, even sick.