Accessories

What accessories are essential for a mountain hike?

The right accessories can make all the difference during mountain sports activities, whether summer or winter; experiencing the mountains with the right products is crucial to enjoying the experience peacefully. Essential items include hats, gloves, scarves, headbands, thermal or technical socks, and fanny packs. These accessories can protect against adverse weather conditions, UV rays, and extreme temperatures and help to live a comfortable experience.

What should you focus on when choosing accessories?

Several factors influence the proper selection of accessories; here are the main ones:

• Weather and seasonal conditions:First, the assessment of the season in which you intend to play sports and second, the expected weather conditions during the outdoor sports day. For example, gloves, beanies, and thermal socks are essential in winter, while in summer, beanies with UV-protecting visors and headbands are more valuable.
• Materials: Fabrics such as merino wool offer excellent thermal protection during ski mountaineering, high mountain trekking or colder weather conditions. At the same time, jersey caps with a DWR (Durable Water Repellent) finish are helpful in rainy weather.
• Features: A hat with a visor, for example, can protect against sun and snow, while merino wool headbands have the characteristic of being thermoregulators for hot or cold weather. Finally, short, breathable socks are helpful for summer outdoor activities, as opposed to long, thermal socks, which are critically important for winter sports to thermoregulate body temperature starting with the feet, and the ergonomic study of the sock helps with movement.
• Weight: Lightweight accessories are ideal for extended hikes or high-intensity sports, while warm caps, scarves or gloves help regulate body heat during slow mountain walks.
• Comfort: Comfort is essential, especially for accessories such as socks and gloves. However, comfort is also influenced by the product's breathability, as a highly wicking sock provides an agreeable sensation during sports and wicks away unpleasant odors.
• Sustainability: LaMunt is committed to sustainability, choosing eco-friendly accessories with natural materials as best as possible.
• Flexibility: In the spirit of sustainability, is also the choice of versatile accessories compatible with different activities from ski mountaineering, mountain running, trekking and travelling; for example, beanies, neck warmers, and hats with visors can be multifunctional in a sportswoman's closet.
• Type of activity: For high-intensity activities, opt for breathable materials. For sports such as yoga, ease of wear is essential.
• Colors: Besides being an aesthetic choice, colors can affect protection from the surrounding environment; bright colors help recognition in the mountains.

How do you protect yourself from the cold or heat?

The right accessories are the key to shelter from extreme temperatures. To protect against the cold, in addition to the type of product, an evaluation of the materials is crucial; Merino Wool-Tencel ®, from sock to neck warmers or beanies, is an essential ally during cold winter weather. A hat, gloves, and scarf can retain body heat. To save yourself from the heat and power of the sun in the mountains in summer, use sunglasses with UV protection and hats with visors. LaMunt socks are designed with a double layer reinforced at pressure points during sport, namely the heel and toe, and this helps ensure comfort during activity and warmth to the body extremities.

Choosing the right accessories and knowing how to cover up or protect wisely during sport makes the outdoor day more enjoyable and without emotional stress.