Women’s Hiking Apparel

Women’s Hiking Apparel at Arc’teryx

Australian trails ask a lot of your clothes, from scrub and sun to a cold snap on the ridge and a storm by mid-afternoon. We build women’s hiking apparel around that range, with light fabrics that move with your stride, layers that vent heat on the climb and trekking clothes that pack small for the days the weather turns.

What should women wear on summer day walks for sun protection and airflow?

Hiking apparel for hot days starts with what touches your skin. The Taema Crew Neck Shirt is a light, moisture-wicking top with UPF 40+ sun protection, and the Lana is a Merino-blend tee that helps reduce odours over several days. Below, the longest Gamma Short uses abrasion-resistant, stretchy Fortius DW 2.0 and has a waistband that rides under a hipbelt, so it holds up on scrubby tracks. Browse more cuts in our women’s hiking pants.

What should women wear on winter starts and in alpine weather?

Winter trekking days start cold and finish warm, so women’s trekking apparel has to flex as you add and shed layers all day. A Merino first layer such as the Satoro Merino Wool Crew Neck goes next to your skin, then the Kyanite Hoody, made from Polartec Power Stretch Pro with a low-profile ScubaHood. The Delta Jacket keeps warmth high and weight low, the Cerium Vest adds down to your core at rest stops, and the Beta SL Jacket stays in the pack until the wind rises. See more women’s hiking fleece and waterproof hiking jackets.

What should women wear hiking in Australian scrub and sudden storms?

Scrub and storms are what wreck a day walk, so choose hiking apparel for both. The Gamma Pant has Fortius DW 2.0 fabric that resists abrasion and drawstring cuffs that help seal out debris on loose or scratchy ground. When cloud builds, the Beta Jacket’s StormHood adjusts for coverage without cutting into your line of sight, and our women’s rain jacket range has more to pack. Finish the outfit from the ground up with merino wool hiking socks and women’s hiking shoes.

Women’s Hiking Apparel FAQs

What are the best hiking clothes for women?

It depends on where and when you walk, but women’s hiking clothes usually follow a simple formula of a wicking top, stretch pants or shorts, a warm layer in the pack and a jacket for when the weather turns. Try the bottoms on with a loaded pack, because the Alpha Pant’s waist cinch and the Gamma Short’s waistband both sit under a hipbelt. Our layering guide shows how the layers fit together.

What is the difference between hiking clothes and trekking clothes?

Mostly trip length. A day hike needs light, quick-drying hiking clothes, while a multi-day trek rewards trekking clothes that resist odour and pack small, such as Merino layers or the Atom Hoody, which stays warm when damp. The same pieces work for both, so it is the spare layers and the pack weight that change.

What hiking gear and accessories do women need besides clothes?

Beyond women’s hiking apparel, you need a pack that fits and cover for your head and hands. The Aerios 35 Backpack has an interchangeable harness system with three hipbelt sizes and an FC0 DWR finish that helps shed light rain. Add the Gamma 5 Panel Cap for full-sun days and the Rho Glove, a light liner with sensor pads for touch screens.

Where can I find stylish hiking clothes for women?

Several pieces of women’s hiking apparel here are made for everyday wear as well as the trail, including the Delta Jacket and the Kragg Cotton Pant. For a graphic top, the Kragg Cotton Little Bird Crew is a heavyweight cotton tee made for hiking and trail use, though cotton suits short, dry walks better than long, sweaty ones.