What do you wear when you head for your favorite fishing spot at the lake? Old wore out jeans and rumpled t-shirts?
If that’s true, you should consider some of the more modern choices you can find today in outdoor clothing.
Today you’ll find whole lines of clothing created just for the outdoorsman! I first ventured out of my comfort zone (read that as jeans and a tee) when a relative requested a fleece North Face jacket for Christmas. Since I hadn’t been around any of the ‘nicer’ outdoor wear, well, I was in for sticker shock! I was at first a little taken back by the price tag, but upon closer inspection quickly realized that you do indeed get what you pay for. Durable construction, well stitched seams, and high end fabrics all scream quality.
The fabrics in today’s outdoor clothing are versatile, warm when you want them to keep you warm and cool when you want to be cool. You’ll even find lightweight breathable clothes that will help keep you cool, even in the hot summer sun. Packing for a winter trip? You’ll find gore-tex that’s guaranteed to keep you dry, even in the harshest conditions, down filled jackets to keep you toasty and even t-shirts that breathe in heat to keep you cool, yet act as insulation on cool evenings.
You can even find clothing that will pull double duty. A windshirt made for a runner makes a great jacket to wear on a fishing boat. You know how that wind blows on the lake! Waterproof jackets and pants are a great thing to pack along when fishing.
I’ve just ‘fallen’ for all the versatility, comfort and durability that North Face offers. The one I bought at Christmas was black and a ladies small. The person I bought it for absolutely loves it and after I saw it well, I’m impressed. It’s quality through and through. Well worth the price I paid.
I will no longer be hesitant about spending the money for a quality garment, even if it’s just for a fishing trip.
I needed an excuse anyway.
“Honey, where’s the credit card?”
