How to dress for all kinds of weather

Small adventurers should have good clothes. With a few simple tips, spending time in the forest or in the mountains becomes much more pleasant for both big and small.

Close to the skin

Never wear cotton closest to the skin, as it gets heavy and cold if it gets wet. Instead, choose merino wool with fine fibers that do not itch or sting, or synthetic materials if you expect to move around a lot and get sweaty. Wool can be expensive, but in turn it lasts for a long time and can easily be passed on to or from siblings and friends.

Warm layer

The "in between layers" is the second layer. Sometimes it is not needed, depending on the season. Traditionally, this sweater or vest has often been made of fleece, but there are also good alternatives in thicker merino wool. These are often both warm and lightweight and as such a good alternative to the thick and heavy fleece. Recently, there are also good jackets with synthetics that mimics the functions of down. 

Protection from wind and water

Some parents want an outer layer that is both wind and waterproof, others prefer a wind jacket that is supplemented with a rain jacket when needed. In preschool ages, many children use clothes of Galon fabric.

On your feet

Puddles and mud are fun! Therefore, make sure the children have good shoes so that they can play properly. Rubber boots are great for young children. Older children may find it a little warm and clumsy and can enjoy nature better in a pair of comfortable boots.