prAna Sun-Protective Fabric Men's Clothing

Choose your fit

• Standard or straight: consistent leg width
• Slim: tighter or tapered to the leg
• Relaxed or wider: fits loosely throughout the thighs, knees and calves

What material do you prefer?

• Synthetic
• Polyester: affordable, stretchy, doesn't wrinkle
• Nylon: durable, abrasion-resistant, less stretch
• Spandex: stretchy, moves easily, less breathable
• Natural fibers
• Cotton: durable, breathable, dries slower
• Wool: stretchy, durable, odor-resistant, pricier
• Hemp: durable, renewable, not as soft

Additional features

• Moisture wicking: moves sweat to the outer surface while also drying quickly
• Pockets: zippered pockets offer more security
• Sun-protective fabric: higher UPF rating means better sun protection
• Convertible: can be worn full-length or as shorts
• Insect repellent: treated with coatings can help keep pests off

Key features to look for in hike clothing

• Moisture wicking: moves sweat to the outer surface while also drying quickly; that lets you break a sweat without feeling clammy or chilled
• Sun-protective fabric: Choose clothing with a UPF rating to protect yourself from harmful UV exposure; a higher rating means better sun protection
• Quick drying: materials that dry quickly keep you cool, comfortable and dry
• Insect repellent: treated with active ingredients to help keep ticks, mosquitoes and other bugs at bay

Hike clothing fabrics

• Merino wool: has fine fibers that make it soft, breathable, moisture-wicking, reasonably quick to dry and not prone to retaining odors.
• Polyester/nylon: Generally less expensive than merino wool, these synthetics excel at wicking sweat and drying fast; many incorporate recycled materials 

Dress in layers 

• Start with a base layer that wicks sweat off your skin; this includes underwear, a bra, hiking shirt and hiking pants
• Add a middle layer to retain body heat in colder conditions; this could be a fleece jacket, an insulated vest or puffy jacket
• An outer layer, like a rain jacket, shields you from wind and rain

Choose your style based on your activity

• One-piece women’s swimsuit: Ideal for bodysurfing, paddle boarding, swimming or other sports where you’ll spend time in the water or ducking waves
• Two-piece women’s swimsuit: Sometimes sold separately so you can customize to suit your sport and body type; easier for bathroom breaks

Decide how much coverage you want and where

• Men’s swim trunks vary in lengths, with inseams from 5 to 10 inches or longer
• Women's bottoms style range from high leg cuts to fuller coverage

Consider other features

• Lined swimsuits help prevent chafing and provide extra coverage
• Quick-drying fabrics make it easy to go from playing in the water to lounging poolside
• Sun-protective fabric helps shield you from harmful ultraviolet rays
• Adjustable straps let you to loosen or tighten the straps to fit your specific body
• Pockets on trunks help hold essentials while paddling or at the beach