You should have comfortable hiking style socks that are mid to long length (no ankle/bootie socks!) They need to be long enough to be able to tuck your pants into them when hiking through the rainforest so no critters can crawl up your legs. You don’t need to bring a pair for everyday since these are easy to wash by hand in the sinks at the lodges. No fun!īring comfortable and quick drying underwear and sports bras to wear underneath your clothing. One night while we were camping my shirt was accidentally untucked for an hour and I woke up with little bites on my butt.
You’ll want to make sure that ALL your shirts are long enough to tuck securely into your bottoms to prevent bugs from finding their way up your back. I brought the cute Not All Who Wander Are Lost t-shirt pictured below. I bring a variety of simple ribbed Zenana tanks on EVERY trip!Ī couple t-shirts are nice to have for the lodges or for under your long sleeved shirts. Tanks are also perfect for sleeping in since most lodges will not have air conditioning, but will proved mosquito nets. Slip a tank (or tee) underneath your outfit and you’re all set. You will be in some areas with less bugs and you’ll want to remove your long sleeved shirt to relieve you from the rainforest heat. Also bring a couple of comfy long-sleeved shirts to change into when your hanging around the lodge or sleeping in the jungle. Though breathable quick dry ones are said to be the best ( like this one from Colombia), I wore simple lightweight button-ups from a discount store like Marshall’s and it was fine. The best shirts for the rainforest are long-sleeved button-ups with a collar that can be flipped up to keep the sun off your neck. I brought one pair of prAna Halle pants, two pairs of North Face Aphrodite 2.0 Pants (so comfy!!!) and one pair of Black Diamond Credo pants. A pair of long comfy leggings are also great for hanging out around the lodge. It’s practical if one pair can be either rolled up to make capris or unzipped to turn into shorts, though most of the time you will want to be wearing pants that cover your legs to protect you from insects. Though you probably won’t want to swim in the rivers (piranhas! Need I say more?), there may be a pool at one of the lodges and it’ll be a big relief from the humidity to be able to jump in!īring quick dry full-length pants with lots of pockets and in neutral colors (bright or flowered fabrics can attract bugs). I brought the Bodvera Outdoor Hat and it worked out great especially because of the crisscrossed fabric around the middle of it so that I could hook a carabiner through it and hang it from my backpack when not in use.
Make sure that you get one with a tie around your neck so it doesn’t fly off when you’re riding in the boats.
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These are also great in the outdoor showers where you may feel uncomfortable in bare feet.Ī full brim hat will help keep the sun off of you and keep you cooler.
The KEEN Terradora hiking shoe offers both style and comfort.Īfter a long day hiking the first thing you’ll want to do is give your feet some room to breath, but you also want to be protected from the mosquitoes, so bring a pair of waterproof sandals that you can easily wear with a pair of socks (I know that sounds very fashionable, but you will thank me later!). These Columbia Newton Ridge boots are very similar and highly rated.įor milder hikes, exploring the villages or to hang out in in the evenings bring a low ankle hiking shoe. My hiking boots were the Bearpaw brand, but are unfortunately discontinued. Also, get something with breathable material, so your feet won’t get too hot. The trails can be muddy and uneven causing you to slip easily (a couple people in our group slipped while on a jungle mountain climb!), so make sure they are a good quality boot. What to Wear: Jungle Clothing & AccessoriesĪ pair of comfortable, hiking boots with ankle support and have good tread are a necessity. I spent 10 memorable days in the country of Guyana’s jungle and here’s the packing list based on my trip.Īmazon Jungle Travel: What Clothing to Wear & Things to Pack for the Rainforest Not to mention the constant battle with humidity, strong sunshine and pesky critters! Packing in general is tricky, double that when you are packing for an adventure in the South American rainforest that will have you doing everything from piranha fishing the rivers to camping in hammocks deep in the Amazon jungle, and exploring epic South American waterfalls to a Jaguar safari.
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