Lightweight and breathable, this stretchy one-size-fits-all hat was made for runners but is perfect for hikers. It will keep the sun off your face and can even shed light rains, and it releases excess moisture built up from sweat. And if you’re hiking on an early summer morning or later evening, it’s easy to see, too.

Warm enough to fight back a chill when worn with layers but light and breathable enough for use on sunnier, warmer days with minimal layering, this packable windbreaker is perfect for days when the summer weather is unpredictable.

This impressive tee proves how excellent a performance material wool really can be. It handily draws excess sweat off your body, releasing it and keeping you drier and cooler when conditions are warm, yet it’s a great layering piece when there’s a chill in the air.

Lightweight, highly flexible, and a great length thanks to the 8” inseam, these shorts will keep you cool and on the move even on hot summer hikes. The material sheds light rain and wicks excess heat and moisture, while four pockets allow for keeping sundries close at hand.

Whether you’re hiking or trail running, the Transit Tech pants have enough flex to offer full range of motion and enough durability to protect your legs from brambles. The water-resistant finish sheds light rain with ease, and several pockets keep sundries stashed within.

Your feet will appreciate the many clever design aspects of these socks as you log miles on the trail. They have arch compression which adds comfort and support, a seamless design that reduces friction, and they are tailored for right and left feet for maximum comfort.

Lightweight, water repellent, and rated at UPF 50+, this is a perfect summer hiking hat. The sweatband traps and wicks excess moisture and ventilation eyelets release excess heat and just above the brim there are slots to hold your sunglasses when you don’t need to be wearing them.

As functional as it is fun, this colorful windbreaker takes the sting out of the breeze, sheds light rain, and adds a much-needed layer on cooler days. When the weather warms up, open up that half-zip and toss back the hood and keep on trekking.

Durable yet flexible, lightweight but loaded with pockets, these are great trail shorts for the woman who is going to log many a mile per day. The synthetic fabric blend wicks moisture and releases heat and resists tears and punctures.

Stretchy and flexible no matter how fast your legs are moving over the terrain, these pants are perfect for hikes or trail runs on cooler days. The slim, tapered cut reduces snags on branches and thorns and even adds some style.

Tall enough to be worn with most hiking boots but low enough to be worn with trail runners or hiking shoes (and shorts), these supportive and friction-free socks are a great choice for summertime treks, which wick moisture and release heat for mile after mile.

Lightweight but so durable your kids’ kids may well wear them one day, these hats are perfect for summer hikes when both sunshine and rain may be a factor. And they pack down so small you can bring them absolutely anywhere.

A perfect pair of shorts for hiking in hot summer weather, Patagonia’s Outdoor Everyday Shorts are so quick-drying that your little hiker could even use them like a bathing suit for a quick cool-down dip. They shed excess water, so they’re good in the rain, and they release excess heat and wick moisture, too. And the multiple pockets and built-in belt are all welcome features.

A blend of polyester and spandex fabrics (the former being more than 80% recycled, FYI) allows these pants to be as flexible as even the most active young hiker/jogger/boulder climber could need. A drawstring waist keeps them securely in place, while zippered pockets help keep little treasures from being lost on the trail. And as with its coordinating half-zip top, it’s available in a variety of colors that have a universal fit.

The tight weave of these superb kids’ hiking socks ensures a comfortable, secure fit without friction and rubbing, while the natural wicking properties of wool keep those feet dry and comfy even as your family crushes mile after mile of trail. The tall collar keeps ankles covered while on the trail and the nature-themed designs keep the trail on the mind.