Tour Clothing

Chances are you already have favorite outdoor clothing and it will be fine. Some clients ask for suggestions. Here is what I wear. Most of it is unisex.

Just be sure to bring a couple of warm jackets for the icy sunrises, and Aqua Socks if you want to photograph from the mud flats. In a pinch we can pick up the Aqua Socks at Walmart on the way.

I shop mostly on line and at REI outdoor clothing store. There is a big one here in San Diego and we occasionally swing by it after lunch on request.

Good outdoor clothing helps one survive the elements, GREAT OUTDOOR CLOTHING LETS YOU REVEL IN IT.

Click on the links below to read more about each of these products or to buy them. I am not affiliated with any of these companies. I recommend them because, after trying many different products, these work best for me.

 

 

Buff Head Cover

I'm a bald eagle, so I need to protect my head from the sun.

Unlike a hat, the Buff is easy to wash and there's no brim to get in the way of using your camera or throwing a tripod over your shoulder. It protects your ears too.

I sometimes wear a second Buff around my neck. It serves as a sun block, provides warmth, and cushions the lens strap against my neck.

Tilley Nylamtium Hat

Sometimes, in addition to the Buff, I wear a Tilley Nylamtium Hat for extra protection from the sun and glare.

They come in tan, green or grey.

Mountain Hardwear Micro Dome Watch Cap

Soft, lighweight and snug enough to not blow off, but no so tight to be uncomfortable.

It's so small, you can easily carry two for an extra layer of warmth.

Oakley Antix
Polarized Sunglasses

Most folks like polarized sunglasses to protect their eyes from glare off the water. These Oakley Antix sunglasses are my choice.


Mountain Hardwear Men's Hooded Compressor Jacket

Excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. It's available in three colors, but I prefer basic black.


L.L. Bean
Wind Challenger
Men's Hooded Jacket

Extremely lightweight, dries fast and it doesn't restrict movement.

All of my jackets have hoods because sometimes you need the extra warmth. I have a closet full of these hoodies in many colors.

L. L. Bean
Wind Challenger
Women's Hooded Jacket

For women.

 

Columbia Titanium Silver Ridge Long-Sleeve Shirt

It's pure nylon which dries in a heartbeat, repels dirt, breathes well, has big pockets and offers UV protection.

I own 22 of them in every color.  I like them so much they are the only shirts I wear.  In the dryer they dry super fast and save energy.

 


Mountain Hardwear
Compressor Pants

Same material and warmth as the Compressor jacket.


Kuhl Renegade Pants

They're nylon and spandex with all the same attributes of the shirt above.

They weigh almost nothing and you can roll up the legs to cross streams. So I no longer use the zip-off leg hiking pants I used to wear.

Kuhl offers many different styles of pants, so be sure to get the Renegade.

 


Croakies Artisan Belt

A simple belt that's comfortable. Make sure you get the Travel Buckle and not the Artisan Buckle. The Travel Buckle is strong enough that you can attach camera gear to the belt.

 

Columbia Switchback
Trail Shoes

Extremely lightweight, good cushion insole, they breath well and have a high traction tread.

Footwear is a personal choice. Just do not wear anything nice onto the mudflats.

If you are boarding a flight home, I strongly suggest discarding wet aqua sox as they can contaminate your entire suitcase contents.

Aqua Socks

 

Good in the water, mud, and sand. Also available at Walmart for about $10.


Warmers Delta Boots

 

If you want to splurge, get Warmers Delta Boots. They have a fancy two-way Velcro closure and extra toe protection.

Kiva Designs Keychain Pack

 

It's the size of a handkerchief and it pops open to hold your clothes.

I use it to store my jackets after it warms up so I don't have to go back to the car. It's very thin and light.

It costs only $10 and comes in multiple colors.

Think Tank Camera Luggage

 

North Face Luggage

To transport and protect my expensive camera gear, I use luggage from Think Tank and North Face.

In the summer, San Diego temperatures normally range from about 50 degrees F at sunrise to the high 90's at midday. Winter temperatures range from about freezing at sunrise to highs in the low 80's.

You probably already have a good collection of outdoor clothing. The two key things are a warm coat for the morning and Aqua Socks for navigating the river channel.

Steve