Dressing for Argyll Weather
Be ready for four seasons in a day
Argyll weather can change its mind quickly. A bright morning can turn into a soaking afternoon, and it's often windier and colder on higher ground than it is in town.
Rather than one big coat, the answer is a few thinner layers you can add or take off as you go.
The three layers
1. Base layer
Worn next to your skin, this moves sweat away so you stay dry. Avoid cotton if you'll be working hard, as it holds on to moisture and leaves you cold when you stop.
2. Mid layer
This is your warmth. A fleece or light insulated jacket traps warm air. On a cold day you might wear more than one.
3. Outer layer
A waterproof, breathable jacket keeps out the wind and the rain. Waterproof trousers are worth having too if you'll be out for long.
A few more tips
- Pack a hat and gloves, even when it seems mild. They're small, light and very welcome on a windy top.
- Take a layer off before you get hot, and put one on as soon as you stop.
- Dress children the same way. They cool down faster than grown-ups, so a spare layer in the bag is never wasted.
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