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Take a Dip in a Mountain Lake or Stream

Nothing sounds more appealing does it? Picture the scene, you’ve been hiking along the trail since early morning, well, just after your bowl of oatmeal anyway . . . you only had a brief stop for lunch and the mid-afternoon sun is burning down on your weary body. Okay, so you really do wish you’d listened to your more experienced hiking pals and traveled a little lighter, but you’re living and learning right. Your feet are hot and sweaty, your body is hot and sweaty . . . hell, everything is hot and sweaty and then you hear it . . . . the welcome splash of water . . . cool, clear water calling you in for a dip. Wowee, I bet you’re glad you brought your swimwear with you on your hike aren’t you?

I know that it’s all about traveling light and taking up the minimum space in your backpack when you’re hiking, but “budgie smugglers” are severely frowned upon. What you really need for taking that late summer afternoon dip is a sleek pair of performance swimmers . . . something a little more conservative than your old “Speedo’s” and just . . . well . . . classier. Note the photo for a good size comparison. There are not many men who can get away with wearing a pair of Speedo’s, not amongst my fellow hikers anyway . . . George might look okay but he’s married, and not to me, so best not to think about that one too much.

Long swimming shorts are always the safest bet, quick drying material and mesh lining. An elasticated waist band plus drawchord can ensure a real comfortable fit . . . without the worry of you diving to the bottom of the lake and your hiking swimwear floating on the top! Somebody pass the towel . . . .

It sounds like it’s f-f-f-f-freezing. How refreshlingly awesome is that?

Just in case anyone was a little unsure about budgie smugglers! Remember, she’s three . . . .