Hiking skirt

[TheBikiniExpert]

I'm looking for a skirt for hiking in (without shorts underneath). Obviously you can hike in any skirt but it would be great to fine one in that sort of waterproofish material that shorts are made of. I can't find one anywhere! Do they still exist? So much more practical than shorts.

I would check out decathlon. I've had one from them before (though was a couple of years ago)

Googling ‘hiking skirt’ brings up a few. This one from BAM?

bambooclothing.co.uk/shop/haytor-bamboo-sport-skirt-2/?attribute_pa_size=14&glCountry=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAl08QxhITLIbhSwS-4CWqYrOCm38UMuPMfbU1Sm2S0-fMn4LYg1yVBoCm9wQAvD_BwE

I’m envious of your figure - you must be very slim and/or muscular; I’d have horrible chub run within the first mile if I wore a skirt without shorts underneath for hiking!

Thanks! I've tried Decathlon but they only had dresses - which were nice but not as practical.

Helly Hansen?

www.magrigg.co.uk/helly-hansen-womens-thalia-skirt-navy.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrArkHVGh6d-k0RargehLHIbr6Mc6NWaqHLLkcUrAZlhSKeNJ24-9mJBoCVHgQAvD_BwE

Ha, ha I actually have quite chunky thighs but I still like skirts! That site looks great, thanks.

In what way is it more practical than shorts? Might help in searching

I bought a few from Alpine Trek

Jack Wolfskin had them recently.

Not cheap but sounds like what you're looking for

www.ilsejacobsen.co.uk/products/10-rain181-rain-skirt-685?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrApeOJTUu7-5aPt-efWtIgBnUmh4KIPOTICbkWQ06FbWqvBtuwjcNmxoCPpAQAvD_BwE

williampowell.com/products/john-field-ladies-gale-rain-skirt-forest-green-ltb500?currency=GBP&variant=41374736154786&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAtygPuAqjofzi70KgK8NDKeehV7yqgFc5yzXEUymEWPf-sQFAnpbpRoC2-gQAvD_BwE

Slightly cheaper

www.cimalp.co.uk/en/travel-shorts/1707-stretch-trekking-skirt.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAl-QelZ5AbCqf36aaGa5t5NEJgDsiBwVW7yu5U6lCOABsJWqWWUvGBoC2i0QAvD_BwE

A bit on the short side but other surfing brands might have something suitable

www.animal.co.uk/products/bella-womens-surf-skirt-mixed

Thanks Bellalab. @NotMeNoNo I find it easier if you need a quick wee in the woods as you don't need to strip off completely! Also can be good to change under if you want to put a swimming costume on and jump into a river!

Thanks everyone! You're much better at finding them than I am!

You don’t need to strip off shorts to wee. You pull them down to your knees and then squat.

Have you tried a shewee? Wouldn't be without mine, when I'm hiking, not if I'm off to the shops!

This is exactly why I wear them. There’s often beautiful lochs up the hills and it’s easier to change under a skirt after a swim. I have a few dresses too for summer walking and swimming ☺️

No, but it's on my list of things to try! Is it tricky to get the hang of?

Yes but I still feel less exposed in a skirt.

Try a Macabi skirt. I don't think I got out of mine when doing stages of the Camino de Santiago pre Covid. I found it great. Might work for you.

www.macabiskirt.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrAiaRtReekzZAnMMaZcNO2tTEaxST2J5wmp9OAJkSHZZ8CpE3oiP81BoCgcEQAvD_BwE

The William Powell skirt is fabulous! What a shame I'm too lazy to do anything other than a short dog walk!

I used to have an amazing combat style with pockets but a skirt from Bench in the early 00s. I really miss that skirt. No idea if they still make them. Sorry not too helpful but I get what you mean.

I was thinking going over a style is tricky in a skirt but hadn't thought about the weeing issue. I normally try to hold on (which is probably not good)

Columbia had one last year which was really nice but I wanted shorts! Might get worth a shot. Was in Cotswold outdoors

@TheBikiniExpert a couple of practice goes at home over the loo helps. There's a real sense of freedom when I know I've got it in my backpack!

I have a couple of synthetic jersey racer back skater dresses from h&m for hiking. They dry almost instantly, don't go clingy when wet and all the sun cream and mud wash off easily. I even swim in them if I can't be arsed to change! If you filter by fabrics, you'll probably get something similar on Asos.

In comparison with shorts they're massively better! They keep the rain off further down and it rolls off like an umbrella so you get less wet. They're easier than shorts in long grass or over styles because you can hitch then up and they don't get spikey bits caught in them. They stuff into waterproof trousers. You can easily pull leggings on or off underneath. They're a million times better for peeing. And best, you can go to a nicer restaurant or bar on the way home!

Skort from LLBean. I have two!

Try Mountain Warehouse, although there ranges change regularly, so you have to see what’s on offer.

As for those saying “shorts”, the OP has specifically asked for a skirt, l don’t do shorts myself. If someone asks for directions to the British Museum you don’t tell them how to get to the V&A.