FEELING SUPPORTED

Sports bras are an important piece of clothing that can greatly affect a woman’s enjoyment of a tramping trip. Half the population spends time thinking about, researching and then trying out various brands and styles of bra to see what works. Then while out adventuring, a bra is another piece of kit to carry and to wash.

I surveyed more than 80 women trampers, asking them what they look for in a sports bra and what works. The upshot is: it’s a mostly unseen piece of clothing that can pack a punch in terms of importance.

Luckily, there is also a decent range of bras available so with a bit of trial and error there should be something to suit everyone’s needs.