Figure 1.--These two unidentified German boys are enjoying the beautuiful mountauin scenery. They were probably hiking swith their family. |
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Germany is a wonderful country for hiking. The coubtryside itself is beautiful and their are snic vistas to be enjoyed throughout the country. Lederhosen were popular for hiking for the same reasons that they were popular for camping--their practicality. They were not only extremely durable, but they were practically indestructible--an important characteristic for boys. In fact, Lederhosen could last for years. A boy was nmore likely to outgrow Lederhosen than have to replace them. Lederhosen did not tear when they get snagged on brambles and branhches. And more importantly for hiking, did not require laundering after a day or two of outdoor activity. Of course the two activities, hiking and camping, over interacted. Boys often went for hikes while camping. There were, however, also hiking as part of youth organization programs in and around the places where the boys lived. Lederhosen meant that boys hiking any distance did not have to worry about carrying along a second pair of clean pants. We see numerous snapshots of boys in the senic German countryside hiking with groups or the family. They are often enjoying breath-taking scenery.
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