Running hat

[MrSquished]

If someone wants the best combination of odor control and wicking and drying, a merino wool and poly blend is the way to go.

 

[Zorba]

How about 50-50 cotton polyester blends?

I personally stay away from it. I think it is supposed to make the poly tougher and more comfortable. But I'm still wearing poly Nike shirts I bought 12 years ago that I wear every week.

Even socks I do 100% poly, even my hiking socks.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

We call cotton the death fabric.

 

[IronWing]

We call cotton the death fabric.

Yep, been hearing that crap for 35 years. It turns out that when one hikes in the desert, nothing beats cotton for everything but socks. Wool still best for socks.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Yep, been hearing that crap for 35 years. It turns out that when one hikes in the desert, nothing beats cotton for everything but socks. Wool still best for socks.

I'm in Florida so you'll keep hearing it.

 

[Captante]

Yep, been hearing that crap for 35 years. It turns out that when one hikes in the desert, nothing beats cotton for everything but socks. Wool still best for socks.

I did a month-long Outward Bound in a desert environment (Arizona) .... this is complete and utter nonsense based on first-hand experience. (except for the wool-sock part that is.... cotton is the absolute worst for everything "sweaty" where you can't quickly dry off)

Same rules applied in the Colorado mountaineering program I did.

Cotton clothing (particularly undergarments) were forbidden by the program staff because wearing them was dangerous.

You are wrong and your mother dresses you funny.

If you live with 0-10% humidity most of the year, cotton works great.

LOL.... cotton sucks for extended exercise compared to poly in ALL circumstances and temp/humidity conditions.

In fact humidity except in a VERY general sense has nothing to do with it except that sweating works more efficiently when the air is dry.... FACT is that the most useful time for "poly" layers is doing "sweaty" stuff when it's very cold. (and often also very dry)

Cotton kills.




*(as for the funny-dressing part however you may well be correct!)

 

[lxskllr]

Poly smells like ass, and the best way to not sweat when it's cold is to remove clothes so you don't sweat. Sweating's your body's way of saying "We're fucking dying! Do something!!!", and that something is cool below the sweating threshold.

 

[Captante]

If someone wants the best combination of odor control and wicking and drying, a merino wool and poly blend is the way to go.

Wool is a better "insulator" plus is substantially more durable then "poly"... it also does a better job when "padding" is required. (ie: socks)

 

[MrSquished]

Poly smells like ass, and the best way to not sweat when it's cold is to remove clothes so you don't sweat. Sweating's your body's way of saying "We're fucking dying! Do something!!!", and that something is cool below the sweating threshold.

Sounds like a great plan when you are hiking and backpacking or skiing and cycling. Just do it naked. I wonder why nobody's thought of this yet.

 

[Captante]

Poly smells like ass, and the best way to not sweat when it's cold is to remove clothes so you don't sweat. Sweating's your body's way of saying "We're fucking dying! Do something!!!", and that something is cool below the sweating threshold.

If hypothermia is something that you enjoy maybe.

All I know is that EVERY "outdoor person" I know (quite a few!) swears by poly and or poly/wool blends when survival is potentially an issue. (ie: every time you go out hiking!)

I'd rather be a little stinky and alive/warm then "fresh" but shivering cold until dead. (this "debate" reminds me of the knuckle-draggers defending using an unsupported OS online ON A TECH-FORUM rotfl)

 

[lxskllr]

Sounds like a great plan when you are hiking and backpacking or skiing and cycling. Just do it naked. I wonder why nobody's thought of this yet.

Maybe just don't be a little bitch. I've spent plenty of time in snow without a shirt on, and I've shoveled snow up to my thighs in a kilt. You put your clothes in a pack, and you put them back on when you're done. This shit isn't complicated, and I'm more qualified than 90% of the people on this site discussing exercise in hot weather, or any weather as far as that goes.

 

[MrSquished]

Maybe just don't be a little bitch. I've spent plenty of time in snow without a shirt on, and I've shoveled snow up to my thighs in a kilt. You put your clothes in a pack, and you put them back on when you're done. This shit isn't complicated, and I'm more qualified than 90% of the people on this site discussing exercise in hot weather, or any weather as far as that goes.

lol

I DO SHIT IN WINTER WITHOUT SHIRT ON I AM MANLY. DUMB HIKERS AND CLIMBERS AND SKIIERS WEAR CLOTHES LIKE WUSSES.

holy fuck you are a total buffoon. When you can't run into a house to get warm, or carry a wardrobe with you, it's a really fucking dumb idea. But doesn't sound like you think much.

the new idiots of America - EITHER GO NAKED OR GO COTTON, NOTHING ELSE IS MANLY ENOUGH!

 

[snoopy7548]

Well, I'm convinced. I'm retiring my cotton hat and buying a Headsweats hat.

 

[MrSquished]

I did a month-long Outward Bound in a desert environment (Arizona) .... this is complete and utter nonsense based on first-hand experience. (except for the wool-sock part that is.... cotton is the absolute worst for everything "sweaty" where you can't quickly dry off)

Same rules applied in the Colorado mountaineering program I did.

Cotton clothing (particularly undergarments) were forbidden by the program staff because wearing them was dangerous.




LOL.... cotton sucks for extended exercise compared to poly in ALL circumstances and temp/humidity conditions.

In fact humidity except in a VERY general sense has nothing to do with it except that sweating works more efficiently when the air is dry.... FACT is that the most useful time for "poly" layers is doing "sweaty" stuff when it's very cold. (and often also very dry)

Cotton kills.




*(as for the funny-dressing part however you may well be correct!)

Cotton underwear has not existed in my home for a couple decades. That's just nasty.

 

[lxskllr]

lol

I DO SHIT IN WINTER WITHOUT SHIRT ON I AM MANLY. DUMB HIKERS AND CLIMBERS AND SKIIERS WEAR CLOTHES LIKE WUSSES.

holy fuck you are a total buffoon.

You're fucking jackass. Do you know what I get paid to do? While you're sitting on your pretty little ass, I'm out getting shit done. 95° and as much humidity, I'm outside. 20° with a 30mph wind, I'm outside. I *play* harder than any day you've worked in your life :^D

 

[Captante]

Smell the testosterone! (lololol)

If you enjoy being cold and clammy in your cotton (or looking like a macho-tard with no shirt outside in winter) then who am I to stand in your way??

Personally I find watching folks argue in favor of stupidity entertaining!

 

[snoopy7548]

Cotton underwear has not existed in my home for a couple decades. That's just nasty.

Cotton underwear is all I have.

 

[MrSquished]

I'd like to think you are joking but I don't think you are. Thanks for being even more dumb than squirrel these days.

It's always good to mix up the dumbest motherfuckers on this board sometimes, can get stale after a while.

 

[Captante]

Cotton underwear has not existed in my home for a couple decades. That's just nasty.

Now you're just being pretentious.

Cotton is great when all you're trying for is comfort while sitting around. (although I personally prefer a blend to 100%)

 

[IronWing]

I'd like to think you are joking but I don't think you are. Thanks for being even more dumb than squirrel these days.

It's always good to mix up the dumbest motherfuckers on this board sometimes, can get stale after a while.

So now we know you keep your nuts wrapped in a plastic bag.

 

[Captante]

You're fucking jackass. Do you know what I get paid to do? While you're sitting on your pretty little ass, I'm out getting shit done. 95° and as much humidity, I'm outside. 20° with a 30mph wind, I'm outside. I *play* harder than any day you've worked in your life :^D

You realize your "buttons" are hanging in full public view, right?

 

[lxskllr]

You realize your "buttons" are hanging in full public view, right?

The only button is squished himself. He's a self righteous little wise and beautiful woman that basically contributes nothing to society. He's a P&N bitch that's always on his period. He makes noise, and does nothing else. Noise and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee.

 

[Captante]

The only button is squished himself. He's a self righteous little wise and beautiful woman that basically contributes nothing to society. He's a P&N bitch that's always on his period. He makes noise, and does nothing else. Noise and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee.

 

[MrSquished]

Awww. Look. A triggered shitty testosterone smoking Republican.

Well. I'll crack open a beer tonight for that triggering. Good day at work, beautiful weather, and a triggered scumbag. This blonde ale is for you buddy.

Cheers!

 

[Captante]

Awww. Look. A triggered shitty testosterone smoking Republican.

Well. I'll crack open a beer tonight for that triggering. Good day at work, beautiful weather, and a triggered scumbag. This blonde ale is for you buddy.

Cheers!

You two need to get a room!



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