Re: [Paddlewise] PFD's & Hot WX

Allison Corning wrote:

> 
> I think it is a different situation. The idea behind not wearing cotton on
> the trail is to keep yourself warm and dry- since cotton stays wet longer
> and doesn't wick moisture away from your skin it can contribute
> significantly to hypothermia-so you won't catch me hiking w/out my
> bergelene. In this instance cotton was suggested as a way to stay wet and
> cool-something cotton does well...

Out here in this part of the country, the humity is USUALLY very low(not 
this summer) and cotton is standard fare for paddling and hiking.
As Ralph said, bring along non-cotton stuff for the wind and showers. The 
name of the game is to wear what is right and change when the need 
arises.

James

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