Re: [Paddlewise] Pants for cold-water/cold weather portaging and lineing?

From: Elaine Harmon <eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu>
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 1999 02:52:56 -0500 (EST)
On Sat, 6 Nov 1999, RiDem wrote:

> Can anyone recommend a source and brand of medium weight wool pants?
...
> I need to find something that I can wade in knee to waist deep water while
> canoeing (lining shallow rocky river stretches) where I will be in & out of
> the boat constantly, in cold water, and cool air temps, and possibly windy
> weather. Last year I wore cotton blue jeans for this task! Never again!
> Fleece (poly) pants just get to heavy and movement restricting in the water.

Are you sure you want wool? I would recommend a 2-layer combo:
Light-weight closely woven nylon over synthetic "wicking" long underwear.
The bottom layer chosen in a thickness according to your desire for
warmth and the particular conditions. e

Elaine Harmon - eilidh_at_dc.seflin.org - eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu


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