Questions tagged [clothing]
Question about choosing proper clothes for outdoor activity and repairing/replacing them while being outside.
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When do you put on long underwear?
Where I live in Canada, winter can be pretty cold. Sometimes -35 C. I work outside for a living and among my work peers there's an age old debate about when is the best time to start wearing long ...
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How to understand the ski pants size option 'Tall'?
Some ski pants have the size option 'Tall', for example
S size would have inseam length varieties Short, Regular, Long
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S Tall size which also has inseam length Short, Regular, Long
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What clothing/fabric can mosquitos not bite through?
I've just had my first bites of 2022 (depressingly early!) and am reminded that mosquitoes seem able to bite through most of my regular clothes.
I can't wear giant overcoats and PVC trousers in warm ...
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Under what conditions are light coloured long sleeve shirt and long pants cooler than bare skin?
In the latest heat wave I'm well aware of the power of the sun. Step out of the shade, and it hits with sledgehammer force.
Arabs are portrayed in loose head to ankle white. Cowboys in the old west ...
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How can you get bear spray stains off clothing? [closed]
Have bear spray stains on clothing, is there a way to get it out ?
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How to prepare for a blizzard while trekking on a mountain pass?
This winter (not sure about the possibility) I'm planning a solo trek across a mountain pass.
It's 3000 m (9800 ft) high and I'm pretty used to high altitudes. I've heard that about 30 ft of snow ...
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Should I wash new child snow mittens before wearing?
I bought new mittens for my kid for the coming winter holiday. They should be waterproof or at least water-resistant.
Normally when i buy clothing, i wash it before wearing. The fabric may not have ...
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Waxing G-1000 trousers - melting options
I really need to wax my G-1000 trousers - but I do not own a clothes iron and only a flimsy travel hairdryer. The instructions for the trousers/wax say, I should use either to melt the wax after ...
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What is the difference between SPF and UPF, if any?
I read on https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sun_protective_clothing&oldid=930941768:
A relatively new rating designation for sun protective textiles and clothing is UPF (Ultraviolet ...
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Is it possible to apply DWR to heavy cotton fleece hooded sweatshirt for water resistance?
I have an American Giant sweatshirt that is fantastic. Superb quality and fit. Heavy 10oz cotton. What would be the best way to add water resistance to a garment/fabric normally water resistant? ...
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Male swimming attire that can be worn under clothing
(Use case: A hike to heated waters--hiking with only swimwear for lower attire is not an option.)
I find most swimwear is not exactly suitable for wearing under clothing, speedos would work but I'm ...
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How warm should a down jacket be in a layering system?
I'm building a layering system for cold Colorado winters where I will be going from strenuous hiking to standing still in below freezing weather to take photographs. In full my layering system would ...
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Clothing for cold weather hiking
I will go for two day hiking on a mountain (intermediate level). The weather will be chilling (3 °C to 5 °C, no snowing,but it may rain). I would like to know what kind of clothing would be better?
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What do I call this hat(?) with sun protection on the sides?
It looks like a typical hat but also has fabric hanging down around the sides/back of your head for sun protection.
I saw one on the trail that was labeled North Face but I can't find anything like ...
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Why does a manufacturer recommend normal detergent instead of wool detergent?
I have purchased some outdoor clothing made of 83% merino wool. The manufacturer states in their care instructions to "use regular detergents, not wool detergents". What is the reason for them ...
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Are liner mittens significantly warmer than liner gloves?
Under a windproof shell mitten, is an insulating liner mitten significantly warmer than an insulating liner glove made of the same material and thickness?
This is a different question from "Are ...
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What are quality differences between Fleece?
I'm currently preparing for 3 weeks of Trekking in March in Nepal (Lukla / Cho La Pass / Everest Base Camp...). One thing my guide told me to bring is a Fleece jacket.
I'm confused by the wide range ...
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How should I dress for sweat inducing activities in cold weather?
I never seem to find the perfect way to dress for sweat inducing activities in cold weather. By sweat inducing activities I mean mostly activities in the mountains, especially hiking uphill or ski ...
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I didn't apply enough DWR treatment to my jacket, can I just add more?
I went and applied grangers DWR treatment to my waterproof cycling jacket and put it in the dryer for a few minutes to set it. After my first couple rides, it appears there are a few small spots where ...
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Winter wear in New York
Recently I moved to NY and I am finding hard time to get accustomed with the weather. I have never experienced temperature below 15℃ back home! So, its quite a challenge. Expectedly, the winter wears ...
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How to keep socks from wicking rain off pants into boots
My wife and I have been very fortunate in our long distance hikes - we've never been rained on except for our last day on the way out. So, while we have rain jackets that we pack, we've never packed ...
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Titanic survival, ice cold water?
When the RMS Titanic sank, there were not enough life boats, many hundreds of people went into the cold water and many died from hypothermia.
The water temperature in the area where Titanic sank, ...
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How to measure combined clothing and sunscreen?
As I understand it, you can't combine multiple suncreens to combine their SPF values. This makes sense as they all work on the same concepts and your skin can't simply "hold more" because it's two ...
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How dangerous is swimming fully dressed in cotton/denim clothes?
There is a recent question What material is a good alternative to neoprene? one of the comments to an answer says:
whole suit filled up with water
I might be taking it out of context, but as I ...
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What material is a good alternative to neoprene?
What material – such as polyester, polypropylene or wool – or combination thereof, both works to keep you warm when wet and dries quickly, as an alternative to neoprene? I'm looking for ...
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From the perspective of someone engaging in an outdoor sport, is there any fur that confers an advantage over all synthetic materials?
In the largely indoor sport of oneupswomanship, real fur, especially mink, sable or chinchilla, offers a great advantage; no one wearing a synthetic fabric, however stylish the coat or jacket, is in ...
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Is it possible to partially change color of down jacket?
I own several down jackets but my favorite and warmest doesn't have the best colors. It's black which is great but shoulder area is orange. It's an LL Bean jacket.
Is it possible I can dye and ...
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Does cotton make you colder or hotter?
I realise this might be linked to this question, but hopefully is a little different.
In updating my 'outdoor work' wardrobe to 'hiking' activities, I'm now looking at base layers and am a bit ...
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Is a full waterproof coat more important than waterproof trousers for hiking?
I've spent most of my working life outdoors (forestry mostly), but have not done much hiking, which I now intend to do. When working outdoors, my clothing consisted of a wool shirt and waxed cotton ...
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Why don't climbers use electrically heated suits?
Why do climbers not use electrically heated suits to climb peaks like Mt. Everest? Or am I just mistaken and they already do it?
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What are the differences between alpaca wool and merino wool?
I'm curious what the differences are between alpaca wool and merino wool. Say for hiking in hot weather and cold weather, using socks and base layers.
I'm especially interested in the durability of ...
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What are the differences between black sheep merino wool and other merino wool?
I've noticed that some icebreaker clothing is labeled as "black sheep" merino wool and the same with other brands, so I am wondering if someone can explain or link to something that explains well what ...
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Using Lanolin for Merino Clothes
For our little baby's merino wool overtrousers-diapers we use Lanolin, which is absolutely recommendes by all producers of this kind of overtrousers. My question has two parts:
I have googled this ...
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How do I judge what fabrics used to make ear warmers mean, in terms of their function?
My husband recently lost a pair of ear warmers he got at North Face 15 years ago. North Face no longer sells them, so I'm looking for a high-quality replacement. I'm confused by the types of materials ...
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What is a "Vintage Ski Sweater" and how is it different from a normal sweater?
I'm confused as to what separates "Vintage Ski Sweaters" from other sweaters.
My initial thought was that is would be ski themed or that it would be designed to be light weight with good thermal ...
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Do I need down-specific washing liquid for my coat?
I bought some nikwax Down Wash to wash my sudden coat.
Out of interest I compared it to a bottle of Nikwax Tech Wash. They appear to contain identical ingredients :
contains among over ...
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What are Filson hats?
I saw the following -
Filson Hats: Navy USA-Made 60198 NA Merino Wool Cuff Water-Resistant Cap
The cap/hat is described as Filson hat. Is this a brand-name or the type of hat ? If it's not the hat/...
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Merino wool, brands and layers? [closed]
Newbie here.
Few days back I came to know about merino wool. This was from an article about travelling the world in just 20 lb or roughly 10 kg backpack. From the article -
My socks, shirts, and ...
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Do I need a hard shell to ski in sunny weather conditions?
I'm going skiing for the first time. From what I've read, most everyone uses hard shell jackets and pants for skiing. However, they usually mention something about skiing in bad weather, frigid cold ...
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What are anti-sweat technologies in winter jackets called?
Once I saw a winter jacket of my roommate with some lining under it. This lining absorbed almost all his sweat, besides logo on his shirt. I searched for it, but cannot find any.
How this linings ...
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How much UV protection does different color linen provides?
I am going to South East Asia for quite some time, and was looking for appropriate clothing. Quite a few websites recommend linen clothes, and almost all of them recommend UV protective gear due to ...
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Is it effective to use mosquito repellent under clothes?
When wearing long pants and shirt, is it useless to apply a mosquito repellent on the skin under the clothes, or is it effective even under clothes? (for India)
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Is linen a good or bad choice for underwear when (hitch)hiking in hot and/or tropical weather?
I've recently learned that linen underwear is great against fungal infections that can be contracted in hot sweaty conditions.
But elsewhere I had read that the best fabrics against sweaty or ...
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What makes a fisherman's hat so popular among outdoorsmen?
Lately I've recognized the huge amount of fisherman's hats on a 3D archery tournament. Also, I see them a lot while hiking.
I can't really figure out what makes them superior above a common hat
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What to wear to walk to showers: clothes or towel?
This will be my first tent camping trip in my life. And I don't know what to wear to the showers. I usually sleep naked in the summer so my preference is for just wrapping a towel around my waist and ...
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What should I look for in a head torch? [duplicate]
After my first wild camping experience, I found that my hand torch was really inefficient in the evening compared to other people's head torches - what are the features that make a good head torch?
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Why not use a cotton base layer?
I am a little confused by this answer about whether or not cotton "kills". Cotton is clearly a poor choice for an insulating layer in wet environments since its insulating properties are heavily ...
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Synthetic breathable fabrics vs natural fabrics for 'live-in' hiking clothing?
I'm putting together a kit list for hiking and the last time I went on a big hike I wore a breathable t-shirt, but I didn't find it that comfy and it also tended to start to smell quickly. Any tips on ...
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Oversized Merino undershirt?
I just bought a merino undershirt (first layer on the skin) made by icebreaker, and realized that it is somewhat oversized. I enjoy that it´s long enough to be tucked into the shorts, but it does not ...
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What's the best way to apply patches to partially waterproof softshell jackets?
In a bike accident, I managed to damage a softshell jacket. The damage consists of some smaller holes, and the manufacturer provided me with a patch kit that is basically a piece of the material that ...
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