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[pct-l] hiking long distance in pants instead of shorts
Hi, Christy -
You mentioned the RailRiders eco-mesh long sleeve shirt - I've hiked for
years in a runner's coolmax tank, but have so much sun damage on my forearms
that I think I may have to re-think my clothing choices. I overheat easily,
and am wondering how the eco-mesh feels on warm days, especially climbing
hills. (fwiw, I've heard that having a light layer of clothing on helps to
conserve body moisture, etc, but my experience and comfort level differ....)
Christine
Christine "Ceanothus" Kudija
"Never measure the height of a mountain, until you have reached the top.
Then you will see how low it was." Dag Hammarskjold
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From: "Christy Andrews" <stormygirlie@hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 12:26 PM
Subject: [pct-l] hiking long distance in pants instead of shorts
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Hi Jared,
I don't have experience hiking long distances in long pants, but I will be
gaining that experience on my thru-hike this year. I don't want to deal with
sunscreen, or sunburns, so long pants seem like a good idea. Check out
RailRiders clothing (www.railriders.com[1]). Somone on this list had
suggested
them previously. I bought an eco-mesh long sleeve shirt, which I've tested
and
it was great, so I plan to use it during the Mojave section. There is a mesh
panel running the length of the underside of the arm all the way down the
side
of the torso area. Very ventilated! Plus extremely lightweight, comfortable,
and pretty good lookin, too. They also make eco-mesh pants (not
convertible),
and I think I'm getting those, as well. Side note: while the products from
this company seem good, I received very poor customer service. Hopefully, it
would be better for you....
-Christy
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