[pct-l] Is Linen a non-starter?

[matt at mattmaxon.com (Matt Maxon)]

Doodad
Having hike here in SoCal for some 25 years now it is my opinon the fast
drying / wicking fabrics are best for hot weather.

http://www.invista.com/prd_supplex.shtml

I personally prefer Supplex but there are others
Trail90
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doodad PCT" <doodad.pct@hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2006 8:41 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Is Linen a non-starter?


> I found a light-colored long-sleeved linen shirt at a used clothing store.
> I thought I might use it in the southern California desert.  Does anybody
> know anything about linen?  The only thing I know is that it wrinkles
badly
> -- not a serious concern for me on the PCT.  How does it handle moisture?
> Is it extremely cold when wet, like cotton?  How well does it resist
> abrasion?  In short, is a linen shirt an early NOBO PCT keeper or should I
> give it an honored place in the closet at home?
> Thanks.
>
> Doodad: Amateur Radio N7RR
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