Re: [pct-l] Skin reaction on ankles

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In a message dated 5/3/99 12:21:27 PM PST, goforth@cio.net writes:

<< The "Cotton Kills!" people maybe should also re-examine their overly broad 
generality.... cotton also cools and can save lives in desert situations, 
where wicking attire may not only be inappropriate, but contribute to heat 
prostration. >>

I'm a firm believer in the "Cotton Kills" song, being a snow camper.  
However, you are absolutely right!  We should change the lyrics to, "Kotton 
Kills in the Kold".  It was the Egyptians, or maybe their forebears, who 
discovered that loose-fitting cotton was the answer for desert backpacking.  
(But put Coolmax on your list.  It dries faster after you rinse it out in the 
creek.) 

Your post will no doubt help others whose "sunburn" wasn't cured by heavy 
doses of SPF40.  Glad it worked for you.    
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