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Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 07:04:15 No.205610 View View Reply Original Report

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What type of base layer will keep me dry?

I prefer dryness over warmth. I've tried wool, polyester, even nylon once I think, but I still got just as wet as if I'd worn cotton. I think I just dried off a bit faster.

Suggestions?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 07:36:51 No.205620 Report

Quoted By: >>205696

brotip: Your body is the source of moisture.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 08:58:29 No.205628 Report

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Polypropylene

Helly Hansen Lifa, or mesh.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 14:02:40 No.205694 Report

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Synthetics will dry faster, but also smell pretty fast.
Wool will dry the slowest, but it doesn't matter because it retains its warming properties even when wet.

More importantly, it's necessary to let the moisture further out. It doesn't help if you wear synthetic underwear, but a cotton hoodie over it and then a plastic rainjacket. That way moisture can't get out and you will stay wet.

And even with breathable and properly layered clothes you will get and stay wet if it's pouring madly for 12 hours and your physically exhausting yourself.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 14:19:56 No.205696 Report

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>>205620
This.

If you want to stay dry, don't engage in physically demanding activities.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 14:30:48 No.205699 Report

Quoted By: >>205701 >>205856

Why base layer?
Why no start on outer layer and keep all other layers dry?

I do not understand, enlighten me.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 14:33:07 No.205701 Report

Quoted By: >>205709

>>205699
I assume he means dry from sweat.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 14:57:36 No.205709 Report

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>>205701
Im having a retarded day.
People ask do my feet sweat while wearing waterproof socks, and the answers no.
Look up sealskinz socks, they might have some answers with the fabrics they use, they might even do base layers, they do hats gloves as i know of.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 18:57:46 No.205856 Report

Quoted By: >>205860 >>205883

>>205699
Sorry, I mean I'm sweaty and it sucks being sweaty the whole way up a mountain.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 19:06:54 No.205860 Report

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>>205856
I'm with ya now, but if you sewat into your base layer, wont it just seep into your second?

I have this problem with my back, ofcourse where my backpack is, i can sweat at 5 degree C in shorts and t-shirt.
But i cant not think of a single thing i can do about it.

I iz a fatass

I iz a fatass Thu 03 Oct 2013 19:25:45 No.205865 Report

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I've used the EMS Techwick shirts and they seem to work well and not stink.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 03 Oct 2013 20:19:02 No.205883 Report

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>>205856

I am sorry dude but this is just something you have to deal with, where do you live? Any time when it's not winter and the sun is gassing you will sweat. Learn how to deal with the sweat instead, I have an anorak with good ventilation and when I stop for breaks I put on an extra fleece.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Fri 04 Oct 2013 08:16:57 No.206148 Report

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Polypro or merino wool
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