[pct-l] cotton or nylon

[m.karon@attbi.com (Marshall Karon)]

A light weight cotton shirt works fine. I used a cotton T-shirt in the
desert - until Kennedy Meadows. Then, I switched to polypro (which burns and
feels really hot with the sun).

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
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From: "Heidi Clark" <clarkh@ohsu.edu>
To: "<" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 12:09 PM
Subject: [pct-l] cotton or nylon


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> I'm trying to decide between lightweight cotton and nylon convertible
pants in southern california.  Here's my thinking so far:
>
> LIGHTWEIGHT COTTON:  More breathable, stays wetter which keeps me cooler,
more comfortable.  But, heavier.
>
> NYLON:  Lightweight, better sun protection.  But, gets sticky, plasticky
feeling after enough sunscreen, deet and sweat builds up on skin.  And
doesn't breathe well.  And not as durable as cotton.
>
> I'm leaning towards cotton.  But open to change if I hear good enough
arguments for nylon.
>
> So, any input, opinions, or personal preferences and why would be very
helpful.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Heidi
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