> > Also, I found out that the new high-tech performance wear is by far the best > > to wear when camping. My shirts do not absorb water like cotton, they wash > > out easily and dry quickly. Same for socks, shorts and pants. I can > > basically camp with two sets of clothes. I wash one set and dry it in the > > day while wearing the other.
> What fabric is that? Ok, hold on (looking for shorts)... my shorts are by Nike, and the material is called DRI-FIT. Some of my shirts are also by Nike and the material is called Dri-Fit as well. I have several other brands of shorts and shirts, all of them from moisture-wicking material. It's basically a special weave of synthetic fibers which transport water away from your skin and allow air to get to your skin. The benefits are not only quick-drying, but they also keep you cooler on hot days. You can go to Sports-Authority or any of the outdoor-oriented stores and ask for "performance apparel" or "moisture-wicking" clothes. I think Wally-World is also starting to carry a cheeper variation of the same. Chris S. '85 Westy www.knology.net/~vw/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers |
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