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Shug
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Oct 26, 2017
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100 percent cotton? Not exactly the best material for hiking and other adventures. And the green armpits are hilarious. Ugh.
Oct 26, 2017
GeeTeeH
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Oct 26, 2017
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ShugYeah, exactly "which community" helped design this?  It might be OK for the beach...
Oct 26, 2017
Brett919
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Oct 26, 2017
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ShugPersonally, I don't disagree, but oddly enough, there are 2-3 highly accomplished long-distance hikers that I follow who prefer cotton. At least one is a minimalist who gets his shirts from the thrift store. And these guys generally hike in areas of lower humidity than I experience here in the East. Natural fibers like cotton and wool stink less after long spells without washing too.
Oct 26, 2017
Shug
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Oct 26, 2017
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Brett919Sounds like Neemor and John Z! I know John Z wears cotton, which is okay for desert and low humidity hikes. But, yes, here in the East, I can't imagine wearing a long sleeve cotton shirt for long hikes or backpacking.
Oct 26, 2017
Brett919
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Oct 26, 2017
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ShugNailed it! Yes, and I think a couple of John Z's buddies.
Oct 26, 2017
DannyMilks
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Oct 27, 2017
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ShugI would think this is made more for super low-exertion activities like fishing or travel (though I'd typically go for merino over cotton there). I agree that making the armpit fabric green was a questionable choice.
Oct 27, 2017
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