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buttonfront shirts: nylon vs polyester
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Sep 9, 2015 at 4:05 pm #2225787
Buttons: YUK. How very 20th century conformist. Cheers
Sep 9, 2015 at 4:26 pm #2225795Having spent lots of time in the Adk's, I know that well! It's mindboggling to see 100 or so mosquitoes dance around the sweaty back of my pack for several minutes after I set it down and hide under a net in a nearby lean-to. As for shirts, I've had the most success with cotton/polyester blend long-sleeve button down shirts (got a bunch from H&M years ago for a different purpose and they turned out to be perfect for backpacking) that have been home-treated with permethrin. They will bite through constantly, especially around the shoulders, if the shirt isn't treated.
Sep 9, 2015 at 4:28 pm #2225796Me? Old poly-cotton blend shirts (65/35). Thrift store or repurposed from my collection. Button up and down for ventilation. Less 20th century conformist and more like early 21st century practicality. The cotton helps it breathe; the mainly polyester blend makes it dry quickly. If the weather gets bad, I have a thermal top. I don't know or care how many miles I'ved used these types of shirts for…but they last a while and I've been using them for years.
Sep 9, 2015 at 4:55 pm #2225807Yup, Jacob, I hear ya. Those bloodsucking (bleeps). Have you tried tight woven nylon? If so curious if you got bites thru the material. I just get itchy all over when they get that thick. No joking, especially around the shoulder area but oddly enough when I check I have no signs of bites. I would have to say the shirts I'm using are pretty bite proof. Thinking of starting to treating our clothing as well, especially with the ever increasing tick infestations. jimmyb
Sep 9, 2015 at 5:11 pm #2225809"Buttons: YUK. How very 20th century conformist. Cheers" Too complicated for you? Buttons: Heck Yeah How silent and functional. Velcro, snaps and zippers BOO!
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