Rather than artwork, any written materials (trail maps, survival guides, etc) should be inscribed onto one’s body to avoid bring them on paper or in devices.
Do you have to cover up in the sun? Or is sunscreen enough to protect your tattoos? I assume tattoos offer no actual sun protection. Wouldn’t that be kind of cool, if the ink they used could actually serve also as sunscreen?
AK Granola. I use sunscreen. Plenty of it.. preserves the colors. I mean, if I’m just out and about in a tank top then no. But if I’m out on the boat or at the beach, lake or pool.. intentionally in the sun for extended period of time.. sunscreen it is.
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