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Lightweight walking gear for hot climates

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  • 09-04-2019 8:16pm
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    py2006
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    Hi y'all,

    I'm heading to warmer climates a couple times this year and intend to do some long walks. Mostly flat trails and nothing overly strenious in terms of hills and rough terrain.

    I've some Karrimor walking shoes which do me fine for 20-30km walks. However last year I made the mistake of only packing branded cotton T-shirts which proved a bit heavy after a few km in the heat.

    Have you any recommendations in terms of light weight and breathable tees and shorts? Or indeed better footwear?

    I've these shorts which are probably fine?

    Any recommendations and advice welcome

    Thanks


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    Mickeroo
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    You want light breathable stuff that won't hold water like cotton does.

    Something like merino wool or any of those synthetic running tops/t shirts.

    This is an expensive example but might give you an idea: https://www.baselayer.co.uk/Men-s-Icebreaker-Cool-Lite-Solace-Polo-IC-104594--Gunmetal-Grey-NEW-product-1012-290#Black

    I probably wouldn't get those shorts either, avoid cotton like the plague! Again an expensive example but might give you an idea: https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.ie/p/the-north-face-mens-meridian-convertible-pants-A1B22003.html?channable=e64065.MTY5MTQ&colour=121&gclid=CjwKCAjwhbHlBRAMEiwAoDA340gEQ70B4R2ZzypwoLcs9OuXo_LvmrVcWs_yqwVbHJt3m05ouivz5xoCPvgQAvD_BwE

    I alway found it handy to have a pair of pants you can just convert to shorts or vise versa whenever you need and the material is super light so will dry very quickly.


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    py2006
    Registered Users Posts: 9,847 ✭✭✭py2006


    Thanks for that.

    I had similar shorts to those I linked to last year without any issue but will defo look into what you recommend.

    Is the polo style top you suggest recommended for the heat? I would have thought it heavy around the neck? Although it would protect against the sun.

    Thanks again


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    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,158 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    No bother. Yeah maybe not a polo one, it was just the first light merino top I found. :o

    I'd probably go more for this style myself: https://eu.icebreaker.com/en/mens-underwear/anatomica-short-sleeve-crewe/103033.html?dwvar_103033_color=002

    If you had no issues with those shorts before then fire away I'd say.


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    py2006
    Registered Users Posts: 9,847 ✭✭✭py2006


    Mickeroo wrote: »
    I'd probably go more for this style myself: https://eu.icebreaker.com/en/mens-underwear/anatomica-short-sleeve-crewe/103033.html?dwvar_103033_color=002

    They look good, but not very flattering if you have a bit of a belly etc haha


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    Mickeroo
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    py2006 wrote: »
    They look good, but not very flattering if you have a bit of a belly etc haha

    Yeah, been a few years since I wore one of those in public myself :D


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    Alun
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    I have a few Icebreaker merino tops, but only wear them in cold conditions, I'd have thought they'd be quite warm in the summer. They do have one big advantage though that they can be worn for several days without getting smelly, which is a big plus on multi day trips. For summer use I'd probably recommend a synthetic base layer. If needed they can be quickly rinsed through and dried very quickly.


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    Mickeroo
    Administrators, Computer Games Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 32,158 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Mickeroo


    The "ultralight" icebreaker stuff is very very thin material, you'd barely know it's there.

    Synthetic base layers are perfect too though.


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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,425 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Mickeroo wrote: »
    The "ultralight" icebreaker stuff is very very thin material, you'd barely know it's there.

    Synthetic base layers are perfect too though.
    Yes, the ones I have are 200 weight, I see the ones you linked to are 150.


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    Canis Lupus
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    Just want to say merino wool is made of magic. Warm when cold, cool when warm. Handwashes easily, dries quickly. Bacteria and therefore smell resistant. I love the stuff except the price....

    Nowt wrong with synth baselayers either but merino is the bees knees.


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    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    Try SportPursuit
    They have a merino sale at moment
    Try getting a 150 merino tee shirt
    Isobaa range are 100% merino
    For hot weather dip the t shirt in a cold bucket of water and squeeze out
    Will keep you cool for hours


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    py2006
    Registered Users Posts: 9,847 ✭✭✭py2006


    I had a look at some of the Icebreaker tshirts in 53 degrees north. 70euros?!?!?


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    unkel
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    53 degrees north are always seriously overpriced. On Amazon they start from about GBP30


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    sheesh
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    craghopper walking pants seem good to me and can be gotten for a reasonable amount for tops look at walking shirts from alpkit I bought one and it is really thin material cheap enough in their sales

    and craghopper do nice shirts of breathable material. so yeah for cheap breathable stuff there are plenty of good stuff out there


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    Planet X
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    Helly Hansen Lifa tops/material is very good. Wear them all the time in the hills or walking.


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    CardinalJ
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    unkel wrote:
    53 degrees north are always seriously overpriced. On Amazon they start from about GBP30


    Agree with this, but they might do you a deal if you message them on twitter. They did a price match for me that took 200 off a pair of boots.


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