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Hi Alwyn , I don't have this issue as you cal it so I can’t help you there.Background
When walking I normally generate quite a bit of heat, especially around the mid-riff. With minimal clothing I still have three layers: underpants, shorts (or longyi or sarong) and the bottom of the short sleeved merino top. Add to this the belly-band of my pack.
As a consequence all three layers often get get sopping wet. Winter, Summer, Spring and Autumn. I don't have a sense of smell, but I can imagine the effect on others who do.
I've tried a nylon rain "kilt". That sort of worked, but got a bit clammy and it's semi-see through.
My questions
1) Do others have this issue?
2) How do you solve it?
Daily washing with soap?
Try some other type of underwear. Definately some lighter weight and vented and not cotton, maybe merino. Don't tuck in your shirt-if you are. Also, does this happen when your not wearing the pack belt?
I am not so sure. My approach is being sweaty while walking is okay, but I do like to shower at the end of the walk. I would be more worried if I stopped sweating when walking that there was something going wrong.Ok my just be sweaty was not very helpful
I wouldn't consider walking without my pack waist belt done up except with perhaps the very lightest of packs. That would put the whole weight of the pack on one's shoulders - hardly a good outcome.
I am now curious of your pack model?
My approach is being sweaty while walking is okay, but I do like to shower at the end of the walk.
That is a very good point. I am thinking winter not hot weather on this continent. You are absolutely correct for Spain spring forward. Heat injuries are very much to be aware of as we have discussed in the past. How is your summer? Is your wife getting the excitement for your walk? I am hoping to get my wife over there soon, I asked her the other day if she would be willing to start in Madrid. A resounding no. SJPDP.. Darn "the way"I am not so sure. My approach is being sweaty while walking is okay, but I do like to shower at the end of the walk. I would be more worried if I stopped sweating when walking that there was something going wrong.
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