temperature in may and june

Marc Everaert

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EXPECT NORMALLY TO START +/- 20 MAY 2017

• Mar 26, 2017

• #1

Hello,

Tomorrow i am planning to buy new hiking pants. I am a fervent walker
but this time i need help. not want to sweat to much as a man. and to stop after 3days
'' if you know what i mean''
advice please

 

Bradypus

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Too many and too often!

• Mar 26, 2017

• #2

I know the problem all too well Much worse than blisters on the feet. For me the most important issue was my choice of underwear: I stopped using cotton because it captures sweat and then chafes badly. Two different approaches that work for me.
(A) Close fitting smooth synthetic fibres like Lycra. Very lightweight cycling shorts work well (without padding!)
(B) Wearing very loose baggy sports shorts with a sewn-in nylon mesh support which replaces underpants and allows a lot of ventilation around the problem area.

 

M

Mark Lee

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• Mar 26, 2017

• #3

Synthetic, breathable tech type hiking shorts, pants or convertible pants. Lot's of brands out there and if possible get the type with a gusseted crotch.
Same goes with the underwear. I prefer the type with a longer inseam/leg (about 9"). They don't ride up your leg while walking.
Avoid any shorts or pants made of cotton. They are heavier, don't breathe and dry slow after washing.
Also carry a small tube of vaseline. If you do get some chafing, that will help you heal up and avoid it in the future.

 

SMBHNL

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CF: 2016, 2017. CP: April 2018. CdN: Sept 2021

• Mar 27, 2017

• #4

It's humid where I live, so I put this on every time I hike: https://www.bodyglide.com/