The essentials of Outdoors Clothing Part 2. Balancing performance, practicality & style

05/18/24 • 44 min

In part two of our discussion on outdoor clothing, we explore the various materials used, including cotton, wool, synthetics, and even leather and fur.

While unconventional, leather clothing has its merits, providing comfort, bug protection, and a cozy aroma when exposed to campfire smoke.
In colder climates like the Arctic, traditional materials like caribou fur outperform modern synthetic gear in terms of warmth and lightweight design.
Down jackets offer excellent insulation...
Ultimately, outdoor clothing serves as the first line of defense against the elements, bugs, and other environmental challenges.

#clothing #outdoorclothing #hiking #camping #hellyhansen #traditional

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In part two of our discussion on outdoor clothing, we explore the various materials used, including cotton, wool, synthetics, and even leather and fur.

While unconventional, leather clothing has its merits, providing comfort, bug protection, and a cozy aroma when exposed to campfire smoke.
In colder climates like the Arctic, traditional materials like caribou fur outperform modern synthetic gear in terms of warmth and lightweight design.
Down jackets offer excellent insulation...
Ultimately, outdoor clothing serves as the first line of defense against the elements, bugs, and other environmental challenges.

#clothing #outdoorclothing #hiking #camping #hellyhansen #traditional

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Reverie Nature Podcast - The essentials of Outdoors Clothing Part 2. Balancing performance, practicality & style

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Clothing p 2
Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai.
Welcome back. Today we continue with part two of outdoor clothing.
So we've talked about cotton, we've talked about the wools in alpaca, we've talked about the synthetics in all its forms. Let's just briefly touch on, uh, on skins, on leather furs. You know, it seems ridiculous to wear leather in the outdoors, doesn't it? But what have, what's happened for, for eons, right? It's leather clothing and furs.
And I do have experience with th