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Rigondeaux
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August 29th, 2018 at 2:03:22 PM permalink
As we all know, hot weather sucks unless you are a lizardman.

The question is, past a certain point, does it matter what you wear?

My theory is that, when the temperature exceeds your body temperature that your clothes no longer keep you warmer. Also, breezes no longer cool you. If anything, warm clothing might insulate you from the heat.

If it is 115 outside what effect, if any, does your clothing have on your comfort vis a vis the heat?
AZDuffman
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August 29th, 2018 at 2:47:58 PM permalink
Quote: Rigondeaux

As we all know, hot weather sucks unless you are a lizardman.

The question is, past a certain point, does it matter what you wear?

My theory is that, when the temperature exceeds your body temperature that your clothes no longer keep you warmer. Also, breezes no longer cool you. If anything, warm clothing might insulate you from the heat.

If it is 115 outside what effect, if any, does your clothing have on your comfort vis a vis the heat?



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August 29th, 2018 at 2:50:01 PM permalink
Biker leather jacket, skull rings. Also a shirt of a wild howling at the moon
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August 29th, 2018 at 3:10:49 PM permalink
Long white robe and headdress.
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unJon
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August 29th, 2018 at 3:15:31 PM permalink
Hard to stay hydrated on that kind of heat. Wear clothes that will keep your perspiration in. Avoid craps tables at all costs.
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ChesterDog
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August 29th, 2018 at 3:21:08 PM permalink
Quote: rxwine

Long white robe and headdress.



Long black robe and headdress is okay, too. See https://www.nature.com/articles/283373a0.
rxwine
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August 29th, 2018 at 3:34:28 PM permalink
Quote: unJon

H Wear clothes that will keep your perspiration in.




Heh, one of those plastic warm- up suits. (haven' a heat stroke just thinking about trying that)
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beachbumbabs
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August 29th, 2018 at 9:02:25 PM permalink
Quote: Rigondeaux

As we all know, hot weather sucks unless you are a lizardman.

The question is, past a certain point, does it matter what you wear?

My theory is that, when the temperature exceeds your body temperature that your clothes no longer keep you warmer. Also, breezes no longer cool you. If anything, warm clothing might insulate you from the heat.

If it is 115 outside what effect, if any, does your clothing have on your comfort vis a vis the heat?



They do make clothing that wicks perspiration away from your body. That has to be better than being drenched and wet clothes clinging to you. Maybe that, plus sun protection, are the only value to clothing in this kind of heat.

I don't really understand how desert dwellers can tolerate their robes and headgear in the heat they get. Do you?
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billryan
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August 29th, 2018 at 9:16:38 PM permalink
The idea is by not exposing much skin to the sun, it keeps the core cooler.
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August 29th, 2018 at 9:25:24 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

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I don't really understand how desert dwellers can tolerate their robes and headgear in the heat they get. Do you?



The secret is what is worn (or not) under the robe. There’s a reason it’s known as “where the sun don’t shine”.
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FleaStiff
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August 30th, 2018 at 1:23:50 AM permalink
For obvious reasons, someone named 'fleastiff' is not really qualified to make statements about sartorial elegance or large bets.

Think however of PokerGrinder's very instructional photos: Nighttime activities, hats, etc.

Arabs in the desert wear long flowing robes so as to trap air that then becomes an insulator rather than constantly lose perspiration. Also spicy foods in the desert or in Asia generally stimulate perspiration.

Soldiers in the desert have special under garments to avoid loss of fluid.

Zebras have alternating black and white stripes for natural air conditioning, so dark colors or alternating bands should help us too.

More important than clothing is filling the kiddie pool so the dog can take a cooling romp and filling the hands of guests with tall frosted glasses of Ponce de Leon's magic rejuvenation elixir.
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