Heat

**michaelbeeman** · 8th June 08, 09:23 AM

Now that's warm!

**sharpdressedscot** · 8th June 08, 10:27 AM

Uh, T-shirts,lose the belt, no hose, and bring water!

But if there's no belt, what about the sporran?

**H.M. Murdock** · 8th June 08, 10:43 AM

Sporran chain?

**acstoon** · 8th June 08, 10:47 AM

For me, it's the humidity... I can take the heat, but the heat & humidity combo is nasty.
I keep a rag to wipe my face, periodically, and hydrate frequently.
Sandals, instead of hose/shoes... baby or antimonkeybutt powder before dressing.

**Macman** · 8th June 08, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by acstoon

antimonkeybutt powder before dressing.

Interesting product. Somehow I just can't get myself to click on their photo gallery!

**acstoon** · 8th June 08, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Macman

Interesting product. Somehow I just can't get myself to click on their photo gallery!

Well known in the biker community... and it does help.

(and the photos are of a van

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**H.M. Murdock** · 8th June 08, 11:36 AM

I've heard really good things about the stuff from several marines I know, as well as a few bikers.
I'm still going to stick by the idea of wicking moisture away- that's really the only way to help yourself in humid heat. Trust me, I've tried a lot of stuff. I've worked construction, plumbing, wiring and all sorts of things in Louisiana summers, and sweat doesn't work. Getting rid of that sweat and taking extra care to stay hydrated does, though. It only becomes a problem when you are doing highly athletic things, like sparring in 98F+ weather, and then it just means you have to be more careful about staying hydrated. Bump up from water to a sports drink and be sure to get plenty of potassium so your body can process the sodium you're taking in.

**sharpdressedscot** · 8th June 08, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by H.M. Murdock

Sporran chain?

...oh, yeah totally forgot about that.

**Roan Carter** · 8th June 08, 05:08 PM

Untuck your shirt. It helps ventilate you.
Wear sandals. You lose a lot of heat from your feet.

**Semiomniscient** · 8th June 08, 05:44 PM

As a dancer I'll sweat gallons even indoors. I find that wool hose make a BIG difference in whether you're hot or just warm. I like cotton hose for just casual wear, but they'd pass for semi-formal. You can always do soccer socks as well and that will help. Also, don't wear a wool bonnet... that just keeps the heat in! My Balmoral is black which makes it even worse in the sun.