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    May 21, 2019 4 minutes
    Ed

    Cotton on

    The article on different textiles for summer clothing (It’s a material world, GRW Feb-Mar 2019) says that “pure cotton is almost never a suitable material for outdoor gear”. This is misleading and ignores the benefits of a cool cotton shirt. An old cotton shirt is one of the best pieces of gear for summer bushwalking. It’s got a collar, long sleeves for great sun protection and is a loose fit to keep cool. And a cotton shirt is unbeatable on a hot day for dipping it in a cool stream, wringing it out and then wearing it to cool off as the walk continues. Try it and you will love it.

    Felix Bowman-Derrick

    Food for thought

    I started cover an article on some ideas and recipes for preparing your own food for multi-day hikes please and include vegetarian options?. In return, I am more than happy to share my famous scroggin ingredients... it’s always a winner on the track!

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