Popsicle Effect - For the Men Only

[SkeeterPee]

So back when I used to run a lot in the winter, like 20 miles wearing running tights, there was a very cold shrinking effect on the male anatomy dubbed popsicle effect by some runners. There were special undershorts with windstopper technology to stop the wind effect. A bread bag strategically placed could also help but not as comfortable.

So if you are back packing all day is this a problem for men, or is this not an issue since you are moving at a much slower rate and you need more clothing on to stay warm so your body maintains a more even temp across the entire body?

[atmilkman]

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[saltysack]

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[illabelle]

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[Kookork]

Now I have a good excuse not to run in cold weather.

But seriously I have never experienced this effect even in cold winters of Canada in a hiking speed.

[SkeeterPee]

Now I have a good excuse not to run in cold weather.

But seriously I have never experienced this effect even in cold winters of Canada in a hiking speed.

While the other answers were humorous, thank you for a serious response. Good to hear this is a non-issue for hiking.

[atmilkman]

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saltysack, I can't help but giggle at your forum name when I respond to this. I have to go with the MOOSE for obvious reasons! (LOL)

Only 45 days till Christmas!

Add me to your list illabelle!

[saltysack]

Haaa......Moose or mouse?


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[peakbagger]

Pete Hickey is a well know hiker in the ADKs that also is a year round bicycle commuter in Ottawa Canada. This link is pretty ancient but discusses the "third sock" as essential winter gear.

http://mudhead.uottawa.ca/~pete/winter.txt

His comment predates the web and appear to be clipped out of the use groups. I had a chance to talk to him about the 3rd sock effect at a hiking even several years ago and he confirmed that he had learned through experience.

Pete is a bit of an early internet personality

http://mudhead.uottawa.ca/~pete/beard.html

[Coffee]

For running, a bandana folded in half and inserted between underwear and running tights has worked pretty well but I rarely run in conditions under 20F. Never had any issues hiking, but again, usually don't hike under 20-25F.

[atmilkman]

Haaa......Moose or mouse?


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Might Mouse!

[Tipi Walter]

I generate so much heat when I'm backpacking that my Young Johnson comes close to exploding. This is due in part to the tremendous loads I am carrying . . . on my back that is Ha ha ha.

Beyond all this, I have written lengthy descriptions and advice to newbies on how to keep their all-important appendages intact while hiking significantly crappy trails cluttered with sawbriars and brambles and thickets and scrub pine deadfall blowdowns. I once started up the North Fork Citico trail with an 80 lb pack and ended on top sacless with a ken-doll crotch. Let me see if I can find the reference . . .

[pauly_j]

Some shrinkage can be attributed to your muscles requiring more blood. It's not all down to the cold.

I used to get some pretty good shrinkage when doing circuit training and I certainly wasn't cold then.

[saltysack]

Not sure why shrinkage matters in the middle of the woods! If I wear my banana hammock to the beach I simply place a large uncooked potato in the front!!


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[BirdBrain]

Seriously? Is this thread for real? Is this a retaliation for all the women's issues threads? Of all the extremities on me that have been very cold while playing in the snow in Maine, I can honestly say that one has never been a concern. And as to shrinkage while clothes are on... Peter, Peter, Peter... talk to me Peter.


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[Tipi Walter]

Not sure why shrinkage matters in the middle of the woods!


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But some backpackers demand to hike bottomless. So shrinkage DOES matter.

[saltysack]

But some backpackers demand to hike bottomless. So shrinkage DOES matter.

The day I walk up on a GUY hiking naked it's time to change hobbies!


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[BirdBrain]

The day I walk up on a GUY hiking naked it's time to change hobbies!


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I am with you on that one. However, I would suggest that you stay off the trails on June 21.

[SkeeterPee]

Birdbrain, it is real for runners and I think cyclists. I was not sure if was a concern for hikers.

[saltysack]

I'm glad I don't hike during the summer...nothing like ticks and chiggers on your junk...ill pass


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