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Trailbender
05-03-2009, 18:21
I will be hiking for 3 months starting in May, and am wondering how sunny it will be. I will start at Springer. I wear pants and long sleeve shirts as I generally burn easily, but was thinking of hiking in panties instead of pants to save some pack weight. Also, would I need sunscreen and sunglasses?
Chaco Taco
05-03-2009, 18:22
I will be hiking for 3 months starting in May, and am wondering how sunny it will be. I will start at Springer. I wear pants and long sleeve shirts as I generally burn easily, but was thinking of hiking in panties instead of pants to save some pack weight. Also, would I need sunscreen and sunglasses?
Hiking in panties????:eek:
bloodmountainman
05-03-2009, 18:29
You will experience some intense sunlight. Long pants and light long sleeves. Don't do the pantie thing.:eek:
Nearly Normal
05-03-2009, 18:32
After viewing your gallery I vote no on the panties.
Chaco Taco
05-03-2009, 18:32
Seriously though, you are actually thinking about panties???
Trailbender
05-03-2009, 18:45
You will experience some intense sunlight. Long pants and light long sleeves. Don't do the pantie thing.:eek:
I was kidding, I consider clothing to be protective in nature, and would not venture out without full gear. Bugs, thorns, ect.
Trailbender
05-03-2009, 18:46
Hiking in panties????:eek:
Have you never seen anyone do this? It sounds like a decent idea for saving weight, long as you don't have to crawl through thick brush.
Chaco Taco
05-03-2009, 18:47
Have you never seen anyone do this? It sounds like a decent idea for saving weight, long as you don't have to crawl through thick brush.
Seen naked hikers:eek:
Chaco Taco
05-03-2009, 18:49
I was kidding, I consider clothing to be protective in nature, and would not venture out without full gear. Bugs, thorns, ect.
Well when you start a thread asking a legit question... best to throw in the joke later down the line to have the full effect:o
Tennessee Viking
05-03-2009, 18:52
Thats what happens when you live in Murfreesboro too long....being another MTSU graduate.
But I think he means jogging or biking shorts.
Starting in May, the South will start getting quite humid. The Balds you will be in direct sunlight for a couple miles. And in some areas the tree cover will be sparse. The man thing is wear a strong sunscreen and something light & wicking.
Trailbender
05-03-2009, 18:55
Thats what happens when you live in Murfreesboro too long....being another MTSU graduate.
But I think he means jogging or biking shorts.
Starting in May, the South will start getting quite humid. The Balds you will be in direct sunlight for a couple miles. And in some areas the tree cover will be sparse. The man thing is wear a strong sunscreen and something light & wicking.
I probably wouldn't need sunscreen, I have a small bottle just in case, but with a long sleeve shirt, pants, boonie hat, and long hair, as well as the fact that I grow a thick beard quick, not much of me should be exposed to the sun.
Phoenixdadeadhead
05-03-2009, 19:11
I like to take GOREADY it is spf 30 and bug repellent all in one small spray bottle, I also take shades even though for the most part they are unneeded.
Btw I don't think the Panties would be a good idea, they would tear to easy when you sit on the rocks lol
Chaco Taco
05-03-2009, 21:16
Thats what happens when you live in Murfreesboro too long....being another MTSU graduate.
But I think he means jogging or biking shorts.
Starting in May, the South will start getting quite humid. The Balds you will be in direct sunlight for a couple miles. And in some areas the tree cover will be sparse. The man thing is wear a strong sunscreen and something light & wicking.
Check out campmor. They have these awesome NF running type shorts with pockets. They are really light and really comfortable. I highly reccomend them for summer hiking in these parts.
Best trail for a dude hiking in panties is at Piedmont Park in midtown Atlanta not the AT.
Trailname: Thong of Spring.
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