Silk or synthetic

“For undergarments, which is drier and warmer, silk or synthetics?”

“I use the patagonia mid-weight capilene as a base layer. This stuff works great. It's pretty thin. I hiked out 10 miles in about 30 degree weather in the snow/sleet/rain and I just wore the shirt out and it kept me warm. You could see the moisture come to the top of the fabric and stand on top. It wicks very well.

They make some nylon stuff that is as thin as pantyhose for a base layer. It just looked to thin for me. That's why I recommend the mid-weight..Oh and the fleece-weight is too much unless you are going to be in sub-zero conditions.”

“As a female, I can't tell because the sports bras don't wick enough perspiration away. I might as well pour a bucket of water down the front and be done with it.”

“PLEASE...pour that water!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“Also, I was dry as a bone when i got back to the car.”

“Silk gets saggy and tends to fall apart in the wash at the end of a season. The new synthetics don't stink if you keep them clean with regular washing.”

“Danka. You saved me some bbucks bbinkley and gremlin!

(ssorry bbinkley, but I just can't sstop mmyself)(Llord kknows I ttried to rrefrain)”

“no problem...rei had their's on sale a couple of weeks ago..might check them.”

“Its all about synthetics for me. The silkies that I have tried on in the past have always been to confining and lack the support need. And I just hate having to shop the granny section in order to find to right size.”

“I tried silk but don't like the feel of it and thought it was cold against my skin.
I like synthetics or wool.”

“I use a silk bottom sheet then a silk top sheet then a blanket no special kind then a down quilt this combination always keeps me warm and I can remove or add layers accordingly. I hope this helps.”

“Snedrag - shouldn't you use all lower-case?”

“knaht uoy nivram. taht saw yrev etaredisnoc fo uoy. uoy era a doog llort. i etaicerpa ti. ekat erac.

teeboeg”

“clever”

“Since you were addressing nivram, geo, shouldn't you have reversed the reversal and said "marvin" in your post?”

“Not that I would begin to second guess a pulitzer candidate such as yourself.”

“Um...so if we are backwards in the mirror, how come we are not also upside down?”

“we are.”

“The mirror has two faces.”

“So do I!!”

“oh, Eat It.

i don't know what you people have against me doing any work today...really!”

“I've been using Capilene for about 10 years and love it. Wouldn't use any other synth. That said, I picked up a pair of silk cheapies from STP about 2 years ago and I like them. They are sooo lightweight and dry in a flash (great for washing if your're gonna be out a while and on the go all the time). So, my general principle is bring 'em along b/c the weight is negligible and at a minimum, I can sleep in them. They layer nicely also.”

“I don't think the silk wicks as well as synth. Silk is more work to clean because you can't throw them in the dryer. They shrink like you wouldn't believe. My wife threw my last set in the dryer and they came out sized for a skinny 8-year-old.”

“I think they sold me on capilene. Now I have to find a place that offers what I want in capilene. Sounds like it oughta be some kind of pasta, doesn't it?

Capellini?”

“Go for the mid-weight.”

“Yeah, that's what bbinkley said. I want a turtleneck and the pants in black.”

“I don't know if anyone else makes capilene or if its only a Patagonia thing, but I've been using the same set (Patagonia)pretty extensively for nearly a decade and it's still going strong (except for where I caught a crampon on the calf of a pair). Shell out the extra bucks and get Patagonia. It's worth it.”

“REI has the Patagonia mid-weight capilene tops and bottoms for $81 total. When my stupid employer gets my back paycheck to me, that will take care of part of it.

Thanks for the help bbinkley rosey, twig, violin, briar, gremlin, nivram, and trolls.

Looks like a warm dry winter with which to rehab. Less than a week to go, knock on wood.”

“Geobeet, darlin', they might have the Capilene tops and bottoms at the EMS 20% sale, so if you get a chance, check there first.”

“Great thought Lynd, ... er, ... Haunted. Thanks. Tell the man to stop playing with motors and give you a hug!”

“i got the rei synth top n bottom.Dont know if thats capilene or not.”

“silky slinky underthingies that serve no real purpose other than to titilate the emotions.”

“That's great stik, but ya need to change your drug of choice. I'm a guy!”

“He was just showing off for the lady ... I mean lizzy.”

“She may still be down at the court house.”

“While shopping for one thing! I simply wanted a silk sleeping bag liner, was perusing through Ebay, and look what else THIS company is selling! I wonder if anyone might be disappointed that they didn't get these for the FYAO trip.Unbelieveable”

“I think somebody mentioned these already. Didn't someone on TT admit to having a pair of those? The warmers, that is...”

“I guess I missed that whole thing. Sorry for the double info. :(”

“It's a pretty old thread, so don't feel bad, wolfeyes.

So, what did you bid on the pair on Ebay?”

“LOL, ... Wolfie, ya need to go listen to Andreas!”

“LMAO @ Bit! I didn't...infact, I got so excited to post that thing I forgot to even look at the other silk liner!

And Geo? I already am...have been most of the day! Gotta love that man! He is my Valentine! Yep! Vollenwieder Valentine!”

“I am waiting for the G-string...”

“Same place has 'em wolfie...”

“Damn! 50 bucks for that thing? Looks like I'll have to opt for the puppet instead. Thanks for the help, though. I think I can make my own g-string with what lays out in the streets here for a lot cheaper.”

“Hey, now that's a creative use of roadkill!”

“For a silk bag liner;http://www.jagbags.co.nz/products.htm”

“Dang Sarge, ya wear those things and Daffers will tear them off, then what?”

“I guess those are for hiking topless dancers?

I need to hit the crowded trails more!”

“Didn't someone getting ready for the FYAO trip mention taking a fur-lined jock strap?! Maybe it's the same thing! Can't wait to hear the report!! lol”