Author Topic: Clothing Choices during WROL (Read 3423 times)

rah45 · « **on:** June 30, 2012, 07:55:07 PM »

This subject occurred to me today, shortly after I learned that Georgia hit 106 degrees. I was forced to wear shorts and flip-flops on a brief foray around town instead of my usual pants and water-proof boots. If I had to run or even walk a significant distance under pressure in hostile vegetation (not in the city, but you get my meaning), I would have been in trouble. However, had I worn those pants and boots, in a WROL situation I could very well become dehydrated if the temperature was anything like today. What are your thoughts regarding this problem? Possible solutions?

Kobalt · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2012, 08:08:45 PM »

A good tough T shirt. Maybe those pants that have removeable legs. And a some tennis shoes.

Treaded · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2012, 08:21:55 PM »

Loose fitting clothes - full sleeves and unbloused boots. if you get air circulating between that layer and your skin it'll help. A good sunhat (like a wide brim boonie with good vents) will help protect your neck. Keep the hair cut short but not too short - the sweat evaporation helps cool you. And drink water even if you're not thirsty. By the time you feel thirst you're in the initial stages of heat exhaustion. But don't just guzzle - too much water can lead to hyponatremia. Got a nalgene or water bottle? Cover it with a wool sock and keep that sock wet and in a breeze - the evap cooling will make the water just a little easier to drink.

RS762 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2012, 08:44:35 PM »

Can't get around in flip flops? seriously?
Dude i walk, hike, and run around barefoot outside constantly, toughen those feet up boy, that's why they are there.

I dunno, maybe that barefoot Arkansan stereotype is true.

mountainredneck2051 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2012, 08:52:41 PM »

i didnt really wear shoes in the summer until i was like 14 and i stepped on broken glass
kind killed he fun of it for me

RS762 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2012, 09:09:46 PM »

Quote from: mountainredneck2051 on June 30, 2012, 08:52:41 PM

i didnt really wear shoes in the summer until i was like 14 and i stepped on broken glass
kind killed he fun of it for me

Yeah, I have like 35 acres I roam around on (no broken glass here) but fuck i didn't think that through.

Treaded · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2012, 09:59:20 PM »

Quote from: mountainredneck2051 on June 30, 2012, 08:52:41 PM

i didnt really wear shoes in the summer until i was like 14 and i stepped on broken glass
kind killed he fun of it for me

I knew a kid back when I was a teen that did that all summer long. He got ringworm at 14 (can ya imagine trying to pick up chicks at 14 with ringworm?) and that was that.

mountainredneck2051 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 30, 2012, 10:43:50 PM »

my house backed up to national forest so i was running through there, i hit the one piece of glass in that section of the woods [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at

Treaded · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2012, 10:55:20 PM »

Quote from: mountainredneck2051 on June 30, 2012, 10:43:50 PM

my house backed up to national forest so i was running through there, i hit the one piece of glass in that section of the woods [img]http://www.arrse.co.uk/at

That's a damn shame - that people don't polcie after themselves on public lands. But it could have been worse. I read on another prepper forum about a couple that was hiking in a national forest up in the northwest and his wife sat on a used syringe. That was a real horror story because they had to hike out to get treatment.

special-k · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2012, 12:20:45 AM »

Quote from: RS762 on June 30, 2012, 09:09:46 PM

Quote from: mountainredneck2051 on June 30, 2012, 08:52:41 PM
i didnt really wear shoes in the summer until i was like 14 and i stepped on broken glass
kind killed he fun of it for me

Yeah, I have like 35 acres I roam around on (no broken glass here) but fuck i didn't think that through.

Teva sandals = The barefoot compromise

In the past I've worn them year round...even in the snow, with wool socks of course.

I've had to give up my sandal wearing now that I'm in the city...too many hypodermic needles laying around (no joke)...I nearly got stuck with one while wearing Crocs....It's real shoes for me until I can get out of this city for good.

NOLA556 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 01, 2012, 02:19:45 PM »

not trying to sound sarcastic here, but if it were full-on WROL, maybe intense heat (and the problem of clothing) would keep you close to home? in other words, don't go out wandering when conditions don't permit it (unless it's an emergency and you have no choice). of course, trouble could always come find you even at home, so this solution isn't 100%, but simply staying home would probably eliminate the majority of threat possibilities.

RS762 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2012, 02:37:24 PM »

Quote from: NOLA556 on July 01, 2012, 02:19:45 PM

not trying to sound sarcastic here, but if it were full-on WROL, maybe intense heat (and the problem of clothing) would keep you close to home? in other words, don't go out wandering when conditions don't permit it (unless it's an emergency and you have no choice). of course, trouble could always come find you even at home, so this solution isn't 100%, but simply staying home would probably eliminate the majority of threat possibilities.

bingo

mountainredneck2051 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 01, 2012, 03:59:39 PM »

Quote from: special-k on July 01, 2012, 12:20:45 AM

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rah45 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 01, 2012, 04:04:54 PM »

Quote from: RS762 on July 01, 2012, 02:37:24 PM

Quote from: NOLA556 on July 01, 2012, 02:19:45 PM
not trying to sound sarcastic here, but if it were full-on WROL, maybe intense heat (and the problem of clothing) would keep you close to home? in other words, don't go out wandering when conditions don't permit it (unless it's an emergency and you have no choice). of course, trouble could always come find you even at home, so this solution isn't 100%, but simply staying home would probably eliminate the majority of threat possibilities.

bingo

I agree, unless you're stuck in a situation (temporary or permanent) where you need to do extensive walking for essentials. What if it's a mile to the nearest water source? Lots of situations in which you'd be in danger of heat stroke if you wore pants and boots that hold heat inside much better, but you still have to get out and do some work during a hot portion of the day.

I understand what some of the rural guys here have said about being barefoot, but I've seen too much broken glass, nails, shredded aluminum cans, etc laying around in urban areas to trust wearing anything but boots here. Even wearing tennis shoes here, I have stepped on nails that have completely penetrated the sole of my shoe and slightly punctured my skin. If that nail gave you tetanus...you might be dead. In my travels to rural areas (usually friends' or relatives' domains), I have encountered numerous sections of old, rusty barbed wire lying on the ground, just waiting to stab some unsuspecting person's foot. I can only assume the wire was used to keep livestock penned at some point, but the owners don't ever take it down - nature does.

mountainredneck2051 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 01, 2012, 06:21:25 PM »

you should be watching what your stepping on already regardless of what your shoes are

special-k · « **Reply #15 on:** July 01, 2012, 11:02:34 PM »

@mountainredneck2051

Yeah yeah yeah. I'm aware of the yuppie liberal stigma attached to Crocs, that's what kept me from ever considering them for years. But last summer, when I was in the market for a new pair of sandals, I saw some brown Crocs with the back-strap on sale...so I tried on a pair. I was torn about buying because they were so comfortable.....but I eventually broke down and bought them. So glad I did. By far they're the most comfortable AND sturdy pair of loafing shoes I have ever owned. They've held up much better than any pair of higher priced Teva sandals I've had. Laugh if you must, but all I can say is DON'T KNOCK THEM UNTIL YOU TRY THEM!

EJR914 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 01, 2012, 11:14:25 PM »

Quote from: Treaded on June 30, 2012, 08:21:55 PM

Loose fitting clothes - full sleeves and unbloused boots. if you get air circulating between that layer and your skin it'll help. A good sunhat (like a wide brim boonie with good vents) will help protect your neck. Keep the hair cut short but not too short - the sweat evaporation helps cool you. And drink water even if you're not thirsty. By the time you feel thirst you're in the initial stages of heat exhaustion. But don't just guzzle - too much water can lead to hyponatremia. Got a nalgene or water bottle? Cover it with a wool sock and keep that sock wet and in a breeze - the evap cooling will make the water just a little easier to drink.

Excellent advice.

thatGuy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2012, 01:00:47 AM »

I really is good advise isn't it EJR? I really like the part about not pounding water and how you are already in trouble by the time you are thirsty.

mountainredneck2051 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 02, 2012, 01:36:54 AM »

Quote from: special-k on July 01, 2012, 11:02:34 PM

@mountainredneck2051

Yeah yeah yeah. I'm aware of the yuppie liberal stigma attached to Crocs,

its not that at all, i just think its about the dumbest shoes i ever seen

special-k · « **Reply #19 on:** July 02, 2012, 02:16:15 AM »

Quote from: mountainredneck2051 on July 02, 2012, 01:36:54 AM

Quote from: special-k on July 01, 2012, 11:02:34 PM
@mountainredneck2051

Yeah yeah yeah. I'm aware of the yuppie liberal stigma attached to Crocs,

its not that at all, i just think its about the dumbest shoes i ever seen

Really? Dumber than these? http://straightprep.com/forum/index.php?topic=2544.msg28008#msg28008

NOLA556 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 02, 2012, 03:06:04 AM »

Quote from: special-k on July 02, 2012, 02:16:15 AM

Quote from: mountainredneck2051 on July 02, 2012, 01:36:54 AM
Quote from: special-k on July 01, 2012, 11:02:34 PM
@mountainredneck2051

Yeah yeah yeah. I'm aware of the yuppie liberal stigma attached to Crocs,

its not that at all, i just think its about the dumbest shoes i ever seen

Really? Dumber than these? http://straightprep.com/forum/index.php?topic=2544.msg28008#msg28008

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

mountainredneck2051 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 02, 2012, 01:34:38 PM »

i stand corrected, there are dumber out there.........

EJR914 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 02, 2012, 02:21:27 PM »

Fugly!

thatGuy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2012, 03:41:32 PM »

Quote from: special-k on July 02, 2012, 02:16:15 AM

Really? Dumber than these? http://straightprep.com/forum/index.php?topic=2544.msg28008#msg28008

I was so nervous when I saw that in house link!

Kobalt · « **Reply #24 on:** July 02, 2012, 09:14:37 PM »

Hey fuck yall Those are the best shoes I have ever had!

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Author Topic: Clothing Choices during WROL (Read 3423 times)