Cool clothing... TN heat is killing me

**gonzo_lives** · 06-25-2015, 03:55 PM

Those mist/spray bottles with a fan help too

**Skistack** · 06-25-2015, 05:04 PM

Patagonia AC shirts.

I like natural fibers over most synthetics when its H & H. More breathable and don't stick to you as much.

Pools are nice to have too.

**bodywhomper** · 06-25-2015, 05:48 PM

i like the patagucci ac shirts a lot, but they seem fragile to me, all of mine end up tearing at the shoulders. the lightweight long sleeve synth shirts that are often marketed for fishing have been more durable for me. i have an old ex officio and newer columbia brand versions. i use the ex officio for heavy outdoor landscaping-type work. because they are synthetic, they seem to clean up better than cotton, too. a friend of mine used to swear by his older full button lightweight cotton desk-job shirts. he'd wear them everywhere in the heat and heavy exertion. a pretty funny sight on rides: a dude in riding shorts, dress shirt, and long ski socks (for poison oak) who is relentless hammering the pedals and bombing the descents.

**Bromontana** · 06-25-2015, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by guroo270

I'm very familiar with medicinal cannabis, but I don't think chugging induced white cherry slushees is a viable option.

That sounds really tasty, an infused slushee?

**booner** · 06-25-2015, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by KQ

Duluth does have a line of "cooling shirts" that get great reviews and they are on sale right now. I have not tried them but I'm probably going to wish I had some as we are looking at triple digits up to 112 for the next two weeks. Not looking forward to it but on the other hand it makes 90 seem perfectly doable. LOL!

You'd be much more comfortable with your shirt off

Sent from the other side

**dtown** · 06-25-2015, 07:19 PM

Howler Bros.

KQ · 06-25-2015, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by booner

You'd be much more comfortable with your shirt off

sweaty breastses suck

**~mikey b** · 06-25-2015, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by KQ

sweaty breastses suck

Don't you mean, suck sweaty breasteses?

KQ · 06-25-2015, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by telemike

Don't you mean, suck sweaty breasteses?

Yes, I misspelled that made-up word but I think you get the idea

**~mikey b** · 06-25-2015, 09:10 PM

There are pros and cons to sweaty breasteses. I guess it depends on context and perspective.

Nothing good to be said about sweaty balls.

**bodywhomper** · 06-25-2015, 11:05 PM

**guroo270** · 06-26-2015, 10:41 AM

Went out and bought an omni freeze t shirt. Not impressed. Duluth here I come.

jgb@etree · 06-26-2015, 10:45 AM

Wow - very surprised to hear that. I think you are, as they say.... fucked.

**::: :::** · 06-26-2015, 10:47 AM

http://www.froggtoggs.com/cooling/th...hilly-pad.html
or
http://www.ergodyne.com/products/pag...PCA=14&PRD=296

**guroo270** · 06-26-2015, 10:49 AM

Well, caveat, I'm on my motorcycle with a very ventilated jacket. Now I'm walking around and it wicks very well. I went outside with no jacket and the drenched shirt dried very quickly, but just a breeze to it is not enough to make it feel cool.

**Bobby Stainless** · 06-26-2015, 10:51 AM

Well at least its not too humid...

jgb@etree · 06-26-2015, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by guroo270

Well, caveat, I'm on my motorcycle with a very ventilated jacket. Now I'm walking around and it wicks very well. I went outside with no jacket and the drenched shirt dried very quickly, but just a breeze to it is not enough to make it feel cool.

You need a magical air conditioned cloak. I do too. Please let me know if you find one.

In the meantime, i think this is about the best you can do: Soak the shirt with cold water and let it evaporate away. That should work for at least 3 minutes?

**Bobby Stainless** · 06-26-2015, 11:19 AM

The best thing for TN is remote start and air cooled seats.

**guroo270** · 06-26-2015, 11:28 AM

And now that I'm out in the heat, it really doesn't feel cool, but it stays dry, yet still feels hot. That PFG stuff stands a chance. Haven't tried it yet, though.

This might be the ticket...
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...VDShoCBgTw_wcB

**fool** · 06-28-2015, 04:22 PM

The reviews don't seem to be as strong as they used to be, but I LOVE my Cap 1 Silkweight Boxers when it's warm out. Good wicking material and really light. Love them.

jgb@etree · 06-28-2015, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by guroo270

And now that I'm out in the heat, it really doesn't feel cool, but it stays dry, yet still feels hot. That PFG stuff stands a chance. Haven't tried it yet, though.

This might be the ticket...
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...VDShoCBgTw_wcB

Back in the day, I used to have something similar to this for riding when it's really hot:

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/j...ty-mesh-jacket

It allowed me to ride in as hot of weather as the bike could handle. The old CBR's would overheat in about 30 seconds if you got into stop & go city traffic with temps >90.

**guroo270** · 06-28-2015, 05:21 PM

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Check! Thanks, though.

**east or bust** · 06-28-2015, 06:12 PM

I feel your pain. I have over a mile walk once I'm off the train for work. Not bad in the morning (yet) but holy hell at 4pm my crotchal region feels like a convection oven.

I bought some REI wicking underwear which works well at the job site but are still no match for the walk at the end of the day. Definitely nothing fun about sweaty balls.

http://www.rei.com/product/862584/rei-boxers-mens

**guroo270** · 08-05-2015, 02:29 PM

For some follow up I picked up $100 ExOfficio PFG on STP for $30 and some Columbia Omni-Shade shirts, and these are definitely the cool, non-clinging winners. Basically the more papery they feel the better.

From what I've found, if the shirt has an spf rating you're good.