Outdoor Clothing Layers

Discussions focus on layering strategies and materials like merino wool for outdoor activities, emphasizing breathability, moisture wicking, and managing sweat accumulation versus external wetness in various weather conditions.

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soperj β€’ Apr 15, 2020 β€’ View on HN

I wear a layer for absorbing sweat, and don't wash my raingear.

ericd β€’ Jan 12, 2022 β€’ View on HN

Buy merino wool clothing, it dries very quickly :-)

falserum β€’ Feb 23, 2024 β€’ View on HN

If it’s waterproof your legs will be wet anyway (sweat will accumulate)

senectus1 β€’ May 17, 2024 β€’ View on HN

in hot/sweaty weather, very much yes.

Thlom β€’ Feb 27, 2022 β€’ View on HN

Try wool instead of synthetics as inner layer.

Aperocky β€’ Aug 27, 2019 β€’ View on HN

You can wear more cloth if cold, you can't do anything if the air around you is significantly hotter/wet.

empanadada β€’ Feb 14, 2018 β€’ View on HN

Great idea!! I'd love to try one out, one question though, how's the breathe-ability of the garment? I find I have trouble with ones that don't let my skin sweat or breathe out just a tad.

meddlepal β€’ Feb 24, 2020 β€’ View on HN

How do the long sleeves help? Cushion?

tshaddox β€’ Feb 27, 2023 β€’ View on HN

It is presumably about breathability and moisture wicking.

prawn β€’ Sep 22, 2025 β€’ View on HN

Sometimes also wet weather gear.