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Quick dry clothing
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12/10/15 03:17 PM
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jimmytimmy87
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I am going on a devil's river trip in march. I plan to fall in at least once. I want to dry quickly, but not break the bank with a bunch of yuppie future clothes. Currently, these are all I have. Any recommendations?
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings. - Kurt Cobain
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/10/15 04:05 PM
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weklfrog
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Look into getting some quick dry convertible pants where you can easily zip off the lower leg to convert to shorts. I like the ones with the built in mesh underwear.
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/10/15 07:29 PM
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MtnDew
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I have had good luck with all the "Magellan" branded gear at Academy. I have some Columbia stuff I got on clearance and can't tell any real difference between it and the Magellan. I have had a few more buttons fall off the Magellan, but I feel it dries and wicks about the same.
Otherwise, check out the columbia outlet stores.
I wouldn't wear or even take anything that is cotton.
-rob
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/10/15 11:52 PM
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YAKnIT
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Colombia fishing pants have worked for me and they have zip off legs. They are nylon and dry fairly quick.
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/11/15 04:01 AM
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PowerLizard
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1) Check out Academy's BCG polyester underwear, tights, tops, shorts and pants. 2) Since you have time, check eBay for used name brand polyester shirts and pants. I like Simms & Under Armour. Only buy Columbia brand stuff if they provide exact measurements of the item as they make a lot of stuff that just doesn't match the tag size. 3) Read every label and don't wear anything with cotton on the river. Cotton jeans and a cotton shirt is fine in a dry bag to be worn in the evening around a camp fire.
Cotton is the worst thing to wear on the water. Polyester is the worst thing to wear next to a fire.
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/11/15 10:48 PM
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jimmytimmy87
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That's great info. Liquid poly on skin seems painful
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings. - Kurt Cobain
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/11/15 11:05 PM
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J Barlow
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I have both the Magellen and Columbia QD zip off pants. I bought a pair of each at Academy. After trying them both our I decided I liked the Columbia more but they were more expensive. I got tired of driving from Academy to Academy trying to find a particular size so I ended up buying more from Amazon.com. Amazon had more sizes so I could find a better fit, they had more in stock and they were a better price.
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/12/15 06:23 PM
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Jim Ford
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YMMV, but I have found that on a few pairs of my Magellan pants the built-in mesh underwear can chafe uncomfortably. I cut it out and wear the polyester boxer briefs under them. Much more comfortable.
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/13/15 06:49 PM
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jimmytimmy87
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What about closed toe shoes? I have Chacos, but everything says to wear closed toe shoes. I want to have all of my skin on my feet when I leave. I am afraid to wear old athletic shoes, bc my feet will stay wet in those. Any suggestions?
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings. - Kurt Cobain
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/13/15 07:27 PM
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Flippin-Out
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Would it work to look into buying "water shoes"? Many of those are have a closed toe area but lots of mesh panels to drain water and allow drying. Those products don't retain water like an old sneaker would, but the good ones still have a decent support sole.
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Re: Quick dry clothing
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12/14/15 01:34 AM
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CADD
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