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Leaving aside the opinion that "traditional fabrics" work better, most polyester fleece is made of recycled PETE beverage containers.
Fuori, I find I prefer a coat that stops at the waist with a good draw string to hold the heat in, especially while being active. Think snowshoeing or woodcutting. Now I will admit it may have been a flaw in the design of the longer parka I wore, but I found as I walked, bent and twisted, my quads would pump the bottom of the coat up and down, pumping cold air in while it did. I have no doubt in the ability of parkas. They have been used by arctic explorers long before I ever walked this earth. I find a waist length jacket works beter in my system thougg.
Chignecto Woodsman,
I would guess you are from Chignecto area based upon your name. Your environment is much closer to the sea and much more humid. I would expect that is one reason why wool performs so well for you eh? Insulates very well even when damp. Not to degrade your choices at all. I am experimenting with natural soutions myself. I live up in the Yukon and it is quite dry here. I find a fleece an idea top layer for its breathability and quick dry time. I think for myself an idea combination is fleece on my torso and wool on the legs. Fleece wicks and evaporates sweat very well keeping me dryer longer. Wool on the legs is nice for its abrasion resistance and natural ability to shed water, say from the morning dew on scrub brush. Still experimenting but I think my current setup will perform very nicely.
Fuori, I find I prefer a coat that stops at the waist with a good draw string to hold the heat in, especially while being active. Think snowshoeing or woodcutting. Now I will admit it may have been a flaw in the design of the longer parka I wore, but I found as I walked, bent and twisted, my quads would pump the bottom of the coat up and down, pumping cold air in while it did. I have no doubt in the ability of parkas. They have been used by arctic explorers long before I ever walked this earth. I find a waist length jacket works beter in my system thougg.
certainly.Anyone interested in a review of the Kochanski Clothing and Sleeping Bags DVD?