Dressing for Outdoor Activities in Direct Sunlight

[NickyLouie]

The sun is brutal here during the high peak hours but being outdoors is something lots of us do.

So other than a wide brimmed cap what other dressing practices are used to thwart the UV rays?

I've tried long sleeve swimmers type shirts and they end up getting absolutely drenched in sweat leading to prickly heat rashes.

 

 

[Photoguy21]

Stay out of the direct sun and drink loads of water.

[NickyLouie]

22 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

Stay out of the direct sun and drink loads of water.

 

Not what I asked, if in direct sunlight what works best.

 You may carry on.

[phetphet]

Lightweight, light coloured, loose fitting, long sleeved shirts. Preferably linen or cotton. Those tight, stretchy things are too uncomfortable for me. Can easily find synthetic, loose fitting sports shirts. by Adidas and nike etc Long sleeve not so easy, but to be honest, I find all  that synthetic stuff too hot.

 

Same for shorts or trousers. light weight and loose fitting.

 

How those construction workers can work all day covered from head to toe, even wearing a balaclava, is beyond me.

 

Needs must I suppose.

 

 

 

Edited September 19, 2022 by phetphet

[Denim]

It used to be :

 

Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the Midday sun.

 

A ditty with which I concur.  However, if you must go out then lather up with a strong sunscreen and try to keep the skin protected with lightweight clothing. 

 

I ignored my own good advice until finally after having skin cancer dealt with on several occasions , I am now extremely careful about the sun. It can kill you if you live here but ignore sensible precautions.

 

[Photoguy21]

11 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

Not what I asked, if in direct sunlight what works best.

 You may carry on.

I just told you. If you can stay out of the direct sun. Walk on the side of the road which has shade. You have obviously not been to a really hot country which is why you ask a reasonable question.

[Olmate]

22 minutes ago, Denim said:

It used to be :

 

Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the Midday sun.

 

A ditty with which I concur.  However, if you must go out then lather up with a strong sunscreen and try to keep the skin protected with lightweight clothing. 

 

I ignored my own good advice until finally after having skin cancer dealt with on several occasions , I am now extremely careful about the sun. It can kill you if you live here but ignore sensible precautions.

 

Head wear retains up.to 60% of body heat so beware of heatsroke and dehydration.if your a hat wearing Englishman! 

Edited September 19, 2022 by Olmate

[chickenslegs]

Carry a large umbrella.

[FritsSikkink]

46 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

Not what I asked, if in direct sunlight what works best.

 You may carry on.

Swim shirts don't breath at all. You need shirts which let some air though.

[Baht Simpson]

12 minutes ago, chickenslegs said:

Carry a large umbrella.

I invariably do this now. It also saves your shirts from bleaching. 

Edited September 19, 2022 by Baht Simpson

[Denim]

50 minutes ago, Olmate said:

Head wear retains up.to 60% of body heat so beware of heatsroke and dehydration.if your a hat wearing Englishman! 

Noted.

 

 

Not really. Just taking the pith.

 

 

Edited September 19, 2022 by Denim

[scubascuba3]

50 minutes ago, Olmate said:

Head wear retains up.to 60% of body heat so beware of heatsroke and dehydration.if your a hat wearing Englishman! 

Playing golf try not wearing a hat and see if you can avoid heat stroke

[scubascuba3]

A sun umbrella works well if playing golf, no reason why you can't use one walking if you need it.

 

Personally i wear a cap playing golf, occasionally use an umbrella, cycling just cycle gear so arms and legs are exposed 

Edited September 19, 2022 by scubascuba3

[Olmate]

39 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Playing golf try not wearing a hat and see if you can avoid heat stroke

It.s about blood flow disapating heat.. not.sunburn!! But then golfers are different.

[scubascuba3]

20 minutes ago, Olmate said:

It.s about blood flow disapating heat.. not.sunburn!! But then golfers are different.

heat stroke isn't sunburn

[KhunLA]

Mirror those who are experienced.  Light (cotton), white, full coverage.  

 

 

Me ... don't care, those damn walks in the park & surfside.  Got to get your Vit D

 

 

Edited September 19, 2022 by KhunLA

[metisdead]

Some troll posts, grammar police posts and the replies have been removed. 

[Olmate]

15 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

If you’re going to ‘go full on grammar Nazi’, first ensure you don’t forget your capitals and punctuation !!!

My reply made no ref to grammar Dick.Twas the ole tale Denim refered to. 

[NickyLouie]

19 hours ago, Olmate said:

My reply made no ref to grammar Dick.Twas the ole tale Denim refered to. 

 Please enjoy the air conditioning Luv and your beans on toast.

 

 

[Bluetongue]

High vis longsleeve shirt yellow with blue trim, collar up, mine have a lot of tiny holes which don't let any sun in but allow it to breathe, long pants, shoes, socks and wide brim hat if working. I draw the line at the t shirt wrapped around your face that many of them do here

[HighPriority]

OP search “Columbia” outdoor/fishing clothing.

They’re lightweight with breathing panels built in.

Not cheap but there are clones around.

 

[NickyLouie]

5 minutes ago, HighPriority said:

OP search “Columbia” outdoor/fishing clothing.

They’re lightweight with breathing panels built in.

Not cheap but there are clones around.

 

 

Thanks, brought a Mountain Hardwear shirt with similar features and will check to see what Decathlon has.

 

 

[saranlhaw]

Uniqlo has a lot of cloth that is light and comes with UV protection.