From someone trapped in the Wabakimi fires

[scoutergriz]

I used to use wool, but got talked into the polypro stuff, stays warm when wet, dries quickly, lighter weight. So this information about wool and fire is new to me and worth consideration.

I still have some polypro or polyester long johns, but generally only use them in the wet months now- not so much for insulation, but as a wicking layer to drive moisture outwards from my body, it helps prevent that clammy, chilly feeling you tend to get on late spring, high humidity days when everything seems to be dripping...