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...

 

[memaquay]

I had polypro once upon a time too, pretty sure if I tried it on now I'd look like ten pounds of boloney in a five pound skin.

 

[ppine]

Thanks Robin. Well written and thoughtfully presented. Very objective writing.

I would take this opportunity to remind people that we create fire resilience with logging and thinning. Forests need to have the right spacing and density to withstand fires. There is way too much emphasis on fire suppression which is part of the reason North American forests are so fire prone. Fire is acceptable when it stays on the ground, but we want to keep it out of the crowns.

Nobody loves forests more than I do, but Protectionism has gotten us into some serious trouble on both sides of the Canadian Border. We love forests by managing them so they can maximize their growth, withstand fire, provide wildlife habitat and plenty of other values including outdoor rec.

 

[Black_Fly]

I take the 200g woolies in the summer, and a wool sweater.