The Last Word

Of course, you can wear the clothes you have. I did. However, please make informed selections.

Wear no cotton, unless you are in a subtropical or tropical environment. Dress in layers you can ventilate and adjust, both to avoid perspiration and to avoid becoming chilled. Provide for wind, rain, and cold.

Perhaps carry a lumbar pack, sling bag, or rucksack. If you provide for sufficient for food, water and shelter for overnight, you are more safe outdoors.

I have enjoyed many trips into the mountains. I have never been injured.

I meet people really uncomfortable with the outdoors. This is not justified.

The dangerous places are in the cities.

The cities are much more dangerous. I got giardia at City College, in San Francisco.

I am certain "actuarial science" would report more people drown in the swimming pool in their own yard, or their neighbor's, than altogether have been mauled by a bear, much less killed by any wild animal.

Fear of a natural environment is not borne out by my experience.

I love the out-of-doors. I also like technology: food technology, textile technology, computer technology, photography technology.

Why not enjoy the bounty? If you do, I guarantee a new paradigm.

The most amazing effect I have experienced is I am really comfortable outdoors.

These new fabrics and clothing, shoes and boots, socks and underclothing made for outdoor conditions make a considerable difference in comfort.

There are now relatively lightweight and comfortable clothing and equipment for outdoors in any season.

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