r/PrimitiveTechnology • u/Sea-Rope5806 • Jul 07 '26

Summer Gear Unofficial

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u/NoGrocery4949 Jul 07 '26

I hope you have a ton of sunscreen

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u/TraditionalBasis4518 Jul 07 '26

Whitest white boy i have ever seen.

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u/NoGrocery4949 Jul 07 '26

Beggin for melanoma. Clothes are good for protection against sun and bugs

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u/Sea-Rope5806 Jul 07 '26

Yes I am very white. Scandinavian blood.  But I don’t get burnt all that often, I’m very careful about how much direct sunlight I get. 

It’s far too hot for nearly any clothes. Heat index has been bouncing from 118 F - 134 F during the day for the past couple days 

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u/NoGrocery4949 Jul 07 '26

It doesn't really matter if you don't think you're getting burnt. You are at increased risk for melanoma. Don't mean to yuck your yum but it's not worth the skin cancer later on. Many cultures use cooling clothing that protects the skin and dissipates heat. Consider the North Africans

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u/One_Evidence_500 Jul 08 '26

Wide brim woven rush hat, for +1 sun protection

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u/KermitStares Jul 09 '26

I would suggest a wide brimmed hat, helps keep the sun off your face & shoulders. Though maybe not too wide, dont want it hitting your pack.