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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 20:14:06 GMT
I always wished it was publicly acceptable to wear a knee length tunic in summer and nothing else. Pants are a effin burden
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Post by reptaronice1 on Jan 12, 2020 20:27:49 GMT
I always wished it was publicly acceptable to wear a knee length tunic in summer and nothing else. Pants are a effin burden Get a kilt
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 20:36:40 GMT
I always wished it was publicly acceptable to wear a knee length tunic in summer and nothing else. Pants are a effin burden Get a kilt I've honestly considered it. I do have a scottish family crest (as meaningless as it is without earning it, us modern people Don't earn crests much anymore, so it's meaningful to me 😎). But I have seen the ways they are put on, and they seem like just as big a hassle as putting on an obi haha. And utilikilt just feels like a tactical skirt to me.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Jan 12, 2020 21:08:55 GMT
I live in McAllen, TX (way down by the border in Deep South Texas), and have never worn armor - wouldn’t want to either with the heat/humidity. From memory (one of the Texas history classes I took in college), there was an expeditionary force of American soldiers that went into Mexico in the late 1800’s (summer time no less). The soldiers for the most part, were issued regular wool pants, jackets, and hats, as was customary for the military at the time. Because of the wool uniforms, around 100 American soldiers died of heat stroke/exhaustion in Northern Mexico (near the border town of Roma, TX). There’s still a mass grave outside Mier iirc, although I think the bodies of the soldiers were repatriated to the US. In any case, heat/humidity can cause a host of problems, which can and often does lead to heat exhaustion/heat stroke, which is again, why I’ll never wear any kind of armor where I live. I was trying to find links to the above information, but couldn’t seeing as I’m on my phone. If I find links, I’ll add them later. I wonder why they didn't get summer tunics.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2020 21:58:39 GMT
I live in McAllen, TX (way down by the border in Deep South Texas), and have never worn armor - wouldn’t want to either with the heat/humidity. From memory (one of the Texas history classes I took in college), there was an expeditionary force of American soldiers that went into Mexico in the late 1800’s (summer time no less). The soldiers for the most part, were issued regular wool pants, jackets, and hats, as was customary for the military at the time. Because of the wool uniforms, around 100 American soldiers died of heat stroke/exhaustion in Northern Mexico (near the border town of Roma, TX). There’s still a mass grave outside Mier iirc, although I think the bodies of the soldiers were repatriated to the US. In any case, heat/humidity can cause a host of problems, which can and often does lead to heat exhaustion/heat stroke, which is again, why I’ll never wear any kind of armor where I live. I was trying to find links to the above information, but couldn’t seeing as I’m on my phone. If I find links, I’ll add them later. I wonder why they didn't get summer tunics. I think heat is the reason why plate carriers got so popular. They don't have as much protection as some of the more elaborate vests, but the heat makes the sacrifice of additional protection worthwhile. Even my own plate carrier (tho it is home made) great for warm days. It has so much ventilation, unlike my stab vest
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Post by LG Martial Arts on Jan 14, 2020 2:56:27 GMT
I live in McAllen, TX (way down by the border in Deep South Texas), and have never worn armor - wouldn’t want to either with the heat/humidity. From memory (one of the Texas history classes I took in college), there was an expeditionary force of American soldiers that went into Mexico in the late 1800’s (summer time no less). The soldiers for the most part, were issued regular wool pants, jackets, and hats, as was customary for the military at the time. Because of the wool uniforms, around 100 American soldiers died of heat stroke/exhaustion in Northern Mexico (near the border town of Roma, TX). There’s still a mass grave outside Mier iirc, although I think the bodies of the soldiers were repatriated to the US. In any case, heat/humidity can cause a host of problems, which can and often does lead to heat exhaustion/heat stroke, which is again, why I’ll never wear any kind of armor where I live. I was trying to find links to the above information, but couldn’t seeing as I’m on my phone. If I find links, I’ll add them later. I wonder why they didn't get summer tunics. From what I remember, the troops were the first ones in the area, so they were wearing the "regular" issue wool uniforms since they still hadn't really learned how hot it can get down here.
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Post by 14thforsaken on Feb 28, 2020 0:23:50 GMT
My armor is all black. Avoid that at all costs. I use a combination of chain and leather, all black, a heavy black shield and a black surcoat and cloak. Very bad idea. I tend to lose 15 pounds in water weight and cramp-like hell if I'm not chugging Gatorade, like 120 oz. or so. Even with that I still won't pee for 12 or more hours
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