Red Ring Tupperware Party, Autumnal Equinoctal Edition (24)

jay125 wrote in post #18050557
I was given a couple of those as presents. They work really well.

Good to know that they really do work.

I own a fair bit of "technical" clothing. It's quite expensive, but when something works great, I'm ok with paying for it. Unfortunately, my work clothes are all about stain resistance, protection, and looking like everyone else. I can choose my underwear and socks. My socks, undies, and t-shirt will all be moisture wicking, but it can only get so far and is trapped by my work clothes and boots.

Tomorrow I will probably resort to soaking a quick-dry baseball hat in cold water.

jay125 wrote in post #18050561
I know I'm on the mend (my gawd I'm talking like my grandparents!) when I crave pizza.

I will crave anything high in carbs. Pizza, pasta, whatever.

Jill-of-all-Trades wrote in post #18050638
Good to know that they really do work.

I own a fair bit of "technical" clothing. It's quite expensive, but when something works great, I'm ok with paying for it. Unfortunately, my work clothes are all about stain resistance, protection, and looking like everyone else. I can choose my underwear and socks. My socks, undies, and t-shirt will all be moisture wicking, but it can only get so far and is trapped by my work clothes and boots.

Tomorrow I will probably resort to soaking a quick-dry baseball hat in cold water.

Not a bad idea. I have 3 of the headband or neck wraps. Get them soaked in cold water, and they stay cool for quiet a while. When they warm up, just run them under cold water again. I use them for yard work mostly, or if I'm working in the garage.

How rough are the trails you frequent? The reason I ask is, I got a Rugged Gear 3 shotgun cart for my gear so I don't have to carry it around. Here in Florida, the trails I frequent are fairly level and smooth. You're more likely to stub your toe on a gator than a tree root. I don't think I'd manage well if I had to carry my camera bag, tripod and monopod around for any length of time.

Phoenixkh wrote in post #18050641
How rough are the trails you frequent? The reason I ask is, I got a Rugged Gear 3 shotgun cart for my gear so I don't have to carry it around. Here in Florida, the trails I frequent are fairly level and smooth. You're more likely to stub your toe on a gator than a tree root. I don't think I'd manage well if I had to carry my camera bag, tripod and monopod around for any length of time.

One of my favorite haunts is a trail, about a mile long from a state park to a vista which overlooks a river valley. The trail is sort of narrow, so if you're passing people, it can be pretty tight, plus if you venture off the trail on one of the many paths, it's you against nature. I never took a mono or tripod with me, just a couple bodies and some of the heavier glass. The bigger problem is my back and knee's don't enjoy the treks anymore. A lot of my gear I held onto with the hope that I would use them again, but all signs point to a kinder, gentler photographic journey for me in the future. I never would have thought about the Rugged Gear cart. That would make it very easy to transport gear. But alas, not to where I liked to get to. I still might look at that cart though. It's pretty cool!

jay125 wrote in post #18050640
Not a bad idea. I have 3 of the headband or neck wraps. Get them soaked in cold water, and they stay cool for quiet a while. When they warm up, just run them under cold water again. I use them for yard work mostly, or if I'm working in the garage.

Same here. Mrs. JJ got me one for xmas last year. I think it works the same way a swamp cooler does. As the water evaporates, it cools the thing. But however it works, it does work rather well.

LV Moose wrote in post #18050564
I don't drink. Well, not alcohol, anyways.

Same with me. It's not that I have anything against it of a problem with it, but just don't. I do like to get Mrs JJ a margarita or two though. Two margaritas and she gets a bit.. um.. friendly.

gjl711 wrote in post #18050647
Same here. Mrs. JJ got me one for xmas last year. I think it works the same way a swamp cooler does. As the water evaporates, it cools the thing. But however it works, it does work rather well.

Does it work well in humid weather? My Columbia gear is great at cooling/drying even in humid weather, the UnderArmor gear is not so good at it.

LV Moose wrote in post #18050578
Jay, if you have a pristine 100-400 II, I think you should sell it for $500.

I am in the market. $500.. deal!!

BTW, looking into the Nikon P900 for long lens needs. The 2000mm looks so inviting.

Jill-of-all-Trades wrote in post #18050650
Does it work well in humid weather? My Columbia gear is great at cooling/drying even in humid weather, the UnderArmor gear is not so good at it.

Define humid. Anything past 35% is humid here and 40% is swamp like.

I don't drink alcohol much at all. A) It's expensive! B) It makes me hot. C) It gives me headaches.

I do like cooking with it. I have a Bloody Mary Steamed Salmon recipe that I absolutely love, so I keep vodka around for that. Christmas is not Christmas without Grandmas Rumballs.

When I do want a drink, I'll go for a mixed drink, or a Smirnoff Ice.

gjl711 wrote in post #18050654
Define humid. Anything past 35% is humid here and 40% is swamp like.

For me, anything above 50, maybe 60% humidity is swamp like. When I get out of my car, and my sunglasses fog over, it's too humid. Or I had the a/c on pretty high.

gjl711 wrote in post #18050654
Define humid. Anything past 35% is humid here and 40% is swamp like.

35% is dry!

We're sitting at 48% right now. It's 88F, but feels like 102F. And it's 5:00 pm.

Forecast for tomorrow is downright sickening. Morning will be 70F. The 76% humidity will make it feel like 81. Afternoon temp will be up to 88F, feeling like 95.

A local radio station uses a different rating system. They tell us the daily Swamp A$$ rating.

Were at 99f and 39%. It's a swamp out there.