Ruvis Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Good day all of you eerie ears đ Hope everyone had a lovely xmas and letâs hope 2019 rocks!! Iâll be doing a monthâs shoot,that could be anything from warm humid conditions,to wet and windy conditions.Now that I think about it,it sounds pretty much like my digestive systemđ But yes,Iâm more asking to find out what do you guys do to stay as comfortable as possible,should you spend the whole day out in the sun,or in the evening with bugs ect.Clothing/shoes thatâs quick drying,raincoats,headlamps ect. Iâm struggling to think straight in hot&humid conditions,so for example Iâm thinking to maybe modify a camelbak thatâll also suffice as my harness for my mixer. Just looking for little tips&tricks thatâll make the shoot as âcomfortableâ as possible. Thank you in advance.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenannymoh Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 hot and humid (and buggy): Craghoppers longsleaves and pants...light, wicking, built in bug repellent...Keen hiking boots extreme cold: lined coveralls...smooth one-piece exterior makes easier harness/bag use...waterproof boots  Usually, it all comes down to quality and appropriate footwear (and good socks)...if your feet get wet or cold, it won't really matter how much $$ you've sunk into those DPA mics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Patterson Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportPDF.aspx?cid=17704  Traveling in hot climates can make you sick, especially if you are not accustomed to the heat. People at highest risk are the elderly, young children, and people with chronic illnesses, but even young and healthy people can get sick from heat if they participate in strenuous physical activities during hot weather. When you are not in an air-conditioned building, take these steps to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths when traveling in hot climates: ¡  Drink plenty of fluids. ¡  Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen. ¡  Try to schedule outdoor activities during cooler parts of the day. ¡  Rest often, and try to stay in the shade when outdoors. ¡  If you will be doing strenuous activities in the heat, try to get adjusted before you leave by exercising one hour per day in the heat. Overheating can result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Symptoms include excessive thirst, profuse sweating, headache, dizziness or confusion, and nausea. If you or anyone you are traveling with develops these symptoms, get out of the sun   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dehydration A body water loss of 1-2%, considered mild dehydration, is shown to impair cognitive performance.[4]In people over age 50, the body's thirst sensation diminishes and continues diminishing with age.    http://www.system-safety.com/articles/Dehydration.htm Here are some of the most common symptoms or indicators of dehydration. 1.  Lips and later mouth feel dry 2.  Heart rate and breathing increasesâââââââââI experience these symptoms 3.  Blood pressure begins to drop 4.  Begin to feel fatiguedâââââââââI experience these symptoms 5.  A nagging headache may develop and become progressively worse 6.  Decreased urine output 7.  Begin to feel thirsty 8.  Begin to become mentally irritated and depressedâââââââââI experience these symptoms 9.  Eyes begin to become sunken 10. Skin begins to become wrinkled 11. May develop a stomach acheâââââââââI experience these symptoms 12. May begin to experience lower back painâââââââââI experience these symptoms 13. Become dizzy, 14. Become mentally confusedâââââââââI experience these symptoms 15. As dehydration becomes severe the person slips into a coma and if the cardiovascular system collapses, the person dies.   Amazon sun hat Get a headlamp with the red led option for nighttime.  Amazon Energizer headlamp with RED LED feature  Camelbak Amazon  You have to rinse and wash the Camelbak reservoir thoroughly before use to get rid of the plastic taste.  I don't use the bladder reservoirs often, I have three I have never used. The bladders come free with the packs.  I prefer these. Amazon klean kanteen     I got one of these, but there very difficult to find. In black anyway. Hip Pouch Camelbak  Its great for a little LAV box, spare TX, spare IFB, spare batts, tape scissors, LAV weight.  I just saved a DP some trouble by supplying him 9v that I had ready to hand to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeheel Posted December 29, 2018 Report Share Posted December 29, 2018 Tight mesh head  net that goes over a brimmed hat for bugs.  Long sleeves and pants. (A reminder that DEET insect repellent can melt plastic)  Sachtler rain poncho -  a bit unbreathable in humid conditions, or if you have to run in it, but very effective for keeping your rig dry.  Be careful with the hydration system- damn things can leak at the worst times all over your gear.  I prefer to keep water separate from my rig as much as possible.  Cheers, Brent Calkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilari Sivil Posted December 30, 2018 Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 Attach water on your body with a method of your choosing. I kinda like bottle clips, they're lightweight, don't get in the way and they're easy to attach to whatever. At least in europe, standard plastic bottles that water/soda is sold don't leak very often. Mineral water is better in the heat than just plain water, since you also lose salt (sodium) when you sweat. Merino wool is really nice for both warm/humid and cold/windy conditions, a lightweight long sleeve shirt is good for a pretty wide range of weathers as a base layer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanpeds Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 Shade is also something that gets me through hot sunny days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruvis Posted December 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 11 hours ago, ryanpeds said: Shade is also something that gets me through hot sunny days. And I guess,staying indoors on rainy days đ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syncsound Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 For climates that have dramatic temperature swings (like the PNW where I live), dress for the low temp, not the high, and use multiple layers which can be unzipped or removed as needed. Also, invest in a dry bag. I have 3, some for run bags, and one dedicated to my weather gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnotsMedia Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 Hot and Humid - loose, wicking T shirt (Patagonia Capilene is my jam), loose pants if itâs buggy, swampy, high grass. I only use bug spray when absolutely necessary. Comfortable shoes (you know your feet ) and extra change of socks helps for super swamp days.   And always, always look for shade and stay there if possible. Favorite hat if you canât be in the shade.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engaudio Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 Another handy hint is to drink coconut water in the summertime, it's natures powerade/gatorade.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Patterson Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Sole salt water  I add about 1-2 tablespoons of Sole to my 32oz water bottle when I think ahead. Just enough to make it kinda sweet not salty tasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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