Essential Attire

[crofter]

Icebreakers Merino wool

How do you clean it? Will it survive the washing machine?    -crofter

 

[crofter]

Here's a link on minimalism. Less is more. Something new means you are donating something old, a little grief there along with the joy.  -crofter

https://www.lifehack.org/301202/this-what-will-happen-when-you-become-minimalist

 

[SheketEchad]

How do you clean it? Will it survive the washing machine?    -crofter

I usually hand wash mine (because, well, I don't own a washer or have running water in my S&B) but you can wash on gentle, cold water. Line dry also the best for longevity. I can't recall if line dry is required  by manuf, I just always line dry.

 

[LERCA]

Great now I can finally get those booties I’ve always wanted a pair. I can’t wear wool just touching it makes me itch. I knit and I can touch a yarn and feel if it’s mixed with wool. I wear fleece but I’m going to need to buy some socks.
I wonder if anyone has one of those small bucket type washing machines? Do they work on light clothes?

 

[SheketEchad]

I wonder if anyone has one of those small bucket type washing machines? Do they work on light clothes?

This is what I have used for over two  years in my S&B for me and my grandson when he lived with me, including his jeans.
https://www.amazon.com/Laundry-Alte...=1573928903&sprefix=hand+crank+washing&sr=8-3

Paired with a giant salad spinner thing by Avalon, it handled all but sheets, which I just washed in the tub.  But I live pretty rustic even in my S&B, so, take that into consideration ?

Wash often and in small loads and it should suffice for all but filthy clothes.

 

[LERCA]

Yes, that’s what I was talking about. That’s great! I have to get one. So many things on my list...

 

[crofter]

Bob's warm video part1 for you.

 

[crofter]

Bob's warm video part2 for you.    -crofter

 

[crofter]

This is what I have used for over two  years
https://www.amazon.com/Laundry-Alte...=1573928903&sprefix=hand+crank+washing&sr=8-3
Wash often and in small loads and it should suffice for all but filthy clothes.

Here's a link for some biodegradable laundry soaps to go with that, OK for greywater.  -crofter


https://www.reviewed.com/home-outdoors/best-right-now/best-eco-friendly-laundry-detergents

 

[MrNoodly]

Speaking of the sun, do you wear standard sunglasses or wraparounds?

I wear eyeglasses all the time, not contacts. My main glasses are prescription transition lenses with anti glare coating. I also have an older pair of polarized prescription lenses, but they make it hard to read some types of digital displays. They go black unless I tilt my head to the side.

I know someone who needs extremely dark sunglasses, so she uses clip-on sunglasses on her sunglasses.

 

[MrNoodly]

So much advice/opinions about cold weather clothing. But what about hot weather?

 

[crofter]

I wear eyeglasses all the time....

You will not be able to use the wraparounds in the link. They do block 97 percent of the UV. I wonder if they are available in clip on's? 
Yes they are and these have side shields so a little more protection for you, plus block 100 percent UV.  -crofter

https://www.maxiaids.com/cocoons-si...lPxgzxP7OIwa03Ig2ADSlT6VQFivLb3xoC-5YQAvD_BwE

 

[Qxxx]

Currently preparing for travel in the van this winter. I saw this thread, and it mentions fleece sweat pants, which I'm sure are 10 times warmer than cotton ones.
https://vanlivingforum.com/showthread.php?tid=35087

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=fleece+sweat+pants

I also did buy a flannel nightshirt and it's quite nice and warm. In fact too warm to use at home, but should be good in the van at 30F.

 

[jacqueg]

I just bought a couple of silk tops to wear as undershirts. IMNSHO, absolutely nothing compares to silk when it comes to warmth and comfort.

 

[crofter]

This is a great site for quality swimwear that fits american women.  -crofter

https://www.swimsuitsforall.com/?ut..._Rq5L16zRC1BnFw9dJ_za1-FjfBV7qfxoC9LcQAvD_BwE

 

[MrNoodly]

...a flannel nightshirt...

That reminded me of a time I was overnighting at a trailhead near Kanab UT when a guy in a truck camper stepped out dressed in flannel pajamas with matching smoking jacket and slippers. Quite the ensemble. Very dapper, especially by boondocker standards. I half expected him to have a pipe and cognac. Hell, I just sleep in my underwear.

 

[Qxxx]

Your friend there was obviously a Hugh Hefner fan, MrN.

I had thought about getting flannel sheets for winter travel in the van, as regular cotton sheets are rather cold to the touch, but thought the flannel nightshirt would add a bit of warmth when getting out of the sack in the middle of the night to take a leak when it's below freezing in the van. Preferable to doing it in the total buff. I suppose some people just wear pajamas.

 

[crofter]

The blue ones came from here, and were half off at the time; Now about $30 on Amazon.    ~crofter

https://www.baffin.com/products/61300000?_pos=1&_sid=e0225d21d&_ss=r


https://www.amazon.com/s?k=baffin+c...EgLDtfD_BwE&hvadid=174241871962&hvdev=c&hvloc

I wore mine last night and toasty right away after chilly evening. Currently watching the dawn at 40 degrees and toes are still toasty.  -crofter

 

[LowTech]

I just bought a couple of silk tops to wear as undershirts. IMNSHO, absolutely nothing compares to silk when it comes to warmth and comfort.

Do you have a better source than Winter Silks?

 

[jacqueg]

  Do you have a better source than Winter Silks?

 No, unfortunately. 

The two I bought are Winter Silks, and were sold lightly used on eBay.