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I have been off the mountain this summer, and have realized that I need cooling/moisture wicking long sleeve shirts and pants. Mosquitoes are killing me and it is 100 F+!!! Any recommendations?
 
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Natural fibres, woven rather than knitted, loose fitting, long sleeves. Water can be applied - i.e. poured over to add portable air-con.  Add a hat, wet keeps the brain cool.  Also a wet cotton bandana really helps. Regular summer temperatures in  Oz often exceed 100°F -  a 10 day period over that not unknown.  
Mosquitos less likely to bite if some sort of concentrated brewers yeast add to diet (we use the dreaded Vegemite - not liked by many, it's an  acquired taste). There must be a U.S. equivalent spread? It's also high in vitamins of the B group - so maybe mushrooms?
I know there are modern self wicking tops used by sports folk, but I have no experience of those.  Perhaps others can help with that.
 
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Cotton is the way to go.  

Those sports garments that say they are wicking are usually polyester and they really the best choice?
 
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