• The Snark Urge@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    I used to think as you do, but in the heat a moist cooling towel worn about the neck, especially when paired with a wide brimmed hat, can be a great comfort.

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      5 months ago

      Once the humidity gets high enough this doesn’t really work anymore, at least, in my personal experience. Wet clothes stay wet, but you’re still sweating.

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        5 months ago

        At that point simple tricks don’t work so well and you just have to start spending energy to move heat around

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      5 months ago

      yesterday it was 31° outside and 100% humidity. My bath towel is still wet after hanging at night.