I’ve been spending the last week sleeping and snoring in front of OyToob. (Joe over at Eaton Rapids was bitching about the algorithms this morn and I get it. That platform regularly shits itself and starts recommending the most disagreeable content periodically and I don’t even screw around. There’s a button on there called “Don’t recommend this channel” and I use it remorselessly. Jewtoob is a big enough time suck as it is).
Suddenly though - this impeccably dressed and accoutred outdoorsman started popping up on my feed. Seems to me like his niche is old world bushcraft - and he knows his stuff too. Plus - I think he’s right here in Alberta or at least close by.
I’ve seen stubfarts and retards making these pants on YouTube and most of them end up making a hell of a mess and buggering around with foul smelling chemicals. This process looks relatively simple and straightforward by comparison.
The hell of it is, is that I recently discovered a practically new set of Goretex rain pants among my plunder that I got too fat for years ago. They ARE breathable and waterproof. They should be for what they cost… but the hell of that is inevitable too - ya sittin round the campfire, a clinker lands on them and burns through… and there go you waterproof high tech wonder pants!
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On a personal note… I’m back in the game among the living again. I’m still totally bagged but back on light patrol and chores duty. That last flu/pneumonia stunt took me right out for 6 days and I lost 7 pounds. I’d hate to think about what that’d do to the more vulnerable seniors. Not bitching about the weight loss at all though - I actually appreciate the boost toward the finish line which, for me, is now only 13 pounds away. I am ready to fight for every one of them now too. Or, at least… that’s what I’m telling myself.
I hope your Hump Day is proceeding according to plan and that yer getting something done.
Cheers!
Filthie
All pants are waterproof if you're smart enough to come in out of the rain!!
ReplyDeleteAfter years of motorcycle riding and trying all sorts of different wet weather gear, I'm going to say there is no such thing as waterproof. There's water resistant. But not water proof. Best I could do was two different rain suits at the same time - different so that the seams didn't line up cause that's where they leak first. Too much hassle and I stopped riding in the rain.
A pint of castor oil with every meal and those last thirteen pounds will fly off you faster than you think. Actually, you'll fly faster than anyone thought possible, and be rid of more than thirteen pounds by the time you get a grip. You may even find that spring that mysteriously disappeared when you dismantled that carburettor back in '78. Waxed pants may be essential for the forseeable future. Good luck.
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I did a lot of skiing and used similar process on jeans, only I had an old heat on stove iron to wax skis and it melted the wax in very well. I also used denim to make the cover patches waxed on both sides, not just knee but almost the whole leg. Barnstorming through devil club was not a problem.
ReplyDeleteI really do like waxed cotton clothing for the outdoors - I happened upon a Filson sale in No. Minnesota about 40 years ago and got a waxed cotton upland game jacket. I needed to start maintaining it on an annual basis after about five years of hard use. That jacket still is in great condition, making the annual cost very low.
ReplyDeleteNow that I live in the South, the Filson lives in the closet as it never gets cool enough for it to be comfortable. I do still use my waxed cotton hats though.
Phil K
So I finally got around to watching the video as to what wax concoction, he used. I have tried several homemade as well as boutique, store bought blends. Someone finally told me that you can take a plumber's wax ring toilet seal and melt it down with a hairdryer or heat gun.And I have never looked back. It's a little stiff for the first wearing or 3, but it's a heck of a water resistant on cotton duck bibs or jackets.
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