What to wear when the heat index is labeled "Hell"

Dry heat is different from high humidity heat. I was outside in 72 degree weather this past weekend, changing a starting relay in a Yamaha 150, not terribly exhausting work, but had with sweat dripping from the tip of my nose and making my glasses side off.
 
I’ve had skin cancer cut off me several times, so now it’s long sleeves that are sun rated, wide brim hat and if on the water I’ll wear a gator that I can pull up over my ear and back of neck.

The #1 discovery that I’ve made for hot weather is SAXX boxer briefs; if you live or recreate in areas where swamp ass is a part of life I can’t recommend them enough.
 
I have a few Magellan shirts from Academy Sports and they are ok in mild weather, but they don’t breathe as well as others. Kind of like wearing a trash bag when you start to really sweat. I’ve heard Colombia is much better.
 
I get skin cancer cut/burned/MOHS surgery regularly for the past 30 years. (not service related :LOL:) We normally migrate to the far south during Texoma's hottest months but even then we are in tropical mountains at around 6000' so there is no escape from the sun for me. If I am going to be outdoors, I wear long sleeve shirts of the UV wicking style (Magellan, Carhartt, Ariat), Poncho or TAG, 5.11 shorts or pants depending on the terrain and a Colombian vueltiao sombrero. I put sunscreen on so thick that I look like a Haitian Voodoo Priest.

Safe travels
 
I've been living in Texas for the last 15 years or so and when it reaches 100 plus with the added humidity, nothing keeps you from not feeling the heat. For me under armer shorts (bought from Costco) and a light thin 100% cotton shirt feels the best. I try to avoid the peak times having come close to having a heat stroke couple of times...
 
Man, that is some clear water under that kayak. Where were you paddling then?

The Rainbow River. My daughter had just gotten her PhD from the University of Florida so we went freshwater kayaking not too far from Gainesville before heading down past Key West to the Dry Tortugas to do some camping & sea kayaking.

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You can tell this river's source is a spring!

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Another favorite North Face shirt for really hot weather!
 
I have a few Magellan shirts from Academy Sports and they are ok in mild weather, but they don’t breathe as well as others. Kind of like wearing a trash bag when you start to really sweat. I’ve heard Colombia is much better.
I've had both and much prefer the Columbia.
 
If you are from Texas, you are aware of this soon coming possibility! There is doubtless a corollary in Africa, especially anywhere near the Equator. (Don't ask AOC where THAT is...)
What do you wear when it is just outrageously hot? Back when, in the late 70's early 80's Lacoste had a somewhat tight woven NET shirt with tennis collar, complete with a little green alligator on the tit, that was comfortable beyond anything else I have seen. It was loose enough to be cool, tight enough that no one was particularly viewing any flesh underneath--in other words, it was socially acceptable. But those are gone with the wind of fashion.
What now, is really, actually cool in shirts and pants? Or are we to sweat them wet, then let dampness keep us cool?
All Texans and honorary Texans will christen you a hero if you steer us to revolutionary coolness. As it is, many will cocoon indoors and wait it out, avoiding outdoor activities until more clement weather. BTW, don't overlook cool footwear in your recommendations.
HELP!
For me the best when it’s really hot is my Boerboel shorts and my Sitka synthetic tshirt. Or at home at the ranch it may just be the shorts:)
 
Looks like this Texas summer is not only going to be hot but super-humid in South Texas! I wear the Orvis chambray long sleeve shirts (can always roll them up), Poncho shirts and cotton Mountain Khaki or Orvis Angler shorts. I also like the Free Fly gear but it's pretty thin (which is why it's cooler I guess). Wish I had a secret weapon for staying cool... a buff or bandana soaked in ice water will help when doing chores in the yard or at the ranch.

Unfortunately though, I just think we are going to have to sweat through this one!
 
If you are from Texas, you are aware of this soon coming possibility! There is doubtless a corollary in Africa, especially anywhere near the Equator. (Don't ask AOC where THAT is...)
What do you wear when it is just outrageously hot? Back when, in the late 70's early 80's Lacoste had a somewhat tight woven NET shirt with tennis collar, complete with a little green alligator on the tit, that was comfortable beyond anything else I have seen. It was loose enough to be cool, tight enough that no one was particularly viewing any flesh underneath--in other words, it was socially acceptable. But those are gone with the wind of fashion.
What now, is really, actually cool in shirts and pants? Or are we to sweat them wet, then let dampness keep us cool?
All Texans and honorary Texans will christen you a hero if you steer us to revolutionary coolness. As it is, many will cocoon indoors and wait it out, avoiding outdoor activities until more clement weather. BTW, don't overlook cool footwear in your recommendations.
HELP!
Bathing suit under air conditioning in my trailer if too hot in the shade. Too hot starts at 78F. Yeah, I'm from Canada.
Currently quite nice.
 

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I ‘m in Texas as well. We have a little place South Texas and always have to fight mother nature’s encroachment on roads and fences in the dog days of summer. I wear Huk long sleeve SPF fishing shirts and Carhartt light jeans. The tops will wick sweat away but the jeans will show sweat. Also wear a wide brimmed hat to block the sun when not in the tractor.

I would also nominate KUIU Peleton or Gila shirts. I have taken them on safari to Africa and bushwhacking in South Texas. Both will suffer picks from South Texas vegetation… prickly pear, mesquite, and other thorny trees. Catclaw is the worst on lightweight shirts.
 
I have a whole mix of bush/ fishing shirts. Colombia long sleeve fishing shirts are the my most common. I also have a couple of local Zimbabwean made shirts - short sleeve cotton. I don't mind too much which brand of shirt, I like baggy shirts with plenty of room in arm pit and across the back. I usually wear shorts as much as possible and really wish modern shorts and trousers had a higher crotch. Stepping off a pickup in modern shorts needs you to stop and hitch your pants up to avoid the pants tying your knees together. I do not want gangsta pants around my knees. And don't get me started on slim fit pants. Loose fit shirts and shorts are cool and allow your body to breathe.
 
The Rainbow River. My daughter had just gotten her PhD from the University of Florida so we went freshwater kayaking not too far from Gainesville before heading down past Key West to the Dry Tortugas to do some camping & sea kayaking.

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You can tell this river's source is a spring!

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Another favorite North Face shirt for really hot weather!
Those are cool places to kayak. Almost due west of Gainesville to the coast is Cow Creek. A spectacular kayaking and kayak fishing spot. As is Cedar Key, and Shell Mound. Just watch the
"Pluff Mud" if you go to Cedar Key or Shell Mound. It looks solid but you will sink up to your waist in it if you get out of your yak.
 

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You’re the 2nd person on this thread from Arkansas. I live in Benton.

Do you hunt out of state much?
 
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