Tips on surviving the heat

Nick-H · Jan 29th, 2007, 01:15

Was he trying to sell you a vest at the time?

mangrove · Jan 29th, 2007, 01:23

Some have recommended to take light coloured clothing to India for the heat. I have a white button down shirt. I normally don't wear white but I bought it a while ago because it is UV protectant.

I'm wondering if this is worth taking to India given that it most probably will get dirty. It's very light, quick dry and great for heat - but from reading about the experience of others, I am getting the feeling that it would just get ruined quickly.

Thoughts?

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 29th, 2007, 01:30

White color is great in the summer heat.
Since its light and dries quickly, why don't you bring it?

mangrove · Jan 29th, 2007, 01:32

Thanks Sanjay,

It's ridiculous - I just worry about ruining white clothing. But why have it if I won't use it? Silly me! I probably will take it along.

davey · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:02

drink plenty of fluids and there is no need to take extra salt if you are eating correctly, Indians dont wear hats but I do, its better than getting burnt. The large straw one sound sensible I have always left mine with someone when I leave and it has always been accepted. 30 degrees is okay look at all the Balmy army in OZ for the cricket...keep the fluids up and have a nice cleansing cold ale at the end of the day.

Nick-H · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:26

Mangrove, I wear a lot of white clothing --- like every day. There is no reason it should get ruined.

Whatever you wear will require frequent washing, because of the sweat as much as the dirt. The combination of both, in cities, may cause you to change several times a day!

mangrove · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:30

Oh ok, I'm just so used to ruining whites! It might be fine. Good to know though that I might need several changes of clothes. I plan to take very little with me and hope to find good stuff to buy while I'm there. I'm sure I will find the most weather-appropriate clothing once I am there.

Thanks!

davey · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:32

agree with Nick I mostly wear light clothes when in India cheap as chips to get laundered anyway and if theya re good quality no problems I also take soem light weight travel clothes Dri Az a Bone they are light weight and wash out and dry really fast and dont need ironing I usually wear these when i'm travelling on the road or trains for a length of time. Check out the camping shops for these before you leave they are well worth the cost

cyberhippie · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:33

The heat in the North West of India is quite dry Mangrove and as such it's not as big a deal, as it is in the south or east of the country.

The period in which you plan to travel should actually be quite pleasant!!

PeakXV · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:34

Light colors will keep you cooler(by reflecting not absorbing heat) and thus, more importantly, attract less mosquitos to your space... which hone in on you via heat/scent/sweat sensors that they seem to have perfected over the centuries.

mangrove · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:39

Thanks Davey - those are good tips and I have learned to take along quick dry clothing throughout the years. I do have some, I also plan to buy clothes in India though. I love Indian clothing, the colours, etc.

Very true cyberhippie - I probably don't have much to worry about for humidity so that's great

I can imagine that it because unbearable in some parts of the country! Guess I will have to experience that another time... by traveling South.

Peak - Mosquitoes are mostly out at night though eh?

PeakXV · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by mangrove

Peak - Mosquitoes are mostly out at night though eh?

True ... mostly at dawn or dusk but species (Aedes or Anopheles) is a factor in feeding times/habits as well.

At any rate there is a danger of getting bitten when one gets over heated (sweating etc.)during the sunny & hot hours of the day, and then retires to a shaded area to recooperate - concentrating too much on cooling down - and too less on the mossies having a siesta nearby ..... with one eye open.

Nick-H · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:50

Lucky woman.... going somewhere hot and dry!

Mossies... there's daytime ones too

[cross-posted with peak]

If you disturb a swarm of them from foliage etc, they won't worry about if it is meal time: they'll bite.

robotvoice · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Hat wars, anyone?

A fellow traveler gave me a hat in india that i love. It is a collapsible folding asain conical hat like you see in se asia. I had never seen a folding one before, and it's great since it takes very little space in the pack compared to the size of a regular cone hat. I am pretty sure that he bought it in thailand, and i couldn't google one so i guess you have to take it for what it's worth since i don't know how you would easily find one.

mangrove · Jan 29th, 2007, 02:57

HAHA a siesta with one eye open! Great way to put it

]

You all sure seem to know a lot about mozzies.

Hum, dunno why I thought mozzies were active at night Nick, now I'll be aware to be on the lookout!

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Jan 29th, 2007, 01:23	#47
mangrove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 292	white shirt? Some have recommended to take light coloured clothing to India for the heat. I have a white button down shirt. I normally don't wear white but I bought it a while ago because it is UV protectant. I'm wondering if this is worth taking to India given that it most probably will get dirty. It's very light, quick dry and great for heat - but from reading about the experience of others, I am getting the feeling that it would just get ruined quickly. Thoughts?

Jan 29th, 2007, 02:34	#55
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,515	Light colors will keep you cooler(by reflecting not absorbing heat) and thus, more importantly, attract less mosquitos to your space... which hone in on you via heat/scent/sweat sensors that they seem to have perfected over the centuries. __________________ What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

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Jan 29th, 2007, 01:30	#48
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	White color is great in the summer heat. Since its light and dries quickly, why don't you bring it?

Jan 29th, 2007, 01:32	#49
mangrove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 292	Thanks Sanjay, It's ridiculous - I just worry about ruining white clothing. But why have it if I won't use it? Silly me! I probably will take it along.

Jan 29th, 2007, 02:02	#50
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	drink plenty of fluids and there is no need to take extra salt if you are eating correctly, Indians dont wear hats but I do, its better than getting burnt. The large straw one sound sensible I have always left mine with someone when I leave and it has always been accepted. 30 degrees is okay look at all the Balmy army in OZ for the cricket...keep the fluids up and have a nice cleansing cold ale at the end of the day.

Jan 29th, 2007, 02:26	#51
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,426	Mangrove, I wear a lot of white clothing --- like every day. There is no reason it should get ruined. Whatever you wear will require frequent washing, because of the sweat as much as the dirt. The combination of both, in cities, may cause you to change several times a day!

Jan 29th, 2007, 02:30	#52
mangrove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 292	Oh ok, I'm just so used to ruining whites! It might be fine. Good to know though that I might need several changes of clothes. I plan to take very little with me and hope to find good stuff to buy while I'm there. I'm sure I will find the most weather-appropriate clothing once I am there. Thanks!

Jan 29th, 2007, 02:32	#53
davey Grumpy Old fart Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Australia (Buderim) Posts: 536	agree with Nick I mostly wear light clothes when in India cheap as chips to get laundered anyway and if theya re good quality no problems I also take soem light weight travel clothes Dri Az a Bone they are light weight and wash out and dry really fast and dont need ironing I usually wear these when i'm travelling on the road or trains for a length of time. Check out the camping shops for these before you leave they are well worth the cost

Jan 29th, 2007, 02:33	#54
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	The heat in the North West of India is quite dry Mangrove and as such it's not as big a deal, as it is in the south or east of the country. The period in which you plan to travel should actually be quite pleasant!!

Jan 29th, 2007, 02:39	#56
mangrove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 292	Thanks Davey - those are good tips and I have learned to take along quick dry clothing throughout the years. I do have some, I also plan to buy clothes in India though. I love Indian clothing, the colours, etc. Very true cyberhippie - I probably don't have much to worry about for humidity so that's great I can imagine that it because unbearable in some parts of the country! Guess I will have to experience that another time... by traveling South. Peak - Mosquitoes are mostly out at night though eh?

Jan 29th, 2007, 02:50	#58
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 28,426	Lucky woman.... going somewhere hot and dry! Mossies... there's daytime ones too [cross-posted with peak] If you disturb a swarm of them from foliage etc, they won't worry about if it is meal time: they'll bite.

Jan 29th, 2007, 02:57	#60
mangrove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 292	HAHA a siesta with one eye open! Great way to put it ] You all sure seem to know a lot about mozzies. Hum, dunno why I thought mozzies were active at night Nick, now I'll be aware to be on the lookout!

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