SFR Reapplication of Sunscreen?
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One thing about it—it stays on. Like, really stays on. I had to really scrub it off in the shower at the end of the day.
used it on surf trips in the tropics...we used to joke takes a squeegee to get it off..lol
had the 5-fluorouracil cream treatment on my face this past March. Yet another thing that if old me coulda talked with young me about sun protection....
Agree with Stones and Salmo G- if I can find a sun hoodie for <$20 it will get purchased. I only wish the nylon on those things was actually a little more resilient to the sunblock itself, they often stain nearly right away, particularly around the hands, so... don't buy them in white or super light colors....
Agree with Stones and Salmo G- if I can find a sun hoodie for <$20 it will get purchased. I only wish the nylon on those things was actually a little more resilient to the sunblock itself, they often stain nearly right away, particularly around the hands, so... don't buy them in white or super light colors....
The light colors just feel better in the hot sun though.
Baleaf makes a decent one, on Amazon for $22
Regarding sun hoodies. They're not all the same. The Columbia brand ones are half the price of Patagonia and Simms, but the latter two are much lighter weight material that I find makes a difference in comfort on a hot day. Last fall I picked up a Simms sun hoody that was cheaper than the usual ones, and it turns out it is and feels heavier and warmer when worn on a hot day. Now I'll leave in apart from the others and wear it only when it's cooler out. I'm generally not keen on paying full retail for Simms and Patagonia, but I do for those sun hoodies, the best I've found so far.
I just had my first round of photodynamic therapy on my arms, hands and scalp. Hoping it will deal with the actinic keratosis that have erupted into squamous cells since having radiation and chemo last fall. After having four squamous removed with Mohs my Dermatologist suggested this; painless, takes 30 minutes and have to avoid sun for 3 days after.
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Last year I purchased a few from Grundens after wearing mostly Simms for years. By far my new favorites. Love the material on the shirts I got.
I too have the Grundens and it is high quality though the model I bought has a slighly awkward face mask design. I go for hoodies with the built in mask with lazer cut holes for breathing. Simms has a good one and I own several AFTCOs that I like too.
Wearing the mask, my vulnerable spots are limited to my temples, nose and back of my hands. These get block.
PS. great thread all
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I've never done the built in mask thing. Always do that separately. I stick to the hooded models with open face then do a separate buff/gaiter.
This time of year I'm covered from head to toe when I'm out fishing; I wear long pants (and socks). I have three Patagonia sun hoodies (we were twins a couple years ago on that Lahontan lake). Two of the hoodies have thumb holes so the backs of my hands are partially covered and I also use sun gloves when I'm out in my pram this time of year. When it's cold, I mimic @Stonedfish and wear nitrile gloves. Add a floppy hat, I ain't very stylish.
My wife and I have a "wellness exam" next week, given all this cancer talk - I'm going to ask the doctor to take a look at some of the bumps that are appearing on this wrinkled old bod.
I hear you .Bought all three colors available at Costco of those Eddie Bauer sun hoodies before I left for Montana last week . Far cry from the price of Simms ,Patagonia etc . Seem to get the job done wore one all day last Tuesday on Hebgen .
Having never worn these hoodies before , always just fishing shirts ,and buffs , hats etc . I'm sold on the lightweight hoodies . These Costco Eddie Bauer's are pretty lightweight, have no way to compare with any others . But as said in my previous post ,wore one all day on Hebgen last Tuesday . It was pretty warm all day , and I was comfortable in it . Even used the hoodie .
I'm sure sold on them , If I see a good price on some of the name brands , I might try a couple others also .Chinook Angler
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A question... a sun hoodie, sun gloves, long bill cap, sun gaiter, polarized wrap around sunglasses. No need to mess with any chemical sunblock? No need to re-apply anything, right?
I still apply some physical sunblock (zinc oxide cream) on places that end up exposed when I'm moving around. Like if I'm not wearing sun gloves, maybe my face if the gaiter isn't staying up all day. Just depends, but I always have a tube with me.
Good topic, Thank You All for the reminders and tips.
After one annoyingly uncomfortable sunburn on the back of my hands many years ago while fishing, I have consistently worn sun gloves; normally the fingertip-less style providing a little more dexterity and feeling for line management and knot tying.
When rowing I like wearing the lightweight knit garden gloves with the nitrile palms. I can still tie knots with them but have recently began using forceps knot techniques.
I am surprised barely a mention of gloves. Being a musician I like to protect my hands.
After one annoyingly uncomfortable sunburn on the back of my hands many years ago while fishing, I have consistently worn sun gloves; normally the fingertip-less style providing a little more dexterity and feeling for line management and knot tying.
When rowing I like wearing the lightweight knit garden gloves with the nitrile palms. I can still tie knots with them but have recently began using forceps knot techniques.