Rob,

As Don pointed out, the synthetic issue probably isn't that big of a deal. I tend to be a little paranoid about certain things....

BDUs are fine in fair weather, aggravating when they get wet, problems when cold and wet. Do a search here, the subject has been covered in depth by people who are both more knowledgable and articulate than I.

Carhartt is great stuff, but expensive, and it suffers from one of the same problems as BDUs. Namely, cotton. Carhartt has been covered here as well.


In late spring and summer, I wear synthetics and cotton. Late fall and winter I wear syntheics and wool. Generalized, but basically accurate. Raingear for both.

Take care,

Andy