Two particular challenges: the virtual certainty of close encounters of every kind with poison oak and with tough-thorned brush.

If I get back to base without skin exposure, I can "shower" and wipe down an outermost layer, and then my skin, with a water-Tecnu mixture that should wash-away any poison oak oils.

Pushing or crawling through thorny brush has been described as "doable" with thick leather layers, but they are expensive and guaranteed to create a private sauna worth of sweat regardless of weather.

Ideas for clothing that would work to avoid certain poison oak contact allergic reactions and constant punctures? I'm guessing a hooded set of overalls, gloves, knee and elbow pads, maybe goggles??

Thoughts?

Thanks.