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rogerbum

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When I'm fishing, I'm not a big fan of sunscreen as it wears off quickly (and the stuff on my forehead drips into my eyes when I sweat) and can potentially get on my lures and add a nasty scent that will drive away the salmon. As a result, I've been looking into various face coverings and hats. I almost always wear long sleeves but covering the face, neck and ears is the concern. What I think I've settled on is a "buff" or neck gaitor. This is a tube of lightweight, stretchy cloth that you slip on over your head. It's long enough that you can tuck it in under a shirt collar to keep the neck protected and pull it up over your ears and nose. Combined with a hat, it's pretty good protection. Here's one of the ones I bought recently.
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When I was stationed in GTMO and later in the West Indies ,I, like my buddies, was a sun worshiper. Whether fishing, snorkeling, swimming or just laying out in the sun at high noon we couldn't get enough of it. Sixty years ago we didn't think of skin cancer, and if we did, it was way, maybe 20 years, in the future. Now, sixty years later, I have had several lesions removed from different parts of my body. So far they have been small, but even a small one can require a one square inch excision. But, sitting in the clinic waiting room you can see the disfigurement that can come from too much exposure. Do yourself a favor, forgo the glorious tan and protect yourself now. Thanks for posting about this very real and personal subject.
 
I too hate putting sun screen on while fishing, this year is the first year I have been wearing a sun gaiter. I went with the Simms tidal camo and am very happy with it 50spf and very comfortable. At 30$ I think it is worth it I was a little skeptical about the laser cut breathing holes as some of them go onto nose thought I would get weirded spotted nose burn, but that has yet to happen. With a hat and sunglasses there is very little if any skin exposed. Have yet to row the drift boat with it too see how well it breathes and how much my sunglasses will fog up once exertion is put into the equation.
I now want to get a long sleeve shirt that is 50 SPF too
 
Great mask, Roger. Be sure to have it handy for Halloween. As others, I was a sinful sun worshipper, and now bow down at the altar of the dermatologist with her bottle of LN2, and the shrine of Mohs surgery. Hoping there will be some recognizable ear nubbins when they are finished! :? :wink:
 
rogerbum":3j87w7vp said:
When I'm fishing, I'm not a big fan of sunscreen as it wears off quickly (and the stuff on my forehead drips into my eyes when I sweat) and can potentially get on my lures and add a nasty scent that will drive away the salmon. As a result, I've been looking into various face coverings and hats. I almost always wear long sleeves but covering the face, neck and ears is the concern. What I think I've settled on is a "buff" or neck gaitor. This is a tube of lightweight, stretchy cloth that you slip on over your head. It's long enough that you can tuck it in under a shirt collar to keep the neck protected and pull it up over your ears and nose. Combined with a hat, it's pretty good protection. Here's one of the ones I bought recently.
SunProtection.sized.jpg
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Roger
Do you get pretty hot under that thing?
 
Roger, I like your neck gaiter better than mine, but agree that sun protection is a must. I've had all three forms of skin cancer carved out of my hide, and I would prefer to not have that happen again.
 
I use a buff when motorcycle riding for wind protection or cooling when wet down. It also makes a nice comfortable interface between rough gear collars and my neck. They make them in various materials/thicknesses. The thinnest would be good for fishing and in a lighter color would be just a little cooler.

I use hats like these when I need serious sun protection.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/ex-off ... -it-works/

and this

http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/acces ... ero-8.html

but check this out as well

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/FREESHIP ... 04887.html

Greg
 
you might consider another hat for better protection and sunscreen is avaialble as a spray and roll on applicator

and I like the gaither but dont have one but glad you are pro active

m2cw



fyi (I am at work today)

Melanoma is #1 cancer in the USA and no sign in decreasing

IMHO

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer, are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.

To lower your skin cancer risk, protect your skin from the sun and avoid indoor tanning. CDC recommends these easy options—

Stay in the shade, especially during midday hours.
Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs.
Wear a hat with a wide brim.
Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher and both UVA and UVB protection.
Avoid indoor tanning.


additonal info posted at
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_in ... safety.htm
 
redbaronace":1syb3znn said:
Roger
Do you get pretty hot under that thing?
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It's not too bad actually. On a hot dry day, you can splash it with some fresh water and it's a good evaporative cooler. The biggest issue is that sometimes my glasses get fogged. I also bought a couple of hats similar to the first and third ones Greg (Aurelia) posted above.
This one provides the most coverage and is actually the most breathable.
This one is also good but doesn't cover as much of the face. I wore it for part of the weekend. My buddy gave me crap about it and referred to it as my "bonnet". I'll wear it when I visit him in the cancer ward in the future. ;-)

I also bought some fingerless glove to protect my hands. The backs of those get burned if you're not careful. Some of the gear may look "dorky" but I think I need to take skin cancer more seriously and having someone poke a little fun at me is a small price to pay to prevent cancer. As for the buff, I really like the skull look/C-Brat hat combo.
 
ME TOO!

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:hot Over exposure as a kid and teen, especially water sports and athletics
:hot Fished all my life on boats, rivers, streams, lakes
:hot Raced sailboats for 35 years in the Bay Area and rest of California
:hot Couldn't use sun protection preps because they blinded you when sweating
:hot bad skin damage of several types, esp. on face
:hot melanoma surgically removed two years ago & still watching every bump
:hot thought about extra big bimini of the cantilevered type (no poles underneath for fishing clearance,
:hot but realized hats are better protection and cheaper, too
:hot often found hiding out in the shade nowadays
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Joe :teeth :thup
 
Besides gaiters, gloves and hats, several Mfgs* make fabric for shirts and pants
that are both light weight, UV proof and bug proof for those hot sunny climates
flying, creeping, crawling things love to test.

Aye.

*Columbia Omni-Shade Sun Protection, Bug Protection and the like

Grandma used to say, "There's no such thing as a healthy sun tan."
 
Being I am not blessed with hair (I don't miss it not one bit) I have for years had a hat on when outside. I have two basic hats one for the winter and one for the summer. Granted I have others that I wear on special occassions but mainly two that are my top choices. Both great for boating and outdoor enjoyment.

First is the winter hat. Gore-Tex, warm and made really well. I have had an OR (Outdoor Research) Seattle Sombrero for about fifteen years. It still looks great, I would buy another in a heartbeat!
http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/seattle-sombrero.html

Second is a Tilley. It's my summer hat. Has straps on both the front and back that can be tucked into the hat when not used. It looks nice enough to go everywhere with me during the summer. The great thing is this hat provides 50 spf, has great flow for those hot days, floats, carries a lifetime warranty. It's one of the best investments I have made for hats. :thup :thup
http://www.tilley.com/us_en/men/hats/wa ... -mesh.html


Recently I purchased a Columbia convertible shirt that is quick drying and provides 50 spf. I am looking forward to using them, they are a little light for winter wear but the great thing is they should be a real asset spring/summer.
 
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