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Old September 28th, 2004, 12:37 AM
Ronald Hands
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Elmwood wrote:

What is this special "overnight drying sock"
I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting!



Living in southern Ontario, I'm surprised you're not familiar with
Tilley Endurables. Check the web site at

http://www.tilley.com/home.asp?countryCode=Can

where you'll find both the quick drying unmentionables and the socks.
The underwear is made from "an enhanced form of 100% polyester."
I suspect the same could be said for the socks (but don't confuse the
quick-drying socks with the heavy-duty walking socks, which contain a
lot of merino wool and are definitely not quick drying).

-- Ron


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Old September 28th, 2004, 12:52 AM
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"Elmwood" wrote in message
...
Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night. He
even
suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent along with
you to
keep costs down.
I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me
on
what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by
morning. I
have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the
winter.
What is this special "overnight drying sock"


Silk ? Also does very well for undies!


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Old September 28th, 2004, 01:04 AM
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Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night.
He even suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent
along with you to keep costs down.
I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise
me on what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry
by morning. I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry
in Europe in the winter.
What is this special "overnight drying sock"


I prefer a suggestion I once read for lightweight cycle touring.

You take exactly three socks with you.

At any one time, two are on your feet and the third is soaking in
your water bottle.

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Old September 28th, 2004, 01:04 AM
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Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night.
He even suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent
along with you to keep costs down.
I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise
me on what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry
by morning. I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry
in Europe in the winter.
What is this special "overnight drying sock"


I prefer a suggestion I once read for lightweight cycle touring.

You take exactly three socks with you.

At any one time, two are on your feet and the third is soaking in
your water bottle.

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Old September 28th, 2004, 01:15 AM
Charles Hawtrey
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Obeying those funny little voices, "Elmwood"
wrote:

Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night. He even
suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent along with you to
keep costs down.
I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me on
what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by morning. I
have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter.
What is this special "overnight drying sock"


Most synthetics (polyester, nylon, etc.) dry quickly. Most natural
materials (cotton and wool) don't. To speed drying take advantage of
any obvious heat source, such as a radiator or towel warmer.

Someone mentioned silk, which I'm not familiar with.

Instead of a squirt bottle of liquid detergent take some powdered
detergent in a small plastic bottle. Less chance of messy spills.

I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting!


Socks are about the limit for me. I'd rather spend my time having fun
than washing stuff in the sink.


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Old September 28th, 2004, 04:38 AM
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 18:13:37 -0400, Elmwood wrote:

I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me on
what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by morning. I
have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter.


I bought a few extra pairs of cycling socks, which are quick-drying (to
keep the feet dry, but they dry fast anyway). Runner's socks may be that
way. They're "coolmax" or similar fabrics, but its really just polyester
with different various weaves.

I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting!


Underwear's no problem. Women's are often synthetic fabric, and men's are
usually worn down to paper-thin. So they all dry fast. ;-)

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Old September 28th, 2004, 05:38 AM
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Thin nylon socks dry almost immediately, as would I suppose any made
from polyester. Although thin nylon socks are fine for the summer, they
may be too cold for winter. I have had medium weight cotton socks dry
overnight in the hotel room in the winter, heavy cotton socks (not crew
socks) and merino wool socks seemed to take a good 24 hours. Of course
wool will keep you warm even if damp. I have not tried silk, but that
has a reputation as a warm and fast drying material, although not very
durable. The key is dry air circulation. A room heater that has a fan
will dry things much faster than just a simple radiator.
--
wf.

Elmwood wrote:

Rick Steves says to wash your socks out in the hotel sink at night. He even
suggests that you bring a small squirt bottle of detergent along with you to
keep costs down.
I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks, Please advise me on
what fabric the socks should be made of, in order to be dry by morning. I
have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter.
What is this special "overnight drying sock"

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Old September 28th, 2004, 02:06 PM
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 18:13:37 -0400, Elmwood wrote:

I would like to buy some of these fast drying socks,
I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting!


True confession time: I have been known to pack my oldest and rattiest
unmentionables and leave them behind as I go. Of course, I always remember
my mother saying "put on nice underwear in case you need to go to the
emergency room" -- at which point, I figure my undies are the least of my
concerns, and if it's a trauma case, they'll cut them off anyway!!!


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Old September 28th, 2004, 03:31 PM
B Vaughan
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On Mon, 27 Sep 2004 18:13:37 -0400, "Elmwood"
wrote:

I have in the past had socks take much longer to dry in Europe in the winter.
What is this special "overnight drying sock"
I will ask about quick-dry underwear in the next posting!


When I want something to dry quickly, I roll it in a towel, and then
twist the towel very tightly. Then I hang the item on a hanger in the
closet. If there's any chance it might drip (not likely after the
twisting), I put a towel on the floor under it. I can't say things
will always dry overnight with this technique, but I've had good luck.

ps It was 25 degrees here today (Southern Ontario)


And it was 13 degrees here in sunny Italy.

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