wrote:
: "Oci-One Kanubi" wrote:

:I like shorts and short-sleeve button-front shirts from Columbia

: You don't like full brim hats? Instead you like ball
: style?

Personally, I have a couple of the OR gortex hats with a full brim... got
them from Campmor. You know your own skin so if you burn easily make sure
your well covered.

Also I'd recommend a set of neoprene boots... I can't imagine the Mississippi
being all that clean... (probably cleaner than the Chicago though).

: I guess what I need is very specific advise on what
: shorts and hat to buy

I think if you use common sense and you'll be fine. Get a good PFD and test
it in a pool so you know what to expect... stay far away from barges and dams!

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Chicago Paddling-Fishing wrote:

Also I'd recommend a set of neoprene boots... I can't imagine the Mississippi
being all that clean... (probably cleaner than the Chicago though).

No...it's probably NOT very clean

Plus muddy as hell

So you think neoprene boots better than open toe
sandals like Chaco or Teva for such muddy conditions?

wrote:
: Chicago Paddling-Fishing wrote:

:Also I'd recommend a set of neoprene boots... I can't imagine the Mississippi
:being all that clean... (probably cleaner than the Chicago though).

: No...it's probably NOT very clean

: Plus muddy as hell

: So you think neoprene boots better than open toe
: sandals like Chaco or Teva for such muddy conditions?

I don't go in rivers around here without them... neoprene boots and gloves
(gloves vary on how truely messy it is and if you think your going to be
poking around)... the last thing you want to do is scrape a hand or toe on
something, cut it and let that water in...

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Chicago Paddling-Fishing wrote:

I don't go in rivers around here without them... neoprene boots and gloves
(gloves vary on how truely messy it is and if you think your going to be
poking around)... the last thing you want to do is scrape a hand or toe on
something, cut it and let that water in...

Ooooo... yes you are right

Didn't think abt dirty river water getting into cuts on
foot..... i.e. using open sandals that is