Cover ups

My attempt at using a long polo shirt failed miserably as I was way too slow in clumsily pulling it over my head! Received a chuckle in response rather than disgust, at least.

The only alternative I can think of to a wrap skirt or kilt, as above, is a full-size sarong folded in half with a knot tying two of the corners. Put your head and one arm through the resulting hole and you'll be covered in a one-shouldered garment, subject to any breeze which may defeat the fabric if blowing from the open side! It also may not work if you have a backpack - or perhaps it shall. I can't recall who to credit with demonstrating it on this site, perhaps Johngw or Ollygrumps.

• 2 years ago

Another possible enhancement for the wrap skirt/kilt would be to use magnets to close it rather than Velcro, especially if you're concerned about Velcro sticking where it shouldn't, like your nice lightweight fabric.

• 2 years ago

I use the body wrap towel that PnP mentions. Easy to put on and take off and it rolls into a small item I can carry in my hand while walking. I carry it around even at the nudist resort as my sitting towel since it is so easy to hold.

• 2 years ago

I use a turkish towel. Lightweight. Natural cotton. Dries quickly. All kinds of cute colours available. I'll just throw it over my shoulder or loop it thru a backpack strap for quick-draw access.

• 2 years ago

My attempt at using a long polo shirt failed miserably as I was way too slow in clumsily pulling it over my head! Received a chuckle in response rather than disgust, at least.The only alternative I can think of to a wrap skirt or kilt, as above, is a full-size sarong folded in half with a knot tying two of the corners. Put your head and one arm through the resulting hole and you'll be covered in a one-shouldered garment, subject to any breeze which may defeat the fabric if blowing from the open side! It also may not work if you have a backpack - or perhaps it shall. I can't recall who to credit with demonstrating it on this site, perhaps Johngw or Ollygrumps.

I think it was Ollygrumps.

• 2 years ago

Great topic. I have very thin full split running shorts that I cut at the crotch and at one hip where I put Velcro tabs. I made a thin but strong enough bungee cord for around my waist. Then I fed that through the drawstring. To deploy, I release the hip and crotch and ball up the fabric on the shaded side. Covering up ends up looking more like a kilt because it is awkward to Velcro the crotch again. I hope to fix this system or try something else. Watching for your suggestions.

• 2 years ago

Honestly, when hiking nude, I don't carry any emergency cover-up with me. First, I choose areas where I am extremely unlikely to meet anyone, and I hike in the middle of the week, knowing that more people are out on weekends. That said, I hike with no guilt. I'm minding my own business in the natural world, so I simply don't worry about it.

• 2 years ago

Great topic. I have very thin full split running shorts that I cut at the crotch and at one hip where I put Velcro tabs. I made a thin but strong enough bungee cord for around my waist. Then I fed that through the drawstring. To deploy, I release the hip and crotch and ball up the fabric on the shaded side. Covering up ends up looking more like a kilt because it is awkward to Velcro the crotch again. I hope to fix this system or try something else. Watching for your suggestions.
You should be fine with the open crotch unless it is so short that things stick out.

• 2 years ago

Honestly, when hiking nude, I don't carry any emergency cover-up with me. First, I choose areas where I am extremely unlikely to meet anyone, and I hike in the middle of the week, knowing that more people are out on weekends. That said, I hike with no guilt. I'm minding my own business in the natural world, so I simply don't worry about it.
This is exactly my approach. I used to carry shorts in my pack strap but, one time, I caught my boot on them as I tried to put them on and looked foolish (I'm sure) as I scrambled to cover. The small group of three saw me dancing around on one foot and laughed, saying that was unnecessary. Ever since then, the shorts stay in the pack.

• 2 years ago