I only read the first entry.......I got turned on the to the "wet/dry system" of camping years ago and it has served me and many friends well. I have my wet clothes that I paddle and fish in, used when ever on the water.....these are garments that have evolved and are still for that matter-so I wont go into the detail-it is nice if they are fast drying-nylon, polypropalene, capalene, etc........including undergarments-soggy undies are a dragg especially on a cold day. Dry clothes are dedicated to camp activities-they are also quick drying-i am now considering moving to some of the thinner wool garments-because the stentch of the synthetics is insane after couple of days on trail- which would be an exception to the rule. LEAVE THE COTTON AT HOME! Wool and synthetics are the bomb in the woods and on the water. The sleeping bag is also of synthetic nature-goose down is worthless when wet-and one will get wet-even if the canoe stays up right, you have a good tent and fair weather-Because we all sweat and that will create condensation! This system including boots-wet boots-and sandals dry "boots" in my case. I ALWAYS wear my life jacket when on the water and insist that my buds due too-no matter what the temps-footwear and the life jacket are a given .....undies are an elective!GO commando rambo! That is my 2 cents.