{"id":2042,"date":"2023-12-06T12:56:44","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T17:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/?page_id=2042"},"modified":"2025-12-04T15:18:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T20:18:12","slug":"what-to-wear","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/what-to-wear\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Wear"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Fabric to Wear for Outdoor Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a multitude of fabric types to wear outdoors depending on the climate conditions and the terrain. Some of the most common are fleece, wool, polypropylene, Gore Tex, and polyester. For more information on shopping for outdoor clothing, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/dress-for-less-how-to-build-an-outdoor-wardrobe-on-a-budget\/\">Dress For Less<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2042_b5840c-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2042_b5840c-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2042_b5840c-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2042_b5840c-f1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2042_b5840c-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2042_b3a07d-13 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title{border-color:#082e58;color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-tabs-id2042_b3a07d-13 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #082e58;border-right:3px solid #082e58;border-bottom:3px solid #082e58;border-left:3px solid #082e58;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2042_b3a07d-13 > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2042_b3a07d-13 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{font-size:px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-tabs-id2042_b3a07d-13 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #082e58;border-right:3px solid #082e58;border-bottom:3px solid #082e58;border-left:3px solid #082e58;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2042_b3a07d-13 > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id2042_b3a07d-13 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title .kt-tab-title{font-size:px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone um-UMTabsBlue\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id2042_b3a07d-13 kt-tabs-has-5-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list kb-tabs-list-columns kb-tab-title-columns-4\"><li id=\"tab-fleece\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-fleece\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Fleece<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-wool\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-wool\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Wool<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-polypropylene\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-polypropylene\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Polypropylene<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-polyester\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-polyester\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Polyester<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-goretex\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-5 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-goretex\" data-tab=\"5\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-5 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Gore tex<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tabc01149-33\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.kt-sc2042_19d52c-1b .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_19d52c-1b .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc2042_19d52c-1b .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc2042_19d52c-1b .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_19d52c-1b .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc2042_19d52c-1b wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-2072\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/2B641421-64B0-4496-AA83-A1E9F1B51FFC_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Blue button-up long sleeve fleece\" width=\"753\" height=\"1044\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-2072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/2B641421-64B0-4496-AA83-A1E9F1B51FFC_1_105_c.jpeg 753w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/2B641421-64B0-4496-AA83-A1E9F1B51FFC_1_105_c-216x300.jpeg 216w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/2B641421-64B0-4496-AA83-A1E9F1B51FFC_1_105_c-739x1024.jpeg 739w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/2B641421-64B0-4496-AA83-A1E9F1B51FFC_1_105_c-101x140.jpeg 101w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/2B641421-64B0-4496-AA83-A1E9F1B51FFC_1_105_c-317x440.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/2B641421-64B0-4496-AA83-A1E9F1B51FFC_1_105_c-423x586.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/2B641421-64B0-4496-AA83-A1E9F1B51FFC_1_105_c-634x879.jpeg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,753px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_b51243-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_b51243-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042_b51243-11\"]{text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_b51243-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_b51243-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042_b51243-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_b51243-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_b51243-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042_b51243-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2042_b51243-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042_b51243-11\">Fleece, made partially from polyester, is an insulating material that tends to be a mid-layer when dressing for the outdoors. Fleece clothing is tightly woven to prevent the amount of heat that can be lost through radiation and convention. Examples include jackets, pullovers, hats, gloves, neck warmers, and ear warmers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab3b18d0-d4\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.kt-sc2042_c1b497-92 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_c1b497-92 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc2042_c1b497-92 .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc2042_c1b497-92 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_c1b497-92 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc2042_c1b497-92 wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-2064\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Pair of green wool socks\" width=\"1086\" height=\"724\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-2064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c.jpeg 1086w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c-105x70.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c-317x211.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c-423x282.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c-634x423.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c-846x564.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/B8E9AA33-138F-497E-9080-D734D5A36AF4_1_105_c-951x634.jpeg 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1086px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has--font-size\">Wool is a material that works well as an absorbent insulator. This material works at its best when it is touching skin due to its water absorbing properties being able to insulate while holding sweat. Merino wool is moisture wicking, breathable and insulating and is highly recommended. Examples include socks, hats, sweaters, long sleeves, and long underwear.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab20a2c0-dd\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.kt-sc2042_d5a807-d6 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_d5a807-d6 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc2042_d5a807-d6 .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc2042_d5a807-d6 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_d5a807-d6 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc2042_d5a807-d6 wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-2055\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Synthetic polypropylene thin base gloves\" width=\"1086\" height=\"724\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-2055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c.jpeg 1086w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c-105x70.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c-317x211.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c-423x282.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c-634x423.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c-846x564.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/9AC4E339-12E2-4E07-994B-C287BED090CB_1_105_c-951x634.jpeg 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1086px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has--font-size\">Polypropylene is a great material because it is lightweight and quick drying. It can be a great insulator or base layer and can range from from thick to thin. This synthetic material stretches and has a hard time losing its shape. Examples include leggings, shirts, insulated turtlenecks, thin layer gloves.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tabf59196-44\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.kt-sc2042_dc7965-eb .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_dc7965-eb .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc2042_dc7965-eb .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc2042_dc7965-eb .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_dc7965-eb .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc2042_dc7965-eb wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-2079\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Thin green polyester neck warmer\" width=\"1086\" height=\"724\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-2079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c.jpeg 1086w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c-105x70.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c-317x211.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c-423x282.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c-634x423.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c-846x564.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/882EB046-ABA1-4D89-935B-97886131911B_1_105_c-951x634.jpeg 951w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1086px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has--font-size\">Polyester is a synthetic, lightweight, and durable material. It is highly wicking and is a thin base layer. Polyester is fast drying and is typically used when doing intense exercise. Examples include shirts, shorts, hats, gloves, underwear, and neck warmers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-5 kt-inner-tab405496-d8\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.kt-sc2042_df894d-ca .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_df894d-ca .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc2042_df894d-ca .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc2042_df894d-ca .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2042_df894d-ca .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc2042_df894d-ca wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-2081\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/E8847CC5-8DEB-4DD7-904A-E4B9A74E5079_1_105_c.jpeg\" alt=\"Blue gore-tex rain coat\" width=\"724\" height=\"1086\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-2081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/E8847CC5-8DEB-4DD7-904A-E4B9A74E5079_1_105_c.jpeg 724w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/E8847CC5-8DEB-4DD7-904A-E4B9A74E5079_1_105_c-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/E8847CC5-8DEB-4DD7-904A-E4B9A74E5079_1_105_c-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/E8847CC5-8DEB-4DD7-904A-E4B9A74E5079_1_105_c-93x140.jpeg 93w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/E8847CC5-8DEB-4DD7-904A-E4B9A74E5079_1_105_c-317x476.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/E8847CC5-8DEB-4DD7-904A-E4B9A74E5079_1_105_c-423x635.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2023\/11\/E8847CC5-8DEB-4DD7-904A-E4B9A74E5079_1_105_c-634x951.jpeg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,724px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has--font-size\">Gore Tex is a waterproof, highly durable, wind proof material that tends to be used as an outer layer. This tough layer can be crucial for warmth in climates where heat loss can be rapid. Examples include insulated jackets, windbreakers and snow gloves.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_e7eb4e-df, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_e7eb4e-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042_e7eb4e-df\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_e7eb4e-df mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_e7eb4e-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042_e7eb4e-df\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_e7eb4e-df img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2042_e7eb4e-df[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2042_e7eb4e-df\"] 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