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RE: 23 Life or Death Survival Myths Debunked!
Killer cotton is a real problem in the wilderness. In my experience hypothermia is the major concern. I have had to treat many hypothermia victims in 60 and 70 degree weather. Once you are wet on the water the body heat goes fast.
Clothing is so important! People read @bmwrider 's comment, and heed it! You don't want to be out there wearing the wrong stuff.
I am old fashioned and like wool as a base layer, but I also used a lot of synthetics from there. In my former occupation I had a high likelihood of ending up wet and had no desire to lower my core temperature.
I like synthetics against my skin, and my final layer, but other than that - I still like wool.