If you want to use 100% of the potential of an Adventure Suit, you should first learn more about the "microclimate" (Micro Climate) and how it relates to you so that you are more comfortable during riding. The microclimate defines a thin, invisible layer of air that is around your body. For the majority of people, the most convenient microclimate is 32 degrees Celsius (comfort temperature) and relative humidity of 30%.
Our microclimate can be affected by many things. To stay comfortable when driving, it is important to understand what things are affected by:
Different parts of our bodies react differently to changes in the microclimate. Some parts are more durable, for example, our hands and feet are more comfortable when the temperature is 7 degrees lower than in the rest of our body. The most sensitive part of our body is the head. We lose much heat from our heads to the rest of the body. Different parts of the body react differently from each other. Shoulders and lower back are more sensitive points to excessive cooling. Hands and our feet are constantly sweaty and need more care to stay warm and comfortable.
It is important to remember that to maintain a comfortable microclimate, your equipment must be able to keep you dry. Staying dry means that you will be comfortable. The heat balance is also important to stay comfortable during driving. The heat generated must be equal to the heat loss.
All leading members of the Mythical Routes team have undergone training at the GORE-TEX® Prod in Munich, to get further education in the material that makes Klim stand apart from most of the adventure gear brands out there. In our News category, we will be posting more articles about the GORE-TEX® technology, care instructions, and much more.