Richard Gear Answers Your Questions

By Jon

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Our man Richard Gear, Richard 'Clever Clogs' Gear has been beavering away answering your kit questions as usual.

He's our no-nonsense, straight-talking gear guru and you can find the answers to over 500 previous questions in our Ask Richard Gear section of the site, search to see if your question's already been answered or ask a question of your own.

This week Richard's answered questions about Gore-Tex XCR overtrousers with a three-quarter length zip, technical boxer shorts and the best method for proofing footwear.

Q: Who makes XCR overtrousers with a 3/4-length side-zip?

A: '...the bad news is that it's not easy to find Gore-Tex XCR shell pants with a three-quarter length zip, mostly XCR bibs and pants have a full-length zip. Here's why...'

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Q: What underwear to avoid embarassing thigh chafing?

A: '...outdoor people are fantastic at buying baselayer tops, but frankly fairly useless at underpants. My guess is that if you de-bagged the typical British walker, what you'd find would be a pair of cotton undies...'

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Q: Spray-on or dab-on - which works best for proofing footwear?

A: '...the first and most important step in reproofing boots is to choose a product designed for your particular footwear. Both Grangers and Nikwax along with others produce products specifically for fabric and suede or leather boots...'

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Richard Gear Answers Your Questions

By Jon