The Biggest PROBLEM with Modern Rain Gear
Summary
TLDRThe video script explores the challenges of modern rain gear, comparing non-breathable and breathable options and their issues with sweat and condensation. It suggests reducing sweat as the key solution and highlights the benefits of venting features like pit zips. The script also evaluates the use of rain kilts and umbrellas as alternatives to traditional rain gear, noting their advantages in ventilation and comfort during hikes. The narrator shares personal experiences and preferences, inviting viewers to share their own thoughts on the topic. Additionally, the script includes a sponsored segment reviewing the Ingui N20 electric bike, emphasizing its speed, design, and suitability for mountain biking trails.
Takeaways
- 🧥 The script discusses the problem of modern rain gear not being able to effectively deal with sweat and condensation.
- 🔍 It differentiates between two types of rain gear: breathable and non-breathable, with non-breathable jackets being impermeable to water but not sweat.
- 💧 Breathable jackets are designed to let water vapor escape while keeping rain out, but they can still cause condensation when the outside is cooler than the inside.
- 🌡️ Sweat condensation is a significant issue with rain gear, as it can make the jacket's inner lining wet and uncomfortable.
- 🔑 The solution proposed to reduce sweat and condensation is to reduce heat and sweating, rather than relying on the jacket's properties.
- 👕 Venting features like pit zips in rain jackets can help introduce cooler air and reduce sweating, but they may not be sufficient in warmer temperatures.
- 🌤️ The script suggests that ponchos might offer better ventilation and coverage, with some rain jackets having the ability to be unzipped into a poncho-like form.
- ☔️ The narrator experimented with rain kilts and umbrellas as alternatives to traditional rain gear, finding them effective in reducing heat and sweat while moving.
- 🏕️ However, the narrator acknowledges that traditional rain gear might still be necessary for activities at camp, where full coverage and warmth are needed.
- 🌳 The script shares a personal experience where an umbrella was more convenient and comfortable than traditional rain gear during a hike in the rainforest.
- 🚴♂️ In a sponsored segment, the script reviews the Ingui N20 electric bike, highlighting its speed, performance on mountain bike trails, and current promotion.
- 🎁 The Ingui N20 electric bike promotion includes free gifts and chances to win, available until April 28th, and is recommended for those interested in electric bikes.
Q & A
What is the main issue with non-breathable rain jackets?
-Non-breathable rain jackets are impenetrable to water but do not allow sweat and condensation to escape, causing discomfort and potential wetness from trapped moisture.
How do breathable jackets theoretically solve the problem of sweat in rain gear?
-Breathable jackets are designed to allow water vapor to escape while keeping water droplets out, thus addressing the issue of sweat and condensation buildup inside the jacket.
What happens to the sweat inside a breathable jacket when it comes into contact with cool air?
-When sweat inside a breathable jacket meets cool air, it condenses back into water and can end up on the inner wall of the jacket, leading to wetness.
What is the suggested solution to reduce sweating in rain gear?
-The suggested solution is to reduce the amount of heat and sweating by venting the jacket, which can be done through features like pit zips or by choosing a poncho-style rain gear for maximum ventilation.
How does the poncho feature of the rain jacket mentioned in the script work?
-The rain jacket has a feature that allows it to be unzipped from the bottom, effectively turning it into a poncho for better ventilation while still providing rain coverage.
What are the advantages of using an umbrella and rain kilt over traditional rain gear?
-Using an umbrella and rain kilt provides better ventilation and can keep the user cooler and less sweaty, which is advantageous during activities like hiking where movement generates heat.
Why might traditional rain gear still be preferred in certain situations despite the benefits of an umbrella and rain kilt?
-Traditional rain gear is preferred when at camp or during activities that require full coverage and protection from the elements, as it provides warmth and a sense of security against rain and wind.
What is the narrator's personal preference regarding rain gear for hiking versus camping?
-The narrator prefers the ease and ventilation of an umbrella and rain kilt for hiking, and the warmth and protection of traditional rain gear for camping.
What is the significance of the dew point and relative humidity in the context of rain gear?
-The dew point and relative humidity are significant because they affect the condensation of sweat into water, which can lead to wetness inside rain gear. Understanding these factors helps in managing the comfort level while wearing rain gear.
What is the sponsored segment in the script about?
-The sponsored segment is about the Ingui N20 electric bike, which the narrator reviews and enjoys for its speed, handling, and design, particularly on local mountain bike trails.
What promotion is mentioned in relation to the Ingui N20 electric bike?
-The script mentions a ninth-anniversary promotion for the Ingui N20 electric bike, which includes free gifts and chances to win, valid through April 28th.
Outlines
🌧️ Rain Gear Dilemma: Sweat and Ventilation
The script discusses the challenges of modern rain gear, focusing on the issue of sweat and condensation when wearing non-breathable and breathable jackets. Non-breathable rain jackets, made from materials like plastic, prevent water penetration but fail to allow sweat to escape, leading to discomfort. Breathable jackets, on the other hand, are designed to let water vapor out while keeping rain out, but they can still cause condensation when the jacket's interior is warm and the exterior is cool. The narrator suggests that the best solution is to reduce sweating by minimizing heat, which can be achieved through ventilation features like pit zips. They also explore alternative rain gear like ponchos and rain kilts, which offer better ventilation, and mention an experiment with these alternatives in a rainforest setting.
🚴♂️ Reviewing the Ingui N20 Electric Bike
In the second part of the script, the narrator reviews the Ingui N20 electric bike, highlighting its speed, which can reach up to 24 miles per hour, making it a thrilling ride. They enjoyed riding it through their neighborhood and on mountain bike trails, appreciating its performance with features like front and back suspension and all-terrain tires. The bike's design is noted for its motorcycle-like appearance, including dual front lights and a working brake light. It is powered by a 48-volt 1000-watt motor and has the option for a second battery for extended range. The script mentions a ninth-anniversary promotion with various offers and encourages viewers to check out the bikes before the promotion ends on April 28th.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Rain gear
💡Breathable
💡Non-breathable
💡Condensation
💡Ventilation
💡Pit Zips
💡Poncho
💡Rain Kilt
💡Umbrella
💡Dew point
💡Relative humidity
💡Electric bike
Highlights
The problem with modern rain gear is that it can't effectively deal with sweat, despite the use of advanced technology.
There are two types of rain gear: breathable and non-breathable, with non-breathable jackets being impermeable to water but not sweat.
Breathable jackets theoretically allow water vapor to escape while keeping rain out, but they can still cause condensation issues.
Sweat condensation is a significant issue with rain gear, as it can make the inside of the jacket wet and uncomfortable.
The only solution to rain gear problems is to reduce sweating by reducing heat, which is not typically achieved by wearing a jacket.
Venting a jacket, such as with pit zips, can help introduce cooler air and reduce sweating.
Some people prefer ponchos for maximum ventilation while staying covered from the rain.
The rain jacket featured has a unique feature where it can be unzipped from the bottom to function more like a poncho.
The presenter tried using an umbrella and rain kilt as an alternative to traditional rain gear and found it more effective for moving situations.
An umbrella and rain kilt provide ease, ventilation, and can keep you dry as effectively as traditional rain gear.
For stationary activities like camping, traditional rain gear might be preferred for its warmth and protection.
The presenter is considering the benefits of having both an umbrella and rain kilt for hiking and traditional rain gear for camping.
The Ingui N20 electric bike was reviewed, offering a fast and fun riding experience with a top speed of up to 24 miles per hour.
The bike performed well on mountain bike trails, suggesting it could be suitable for off-road adventures.
The Ingui N20 has a motorcycle-like design, with dual front lights, a working brake light, and a powerful 48-volt 1000-watt motor.
An optional second battery can be added to the Ingui N20 for extended range.
Ingui is offering a ninth-anniversary promotion with free gifts and chances to win until April 28th.
Transcripts
and so the number one thing that's on my
mind is
what if I get sweaty there is a problem
with modern rain gear and no amount of
fancy technology can fix it but there is
one potentially really simple fix that
if it works could change the way you
think about rain gear that's if it works
and today we're going to find out there
are basically two types of rain gear on
the market breathable and non-breathable
non-breathable rain jackets are going to
be impenetrable they are often made out
of plastic or some other type of
waterproof material there's no way that
water is ever going to get through these
types of rain jackets and that's great
if you aren't moving and working up a
sweat the problem with all rain jackets
is letting out sweat and condensation
that gets trapped inside your jacket now
what's the best way to get rid of sweat
well I'll give you a hint it's not
putting on a jacket that will only make
you sweat more and if you have an
impenetrable rain jacket on where is
that sweat going to go that's why
breathable jackets exist in theory
breathable jackets allow water vapor to
escape through the fabric while all
keeping water drops from soaking to the
inside in other words it keeps the rain
out and also lets the sweat out too but
there is still a problem water vapor is
only vapor when it's warm if it comes in
contact with something cool it's going
to condense back into water so if you're
heating up the inside of your jacket but
the outside is still cool because it's
in contact with the outside air your
sweat is just going to condense on the
inner wall of your jacket okay I am
getting
really steamed up inside this jacket
I think I might try to stop and try to
show you how steamed up my arms are
right now
I don't know if you can see that
how the whole inside
of this sleeve is just wet
from sweat condensation something
building up inside it and that's just
part of the problem I could keep going
trying to explain things like dew point
and relative humidity and more but the
main thing you need to know is there's
really only one solution to all of these
problems reduce how much you sweat so
you don't get more wet from sweat than
from rain and the only way to reduce
sweat is by reducing heat and like I
said you don't typically do that by
wearing a jacket now you can try to vent
a jacket to dump excess Heat lots of
rain jackets come with pit Zips that
help introduce cooler air and hopefully
keep you cool you may remember me
talking about pit Zips in a video I did
recently on winter layering but if pit
Zips are just enough to keep you from
sweating when it's below freezing
outside they are not enough to keep you
from sweating when it's 50 60 or even 70
degrees outside but venting does help
and the more you can vent the better off
you're going to be which is why some
people swear by ponchos claiming that a
poncho gives you maximum ventilation
while also keeping you covered from the
rain and so this particular rain jacket
has a neat feature
and that it doesn't just have
pit Zips you can kind of unzip it from
the bottom and turn it into
mostly a poncho so I'm gonna try that
instead everybody's always talking about
punches of the way to go we'll just see
about that but there's still one thing
that gives even more ventilation on the
Poncho the question is can it also keep
you dry here we go I finally got a good
hard rain to try out those rain Kilts
and umbrella to see that they'll work
any better than traditional rain gear so
let's find out so I picked up this
umbrella and Rain killed some time ago
and ever since I've wanted to see how it
compares to traditional rain gear I've
experienced the problems with
traditional rain gear for some time but
if I'm being honest every time I went to
pack for a trip I'd hesitate to bring
the umbrella there's just something
about traditional rain gear that feels
more protected but at the same time all
the problems with traditional rain gear
well they're all solved by an umbrella
this really stood out to me on a recent
hike to the rainforest of the Pacific
Northwest while we were hiking to camp
we started to get a light drizzle it was
just enough to feel concerned that
everything was going to get wet but
light enough that you try to convince
yourself everything's going to be okay
and I started to wonder why do I do that
why do I try to convince myself that it
will be okay and it dawned on me that
traditional rain gear is just cumbersome
that getting it out putting everything
on not to mention how hot and steamy you
feel when you wear it especially as you
have to move so I just kept hiking
hoping that either the rain would stop
or we would get to Camp sooner and then
I realized that I've got an umbrella
just sitting on the side of my pack
within easy Arms Reach that I could just
grab this umbrella cover me and a good
portion of my pack while still having
plenty of ventilation now the only thing
you'd have to worry about is whether or
not the stuff in your pack is getting
wet I prefer rain covers over pack
liners but if you prefer pack liners
then there's very little that would keep
you from grabbing your umbrella when it
starts raining and just putting it back
once it stops with little to no hassle
but does the umbrella and a kilt
actually keep you dry well as I was
using the umbrella and Kilt I did get
wet but not any wetter than I do from
sweat and condensation buildup inside
traditional rain gear and I was a whole
lot cooler less sweaty and steamy
overall it just felt better to carry an
umbrella but that was only while I was
moving the kicker is
I wouldn't want to have just an umbrella
and a rain Kilt while I'm at camp
I would want to be able to have
something that I could completely cover
up with if I was needing to get out and
I don't know even set up camp or
cook a meal or I mean anything that you
need to do while you're at Camp it's
really nice to have traditional rain
gear in that situation part of me wants
to have both part of me wants to have
the umbrella and the rain Kilt for when
I'm hiking and part of me wants to have
the more traditional rain gear for when
I'm at camp and ultimately I think think
that's where I am when I'm moving I want
the ease and ventilation of an umbrella
and a kilt when I'm at Camp I want the
warmth and protection of traditional
rain gear even if it means carrying a
little bit more weight now I'm really
curious what you would prefer would you
be willing to try an umbrella and a rain
Kilt over traditional rain gear drop me
a comment and let me know but before you
go video is not over yet I want to talk
about something just a little bit
different
[Music]
all right
[Music]
let's go see if I can hurt myself
[Applause]
now admittedly I don't know very much
about bikes or mountain bikes but
reviewing the ingui N20 electric bike
for this sponsored segment is some of
the most fun I've had in a really long
time
first thing I want to say is this thing
is fast with top speeds I saw reaching
up to 24 miles per hour which doesn't
sound all that fast but when you're on a
bike it feels pretty fast I had a blast
riding through my neighborhood and the
streets around town but the most fun
that I had was taking this thing out on
some local mountain bike trails sipping
through the trees at high speed was a
lot of fun if not a little bit dangerous
it makes me think that I could really
get into some mountain biking now I
should probably say I don't really know
if the M20 is intended to be a full-on
mountain bike but it performed really
well for me with both front and back
suspension and thick all-terrain tires
it's got a really cool motorcycle like
design with dual front lights and a
working brake light it's got a powerful
48 volt 1000 watt motor and has the
option for a second battery that could
give you some pretty powerful range and
right now they have their ninth
anniversary motion going on through
April 28th this is the best promotion
that ingui will offer with lots of free
gifts chances to win and more if you're
interested go check out these cool bikes
through the link in the description and
be sure to do it before April 28th so
you can take advantage of the ninth
anniversary promotion now let's go see
if I can hurt myself
foreign
[Applause]
that's the wrong break is this one over
here let's try again
nope again
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