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  • Also I would suggest if your going to be hiking too that you should get a pair that clip onto your belt versus overalls ... hiking and nonbreathable overalls just dont mix

    I blew out my wading boots this weekend. Any suggestions on new ones? 2009

  • Also I would suggest if your going to be hiking too that you should get a pair that clip onto your belt versus overalls ... hiking and nonbreathable overalls just dont mix

    I blew out my wading boots this weekend. Any suggestions on new ones? 2009

  • Moisture could be trapped between the bottom of a nonbreathable covering and the top of the deck, resulting in rot and premature failure of the deck.

    The soon-to-be great outdoors 2007

  • Moisture could be trapped between the bottom of a nonbreathable covering and the top of the deck, resulting in rot and premature failure of the deck.

    The soon-to-be great outdoors 2007

  • The synthetics will quickly begin trapping your body's heat, and the nonbreathable rainwear will help keep it from escaping into the air.

    Trouble in the Marsh 2004

  • SNOW: Zubrin hopes studying Mars-like conditions such as a nonbreathable atmosphere with no surface water will speed up the process.

    CNN Transcript Jun 23, 2006 2006

  • The synthetics will quickly begin trapping your body's heat, and the nonbreathable rainwear will help keep it from escaping into the air.

    Trouble in the Marsh 2004

  • SNOW: Zubrin hopes studying Mars-like conditions, such as a nonbreathable atmosphere with no surface water, will speed up the process.

    CNN Transcript Jun 23, 2006 2006

  • Put together a survival kit with the following items: midweight synthetic-fiber long underwear, both top and bottom; synthetic-and-wool socks; a synthetic-and-wool watch cap or balaclava; an easily packable fleece or synthetic-fill jacket; lightweight, nonbreathable rainwear, both jacket and pants; three high-protein, high-calorie energy bars; a small flashlight; matches and a fire starter, both waterproof; a survival candle; stick flares; and a small first-aid kit.

    Trouble in the Marsh 2004

  • Put together a survival kit with the following items: midweight synthetic-fiber long underwear, both top and bottom; synthetic-and-wool socks; a synthetic-and-wool watch cap or balaclava; an easily packable fleece or synthetic-fill jacket; lightweight, nonbreathable rainwear, both jacket and pants; three high-protein, high-calorie energy bars; a small flashlight; matches and a fire starter, both waterproof; a survival candle; stick flares; and a small first-aid kit.

    Trouble in the Marsh 2004

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