DennyBigfootAt least you get black :-/ look at the womens colors -- ick!!
Mar 21, 2018
DennyBigfoot
Mar 22, 2018
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CardamomteaMen in black? I think men got too many things in black, plus black is not a good color choice for outdoor activities such as hiking, because you need to be spotted out quickly if you ever get in an accident. Just my opinion though.
DennyBigfootWell I definitely think both men and women should have a variety of color choices, but a lot of outdoor companies always offer black to men and women -- it's sort of an old standby in case the customer doesn't like any of the color choices. Also, I 100% agree with you on black being a terrible color for being spotted in an emergency (or just out walking the dog). That said, I almost always buy black because it absorbs more heat from the sun, and usually the womens color choices are terrible. I would buy dark blues or dark purples though :-) I'm rarely in remote areas though, so those bright reds and yellows aren't as important to me. I think black and some bright emergency color should always be offered, and then 2-3 colors that change annually. But just my two cents :-)
DennyBigfootas long as you're not completely incapacitated, you can turn the jacket inside out when you want to increase your chances of being spotted.
Mar 22, 2018
DennyBigfoot
Mar 22, 2018
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karthik3685Thanks! Good idea! Haven't thought of that!
BurningMoose As part of the nearly quarter of men who have some form of color blindness, black and grey are always great colors that you know you can wear with anything. As to being spotted, that's what a VS-17 panel is for. I've been on Massdrop long enough to know that folk will complain about anything though.
Mar 26, 2018
DennyBigfoot
Mar 26, 2018
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G-DeuceThanks for the interesting info. I suppose companies that make different color clothing have not taken into consideration that 1/4 of men have some form of color blindness. By the way, I rarely see anyone wear black when they go skiing, maybe except you! LOL