Our sense of fashion

[Taj]

Interesting observation at Disney. I visited the one in Florida and to the best I can recall went the hiker style with a much smaller pack. Coming from an arid region I always carry water. Coming from an outdoorsman background I carry snacks, first-aid, and anticipated clothing needs rather than be uncomfortable or someone's dependent. I also carry a monopod/walking staff for photography and back pain relief. You are quite right that we dress partially due to background.

Regarding fly fishing, I often wade shallow streams in river sandals and Utilikilt. I've been photographed by curious passerby and always feel quite comfortable in the hot dry Colorado sun.

[BBNC]

I agree that our upbringing has an effect on how we dress. There was a time when I would never have thought of going to town with a tee shirt and jeans. Now it's normal. I dress appropriately for occasions, but try to find the most comfortable and relaxed way of doing so.

Fly fishing, now that brings up possibilities, since I start wet wading when the water reaches a little over 50 degrees, and go all summer long.

[Detroitpete]

Hmmm..to dress like the gentleman you speak of--or to look as if one leaped from the cover of an Orvis catalog? I love both kilts and flyfishing. If I expect the water to be cold and deep and I'm wading through it, then I wear waders. However I wear kilts often while flyfishing when the water isn't cold enough to cause hypothermia. The cool water feels therapeutic on this old athlete's knees.

A waistcoat and tie might be a bit much for some, but so is some of the comical 'fly gear' looks I've seen folks splash into a stream wearing. To each their own.