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BAJA Attire...

dean miller - 11-8-2009 at 07:47 AM

BAJA attire

I began going to Baja for spear fishing, lobsters and clams in December 1951. Some how I have never stopped

Our early tribe supplemented the ubiquitous white "T" shirts and Levis and serendipitously migrated into Baja uniforms..and we were a "colorful" tribe

A multi hued bright poncho or a serape with a slit cut in the middle for the head and secured around the waist via a piece of rope covered our youthful bodies, our feet were always covered with a pair of leather topped ex automobile tire sandals. And of course always a sombrero.

Surprisingly every we wore was very comfortable and functional..Now the ponchos serapes, automobile tire sandals, and sombreros are no longer worn by the population or diving tribes, but have been relegated into the status of tourist fodder.

Now I wear clothes that I have cheery picked for Baja..

My choice of shirts is the Hawaiian made Reyn Spooner which has been the choice of aquatic minded people for several generations. It is bright ,colorful, cool and fashionable in any situation that would be encountered in Baja or the US, but not sure about God's Frozen people.

Levis? Still the choice but a tad more lose fitting than in the days of yesteryear. On those super hot Baja days a pair of cut off Levis.

Instead of a serape or Poncho I wear a Australian oil skin slicker "bushman's jacket" made by "driza- bone," or when it is really "howling cold" I wear a fleece lined warm up jacket or coat.

Tennis shoes are my choice but the plastic slip ons made in Asia have become a close second choice for the boat or beach.

For many years my only choice of head covering has been the Tilley hat made in Canada. I currently have two of them, a sporty model and a very extra wide brimmed model for supper sun protection ( the bright sun which I once worshipped is no longer my friend) Tilley hats are unique in that they are well made and guaranteed for life. Like any man made object they do wear out, I am well aware that Tilleys have a life span, I am currently on my fourth hat. When they do begin to show wear take the hat to a local dealer for a replacement or send it back to Tilley at their US address or if Canadian send it to Tilley in Toronto.

So how about You?

Osprey - 11-8-2009 at 08:31 AM

Some years ago I saw our guy at the gasolinera wearing some neat leather footwear. He said an old rancher made em from goat skin and old tire. I gave him 60 pesos and in about 2 weeks he had em there for me. I wore them out over the next few years, went back for more. He said the old man doesn't make them anymore, can't get the material. No more goats? Come on. No, no more tires without steel inside -- he can't cut the tires. I said I would bring him some but when I went looking I couldn't find one non steel belted radial in Baja Sur.

DENNIS - 11-8-2009 at 08:42 AM

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Originally posted by Osprey
when I went looking I couldn't find one non steel belted radial in Baja Sur.

Wheelbarrow tires. Not twelve ply but, thick enough for comfort.
I remember the white woven leather, tire tred sandals we used to buy in Mazatlán fifty years ago. I'd wear them till they fell off my feet.

DENNIS - 11-8-2009 at 08:53 AM

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Originally posted by dean miller
My choice of shirts is the Hawaiian made Reyn Spooner which has been the choice of aquatic minded people for several generations. It is bright ,colorful, cool and fashionable in any situation that would be encountered in Baja or the US, but not sure about God's Frozen people.

So how about You?

Well written, Dean. For your and Osprey's age, to still have a talent for recollection, is a gift. :lol:

[just kiddin']

And, those Reyn Spooners...they are a great shirt. They just say, "Beach." They also say around eighty bucks apiece if you want a new one. Can be more for a special edition. I have several but, my clothing store is Los Globos in Ensenada. That's a Segunda district with tons of slightly used clothing and I find Spooners for thirty pesos. At that price, I wear them without concern when I'm thinking about work.
Thanks.

woody with a view - 11-8-2009 at 01:19 PM

shorts, shades, flip flops. sometimes the shorts are overkill!

24baja - 11-8-2009 at 01:29 PM

Brett & I both wear men's swim trunks or shorts with cargo pockets, tanks and our ever present KEEN H2 Sandals. Our baja dress shirt is usually cotton beach print of some sort. I have on occasion worn clam diggers or fishing shirts work nicely for extra warmth if needed.

DENNIS - 11-8-2009 at 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by woody in ob
shorts, shades, flip flops. sometimes the shorts are overkill!

Pompano - 11-8-2009 at 01:46 PM

We called them.....Mulege Treaders...back in the day. Collectors items now. Stop by mi casa and you can have some old smelly ones. :rolleyes:

Paulina - 11-8-2009 at 02:01 PM

For me; Bikini, sarong, wife beater tank tops, flip flops and my lucky fishing hat. One pair of sweats and a hoodie for the the cool evenings, one pair of overalls and cowboy boots for the drive.

For Dern; Tshirts, cargo surf shorts, swim trunks, flip flops and a visor. Carhartt jeans and boots for the drive.

I also take one nice stateside type outfit "just in case". It has come in handy for a couple of funerals, church and a couple of quinceaneras so far. As I've been told before, "You clean up well!"

I usually pack a Guayabera for Dern for such occasions, but he has yet to wear it.

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dtbushpilot - 11-8-2009 at 02:08 PM

Shorts or board short swim trunks, flip flops if walking on hard ground, always barefoot on the beach. Straw hat and sun screen, T shirt if going to town, underware when going to church........dt

mulegemichael - 11-8-2009 at 02:14 PM

ditto, dt..i'll never have to worry about underwear, tho

alafrontera - 11-8-2009 at 02:14 PM

I lived in the Caribbean for 12 years, mostly St Thomas. In those 12 years I never owned a pair of long pants, in fact I owned nothing but Sportif "original stretch" cargo shorts; I like the shorties with 4" inseam. They are comfortable, durable and affordable if you consider how long they last.
They are standard attire for boaties, blue for sailors and desert tan for fisherman. Best value in the clothing indusrty IMHO. In shifting climates where there are day/ night temp swings I favor "convertable" trousers with the zip off legs. The ones I have are made by North Face.

Footwear? Lot's of good choices but if I had only ONE pair of shoes I think that nothing beats a good pair of deck shoes. In or out of water, you can do anything in them. I've tried dozens, Sebago Schooner is the winner for me. Once they are broken in they kick off and slide on with ease, no need to deal with the laces.

No t-shirts, very unfomfortable in sweaty situations. Cotton short sleeved button up shirts, usually Hawaiian or tropical pring but Sportif used to make some "Swiss Army" style shirts in solid colors. They were a cotton blend that had a high SPF too.

Traveling, fishing, hiking or rain I agree about the Tilley hat but no so fashionable :rolleyes:

I always carry it but am more likely to be seen wearing a standard "Panama" style straw hat.

I don't own stock in Sportif nor do I work for them, I've just been wearing tropical/ travel clothing for more than 30 years and if had to completely outfit myself from one source this is where I'd go:

http://www.waterfrontsclothing.com/home.do

grace59 - 11-8-2009 at 02:38 PM

For me it's shorts, tank tops, sarongs, a sun dress for going out, capris for when it's cold, a lightweight zip up hoodie, and my 2 pairs of Tevas...a dress pair and standard hiking pair...oh yeah, a hat, sunscreen and a coozie to keep my beer cool. Nothing else necessary.

bajabass - 11-9-2009 at 08:24 AM

Cargo shorts, long sleeve t-shirt, old ball cap. They all smell like fish!

Martyman - 11-9-2009 at 09:18 AM

I'm a redhead so its long pants and long sleeve shirt both in light cotton when I'm out in the sun. Now when I'm partying its a more traditional look of pancho and sunglasses-no belt or undies, thank you very much

Paulina - 11-9-2009 at 09:43 AM

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Originally posted by Martyman
I'm a redhead so its long pants and long sleeve shirt both in light cotton when I'm out in the sun. Now when I'm partying its a more traditional look of pancho and sunglasses-no belt or undies, thank you very much .

Sounds like a great photo op for when you bent over to get that last beer you've stashed in the crisper drawer.

Dern :lol:

DENNIS - 11-9-2009 at 09:46 AM

Hey Dern...What happened to this?
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Paulina - 11-9-2009 at 09:54 AM

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Dennis,

It's easier to use her deal. When she gets home at night it becomes a conversation piece to see what kind trouble I got into. I'll knock it off.

Dern

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DENNIS - 11-9-2009 at 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by Paulina

It's easier to use her deal. When she gets home at night it becomes a conversation piece to see what kind trouble I got into. I'll knock it off.

Nah...give'r hell. While you're at it, start your comments after the last [ /quote ] and you'll be out of the box.

Gramicci QuikDry Pants

Skipjack Joe - 11-9-2009 at 12:36 PM

These things are wonderful. They're so light you barely feel them, but they provide protection from the sun. You never sweat in these.

There's nothing worse than getting your pants wet in a boat and having to sit on your wet butt all day. These Gramiccis dry in 15 minutes. You don't have to come back to dry land with raw buns.

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BajaGeoff - 11-9-2009 at 02:14 PM

Boardshorts and flops in the day....jeans/t-shirts for when the evenings get cooler....and a Columbia fleece and beanie when it gets cold.

Oso - 11-9-2009 at 05:07 PM

When I'm not in Baja but at work on this side (Somerton/Yuma) I've got a somewhat upper tier job (a Directorship) so I can't look TOO sloppy. On the other hand I HATE wearing neckties and monkey suits, plus it's freakin hot here from April to November. The solution I've found is Guayaberas. When I wore them back in NC, people would ask if I was opening a barbershop but here in my overwhelmingly Mexican/Chicano community they are accepted as "business formal". That's why you see so many Latin American Politicos wearing them. I have about three dozen of them, mostly white short sleeves for Memorial to Labor day and a few long sleeves in colors for the winter. I have one for special occasions that does not have four pockets. It is modeled after one specially designed for Vicente Fox. When I bought it in San Antonio, I asked the salesman, "But where am I going to put the guayabas?"

I always carry one or two to Baja for when I'm not fishing or in the boonies. Otherwise, I like the Charlie Sheen look, cargo shorts and those shirts. I wonder how many he has?

Udo - 11-9-2009 at 06:22 PM

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Originally posted by grace59
For me it's shorts, tank tops, sarongs, a sun dress for going out, capris for when it's cold, a lightweight zip up hoodie, and my 2 pairs of Tevas...a dress pair and standard hiking pair...oh yeah, a hat, sunscreen and a coozie to keep my beer cool. Nothing else necessary.

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DITTO

motoged - 11-9-2009 at 09:16 PM

That's easy....

Work:

Chillaxing:

Hustling:

Dead: