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I guess at some point after the ice retreated, people started to get too hot into their leather clothes, so this came in handy.

Just imagine being at 30° with leather jacket + pants pursuing some damn fast animal for a couple of miles. You NEED lighter clothes.

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At 30° you do not need clothes at all.

I'd argue that having some light clothing to wick away moisture is better than wearing your birthday suit. Additionally having a bit of protection for certain parts is a good idea when you're running through brush and doing things that are likely to do abrasive things to your skin.

Yes. Clothes also provide pockets and attachment points

Yes, you're right.

86 degrees for the Fahrenheit-ers :-)

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