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In alot of US Westerns cowboys and such are seen wearing long sleeves, panchos etc.? Is this real or a movie trope? If its real would not most die or drop from heat stroke? (lemmy.world)

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[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 19 points 6 days ago

I live in New Mexico, when out hiking with my dogs I wear a light long sleeved shirt, long pants (I have already survived one rattlesnake bite, I am not up for another), and a wide brimmed hat.

If you are talking about historical movies, it was also cooler back then. The high for June 1895 was 82f/28c July it was 84f/29c, and August was 83f/28c. And in New Mexico our nights are typically 30f lower than our days, and a cowboy back then would have one set of clothes.

Also as mentioned, the sun here is brutal. You have to keep covered or risk sunburn. We also have mesquite with its thorns.