The problem I'v had trying to wear spandex under sweats, is that the elastic digs into my hips, making it very uncomfortable. Right now, I wear a flight suit. All cotton, breathes very well. But I think i will try the karate pants for a more period look.

My first war some 13 years ago. We had an assembly line trying to make 7 suits of plastic armour 2 weeks before the war, for 7 new fighters, and it was some of the most God afwul looking things you ever saw. Tunicks covered most of it. By the next year, we had the time to get more "Creative" with th...