Bought this for a long backpacking trip into the flatops. If they are a heavy concern, you probably should go with a bug shirt anyway. All trademarks property of their respective owners My guide who hikes there all the time wore face protection on the beach, but still had short sleeves. I like my 100% nylon Columbia shirt, I think it was marketed as a fishing shirt. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. You can also subscribe without commenting. It remains an excellent sun shirt with new colors each year. The one good thing about them is that they are good at blocking insects more completely than any knit shirt, but a windjacket can also address that.. Then again, only a few hours were on the beach in the sun. Trekking or touring in full sun, you need coverage. Rate No spare or extra clothing. Perfect https://www.brynje-shop.com/en/sportswear~c248/brynje-super-thermo-t-shirt-10200200-p6945 Would add very little warmth I imagine, so could be work fairly modestly under a more convention lightweight shirt with decent airflow, sun protection etc hopefully without getting too hot. Login/Register access is temporary disabled. The OR Echo/ Pata LW class of shirts (sub 90g/m^2) are a great choice as recommended by others. Though it may not have the coverage of some of the other shirts in this review, we think it's a highly versatile shirt that even the anti-button-up shirt-wearers among us have a hard time disliking. Now that we've had it for several years, we can happily report that it still looks as good as the day we first got it. If you dry them with body heat, by wearing them, that seems a quick route to hypothermia. Im sure this is true with hiking shirts too, but Ive never tested two shirts of different colors to determine if the effect is actually noticeable. $48.00, Special Price In general I stay away from dark colors, but not because of heat attraction rather, they dont make for very good photos. Im in the market for some lightweight merino gear and Im finding that the cheaper and lighter options such as the Minus33 microweight shirt are about 12% nylon and 4% spandex in addition to the the 84% merino. Indeed, a good looking shirt. We've tested several seasons of the REI Sahara. It just feels. The collar is a critical feature IMO, for the sake of sun protection. (NOTE: I do not carry or own a dedicated wind shirt. A few options for drying: Silver ions for odor control. If I were back east, short-sleeve or even a tank top all the way. The sleeves pull up and stay unlike a lot of other LS shirts and made it easy when temps cooled in the evening. For 3-season backpacking I think base layer is the wrong way to think about it. Any opinion on this: http://arcteryx.com/product.aspx?language=EN&gender=womens&model=Phase-SL-Zip-Neck-LS-W. Arcteryx Phase SL zip. I have been really happy with the Patagonia Merino products. Moisture Wicking Yes (Quick comparison test: Put your mouth against the fabric and stronglyexhale.) I think it does a nice job of blending the characteristics of synthetic and wool. The Ultimate Guide to Canoeing Where to Go and What to Buy, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), Woodland Caribou Provincial Park Message Board, prAna Stretch Zion Convertible Pants Mens, REI Co-op Sahara Long-Sleeve Shirt Womens, Kokatat Tropos Deluxe Boater Pants Mens, Hydro Flask Sale! What is the air-permeability of that Mammut wind shirt? Privacy | Cookies | Terms, Comfortable and stylish, this sun shirt is great for both indoor and outdoor use. It wicks as well, it breathes as well, it isnt quite as fitted and thus allows for better airflow, and it also gives me the option for full zip, hood, and mosquito protection. I actually LIKE my polyester woven, button front shirts like REIs Sahara. If conditions are such that being partially or fully naked would lead to hypothermia, Im unlikely to launder my clothes, or need to. Thru-hikes and high routes, plus related guides, gear lists, and how-to information. Source: bought it new $16.00, Outlet - Columbia PFG Tamiami II Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's, Regular Price: Pretty happy with it so far. $30.00, Special Price Additionally, this is one of only a few shirts in this review that we feel can make a smooth transition from the trail to the office, earning it our Top Pick for Most Versatile. In the market for a protective sun shirt? Thanks! Heres the link: Icebreaker Kent Polo. The Smartwool Merino 150 Sport LS Zip fulfills all the criteria and looks sharp. The women's REI Co-op Sahara long-sleeve shirt gives you that, plus it breathes, wicks moisture and dries fast to keep you as cool as possible. The mesh tops are warmer than youd think. I must admit I get a little tired of the very close fitting athletic cut designs and would be interested to try something more shirt-like. A normal crew neck leaves a lot of neck exposed. I live in Texas and get to camp and hike mostly in warmer months. Finally, I want to look sharp when wearing it; I avoid poor-fitting, slopping-looking base layer underwear. I wouldnt even consider wearing them for hiking in temps warmer than about 30, or maybe 40 if its raining. Thanks for all the great advice. Composed of multidimensional polyester yarns that wick moisture laterally to dry quickly, plus polypropylene yarns that have silver-ion encapsulated into the fibre for long-lasting odour control. Average While certainly substantially more protective than sunscreen, this is one of only a few shirts included in this review with a UPF under 50. My Go Suit on last summersWind River High Route attempt: bug shirt, underwear, and stretch woven nylon pants. I use a Nike Pro Combat compression tee shirt for first layer @ 4ozs or an Under Armour cold ygear long sleeve mock @7ozs. ), and a pleasing aesthetic you can wear to brunch. But it has crazy airflow, which makes it a great hiking shirt for warmer temps. Sun-Protective Fabric Yes For many years Ive hiked in Lowe Alpine Dryflo or Paramo Cambia shirts. BTW, just did a weekend section hike on the AT in my newly purchased Sierra Designs Pack Polo SS. It helps, too, that I do most of my backpacking in relatively arid environments. View All Outerwear, Clothing, and Accessories , Top 25 Looks like the links had broken since I first published the post, so I updated it. Ive always hiked in tight fitting athletic top type short sleeve, unless its cold enough to use a fleece. 1. Can anyone recommend any of the above. I did try a somewhat more aesthetically pleasing hiking shirt but the sweat management just wasnt there. My only con is that the fabric frays too quickly in my opinion. Liked feature that allowed me to roll back sleeves. Andrew, have you found an acceptable replacement for the Sierra Designs Pack Polo? The few buttons on a polo should be okay, though. Any hiking shirt made of polyester and/or polypropelene is going to smell from use. Avoid woven fabrics, which normally have lowairflow. The cut should be regular, since a semi-fitted or form-fitted shirt will be too warm. I thought it might be useful in Corcovado, but all I used it for was sitting around the ranger station drinking whiskey. Blocks too much air, Yes they do get warm when blocked but the good thing is they wick so well its not a big deal. Highly recommended. My long understanding has been that dark colors attract more heat. But that it is warm because it wicks moist fast. https://sierradesigns.com/long-sleeve-pack-polo/, I cant tell the specs on their site if this is what you were referring to. But i also am not a fan of the typical nylon supplex button up type shirts, because they lack breathablity and most arent that well wickingi tend to feel clammy in them. I have two pieces that are blended merino/polyester and I also think they perform really well. After a week of wearing this without a hint of a shower of laundry, it starts building up pretty gnarly sweat salt lines around the shoulders and arms. Its usually below 50f wherever I hike and I get cold quickly. You help support OutdoorGearLab's product testing and reviews by purchasing from our retail partners. The fit and features of this shirt areperfect, but sadly it hasbeen discontinued and I cant find an exact replacement. Reduced yarn size of polypropylene lends soft touch to 100% hydrophobic jersey knit textile with mechanical stretch. Youre not getting the button-down and pockets, but this will be as anti-stink as youll get, unless you spend more on a pure merino shirt. Even without the pack I find it a bit warm. in https://www.railriders.com/men-adventure-top-p-1032.html?cPath=104_137. It's not ripstop, but it's made of a solid material that withstands being scraped through bushes and against rocks. Required fields are marked *, Your Rating Best Sun Protection Shirts for Women of 2022. If insects are a mild concern, I will just use picaridin on those areas. The other concern was cooler weather and if would provide a degree of wind resistant and being so light the degree of heat retention, it worked well enough with an Under Armour long sleeve thermal. We really like the classy, feminine cut and versatile design of this shirt. They are pricey though, look for sales, it costs to wear Yvon Choinards name! I might actually update the post with this product. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Is it not true that bugs can easily bite through merino and poly? Unless you're able to militantly reapply sunscreen after Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake Long Sleeve Hoody - Women's, the world's most carefully tested and objective gear reviews, Incredibly lightweight, very breathable, great coverage, super stretchy, Super lightweight, extremely breathable, easy-to-wear thumbholes, ponytail slot in hood, Very comfortable, good construction, hides dirt well, impressively soft, cute natural colors, Versatile cut, soft, solid coverage, tons of colors, inexpensive, Gets dirty easily, too stretchy to keep heavy items in the pocket, Low relative UPF, limited hand protection, snags easily, Few color choices, small hood, sleeves a bit short, Stinks easily, unimpressive durability, sleeves are short, A really useful sun shirt that's a great choice for just about any sunny activity, A ridiculously breathable, lightweight shirt with uniquely horizontal thumbholes and a handy ponytail exit point in the hood, A great everyday hooded sun shirt that's perfect for anyone who doesn't want thumbholes, An inexpensive but solid option for casual activity, Chest pockets (snap), tab sleeves, back vent, vented underarm, sunglasses loop, seams removed from arm pit, Extra large hood, draw string at waist, hip pocket (zipper), Ponytail hole in hood, flat-seams, reflective logo. Closeup of a knit synthetic (red) and knit merino (blue). In the West, I wear a longs-sleeve all summer because its worth keeping the suns radiation off my arms. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. This shirt also has a relaxed yet classically feminine cut that we like. Please check your email for further instructions. I still wear the Motus shirt on weekend trips since its comfortable and I got it on clearance, but for anything longer Id go with something different. When you do find yourself sweating, as you inevitably will, it wicks moisture well and dries quickly to keep you cool and moving. Get Backpacking Light news, updates, gear info, skills, and commentary delivered into your inbox 1-2x/week. In cooler temps the merino 2 is good and has zip neck for when temps warm or you are headed up an ascent. $16.00, Special Price I wore the long-sleeve versionfor a month straight last summer in the High Sierra and loved it: awesome air flow, super fast dry time, and goodlooks. Never really seen them mentioned but a couple of backpackers I know who hike in colder wet conditions swear by them. Ive used them over long sleeve poly long handled shirt for warmth or as a wind shirt, whether alone or over a knit shirt. The material was also light enough to leave the sleeves rolled down for sun protection, and the underarm vents seem to work pretty well. Options for L/s Mens shirts for hiking and traveling in hot & humid areas. I like a button-down with chest pockets, so any other suggestions youd have me consider would be greatly appreciated. Ive also heard (perhaps from a definitive source, cant remember) that bugs are attracted to brighter colors. What do you think of it? But a pure poly, even one with an anti-stink treatment like the SD shirt, will begin to take on an odor of its own. Id echo the suggestion of a merino-poly blend; the Patagonia Merino 1 is the best one Ive found to date- its a 65% merino and 35% capilene blend, you get the warmth/comfort of merino, but it dries quicker and is more durable than 100% merino, its offered in both short (4.7 oz in Ms Large) and long sleeve (5.7 oz Ms Large). Looks like the long sleeve pack polo is completely out of stock. Outlet - HydraPak Seeker 2L Seeking Collapsible Water Container - 70 fl. Or it might just be overcomplicating the process of wearing a top . But otherwise its the superior fiber quicker dry time, better wicking, more durable, less expensive. For the latter conditions, i either wear polygiene treated Cap 4 type, high void grid fleece, or Merino or Alpaca and synthetic blends. This feature requires an active Backpacking Light Membership. Only if you buy something. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. $56.00, Special Price While such shirts are generally more UV-resistant than knits, the benefit is marginal: a knit shirt with a UPF rating of 25 still blocks 96 percent of UV, versus 98 percent for a much stuffier woven shirt with a UPF ratingof 50. In no way affiliated with SD, or any clothing manufacturer for that matter. I can allow one-time click-through via Ghostery if it helps you out. Home Forums General Forums General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion Options for L/s Mens shirts for hiking and traveling in hot & humid areas. +192 Long: https://sierradesigns.com/long-sleeve-pack-polo/ Check it out here: https://www.smartwool.com/shop/mens-tops/mens-merino-sport-150-1-4-zip-sw015164?variationId=545#hero=0 A dedicated bug shirt (the subject of tomorrows post) would be a lot more comfortable for all-day wear. For that price you can just as easily get a merino base layer, or the Rab Meco shirts I mentioned in a previous comment. A note about polyester vs nylon. I now greatly prefer it to pure merino, and Ive been using merino since the 60s. Ive been trying to gauge how much is too much, looking at different sites, etc, and 4% has been coming up as an acceptable limit. Use the links below to share this content: Viewing 13 posts - 1 through 13 (of 13 total). And my Cabelas Guidewear poly shirt has vented chest pockets. Only thing theyre missing is a standup collar and zip/buttons, but perhaps with such light fabric you dont need the collar venting. These are both long sleeve, high neck, deep zip base layers. Assuming you dont need bug protection, I wholeheartedly recommend the OR Echo line. My writings on backpacking gear, supplies, and skills, and sometimes about running, hunting, and life events. Coupon Code: RAPIDSHIP20. However, when bugs are not an issue I would much rather have the superior airflow and moisture management of these fabrics. Is it that this clothing set up is for milder conditions, and that base layers are typically of the thermal variety, hence only needed in colder situations? GearLab is reader-supported. It also extends its usability with those underarm panels, making it much more comfortable to paddle or hike briskly using trekking poles. The LS in White, Insect Shield treated, is my favorite (and only) hiking shirtI have 3.