This is designed for those of you looking to stay cool and dry even on warm weather runs (and hikes). A blend of and lyocell feels soft against your skin and wicks sweat away as you warm up, drying quickly so you don't get chilled when you stop for a drink of water. The relaxed fit of this tank might not be to everyone's taste, but we found that it helps to keep us cool on hot days, and it's quite flattering.

The high neck and back also offers more sun protection across your back and shoulders than your average racerback for running in. With and a looser fit, we have yet to experience any chafing with this design and the wool properties mean we've been able to put quite a few hours in it without it getting stinky. This is a big plus, especially because wool is known to degrade faster than , and fewer washes equals more wears in the long run.

We love this top for active travel, because it regulates our temperature and it's stylish enough to wear off the trail with a pair of leggings or joggers, which means we can pack lighter and . This winter, like most, hasn't exactly brought a lot of tank top weather to Scotland, so I've been biding my time until I can test this top out. Smartwool is based in Colorado, the state I called home for many years, so it's near and dear to my heart and I hoped it would be a great addition to my running wardrobe.

Finally, it warmed up here and I got it out on a few warm park runs before taking it to Gran Canaria recently on a hiking adventure. Here.