If you've had enough of hiking and climbing in old cotton T-shirts and are ready to upgrade to a performance-ready top, this might just be for you. Spun from ultra-light polyester yarn, it's built to withstand the demands of backpack straps, harnesses and abrasive rock but still soft and comfortable on your skin. The best feature of this shirt is its moisture-management capabilities, whisking sweat away from your skin on a hot climb without ever feeling damp.
It breathes exceptionally well and dries quickly so you don't get chilly on a windy summit when you stop for a breather. The relaxed fit means that even without added stretch, this airy top easily moves when you do so it never feels restrictive, and the Raglan style sleeves and hemming technique cut down on seams to minimize chafing. That said, we found the design to be slightly off with the neckline not sitting flush against the skin.
As far as T-shirts go, it offers decent coverage to help protect your skin from the sun and though it's a synthetic top, it is treated with an antimicrobial agent which does seem to reduce how smelly it gets with wear. It's treated with which is unusual for a T-shirt and we're not totally sure why, since we'd be more likely to throw on a light if it starts to sprinkle and it's very anyway. All in, we do enjoy the feel and performance of this top, but it does come in at quite a high price point, perhaps unsurprisingly given the brand.
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