Hiking Shirts

Reviewed by PhilNC

An excellent and sustainable work-shirt for days in the sun and other weather. I was comfortable in non-summer conditions in the southeast US. This is not a hiking shirt, but a functional shirt for those in outdoor jobs also suitable for casual office situations. Excellent design with functional pockets and a good fit, along with what initially seems like solid durability. Best thing I can say is I am about to order two more after testing this one.

  Patagonia Light Farrier's Shirt I began testing the Patagonia Light Farrier's shirt in Fall 2023 through the winter for work outdoors as a natural resource consultant in the southeast US.  My uses included field reviews, wetland delineations, and species surveys in all sorts of terrain, vegetation and weather. I can honestly say it is now my favorite field shirt between October and April in my area (when days are typically not higher than 70's (deg F). I am planning on buying two more this summer, which is the highest recommendation I can make.

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Featured review by Sean Van Cleve

Designed for warm temperatures, the 50+ UPF Sol Patrol shirt is comfortable, quick-drying, and highly sun-protective. Best suited for fishing, hiking/backpacking, and general travel, this relaxed fitting button-up is ideal for many outdoor activities. Current testing shows top quality performance, even though some features seem unnecessary.

It gets muggy here in the mid-Atlantic. Much of the Appalachian range is considered a temperate rainforest. Typical hiking under the canopy here is nearly 100°F and 100% humidity. Loose fitting shirts like the Patagonia Sol Patrol have become my personal favorites for nearly any summertime activities, especially when hiking/backpacking.  UPF sun protection in apparel has been very important to me, as I try not to use chemical protection on my skin for outdoor activities. Patagonia products have become a mainstay in my preferred clothing for quite some time.

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Featured review by P_a_lloyd

Perhaps I'm being a bit nit-picky here because after all this is a very durable, lightweight shirt that still is able to maintain a heavy feel to it. It can offer warmth when combined with layers and yet can be very breathable and cool for use in the heat. It also offers great UV protection, and dries very fast but it fits very large and isn't quite as soft as I was hoping.

OK, I bought this shirt sight unseen over the internet, and while overall it serves its function very well, I was a bit disappointed with how it fit. I'm not usually picky about my clothes, but I want them to fit right and I felt like I was swimming in this shirt even though I ordered a medium (my normal size). Overall - it's a fantastic shirt and I can't complain too much. Fit & Comfort: Like I mentioned, it is a baggy shirt, but some people might like that. At least it doesn't constrict you in anyway, which would be worse.

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Featured review by TJ1984

Great use of mesh venting, easy roll up sleeves that can be buttoned down, and a quick drying fabric combine for an ideal hiking shirt for 3 seasons. The shirt is well designed, functions fantastically, and on top of that looks great.

The Mountain Hardwear Canyon long sleeve shirt has excellent fit, true to size (at 5 10 and a half, and 200 lbs, a size large fits perfectly without being tight or restricting of motion), very comfortable. There are no points of abrasion/chaffing anywhere along the inner seams. The construction appears solid, and the design is nice. The mesh venting is well placed without being at all obvious until you begin to inspect the shirt, and it works well for keeping you cool during hot days or high exertion.

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Reviewed by Ben Rivers

The Super Tamiami is an incredibly light feeling shirt that keeps you cool and helps protect from the sun. If you're going to be out on the water, this is the shirt to get!

The Super Tamiami is super light! It has such a light feel to it that it feels like you have nothing on. The only 'con' I give this shirt is that it is so breathable that you can feel every bit of cold and breeze, but that's a good thing since this is a summer shirt intended to be worn on hot and sunny days. You just want to be sure the temps are not going to drop very low at all.  This is a great shirt to wear out on the water or for any other outdoor thing where you know it will be hot and the sun will be shining.

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Reviewed by PhilNC

The Airspeed is a good balance of functions—above average in all areas but to be that versatile it has to sacrifice excellence. Breathability, quick-dry, sun protection and durability are all very good, along with comfort and a style that works in town and in the field. The slim fit may not work for everyone (go up a size if you are near top of the range) and long-term durability may be sacrificed for comfort and venting (time will tell).

The Kuhl Airspeed long-sleeved shirt is designed for warm temperatures with UPF 30+ sun protection. It's a solidly built shirt that bridges a gap for me between sunshirt and durable field shirt. Full sun protection (except for the rolled up sleeves at the end of a field day) The clip above from the Kuhl website shows the range of colors and sizes available for the Airspeed. Features The Airspeed is a 72% Nylon/28% Polyester hiking/sunshirt with side body panels, center back, and front sleeve being 85% polyester and 15% cotton.

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Reviewed by Doggymcnuggets

Love everything about it; would give it 6 stars if I could.

I own a number of fishing shirts and this one stands out as the classiest so far. The material is very very soft, light, and really comfortable, ideally suited to hot weather—but not recommended for cool weather use since the material is so light. Unlike some other fishing shirts, the vents on the back of this one are only placed vertically along the sides of the shoulders instead of running horizontally all the way across the back. The horizontal vents probably do the best at maximizing airflow, but they also look goofier when you're not on the water.

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Reviewed by Andre B

One of my best purchases ever, technical or not! This wool shirt has been on many explorations, hikes, and mountain bike rides. It's warmer than it looks, but never clammy thanks to the natural fibers.

The overall fit of Pendleton seems athletic, meaning room to move. Definitely not fitted. But not baggy either, as some of their vintage shirts are. The material and design are the real standouts here. The wool material is not too thin, not too thick. I don't find it itchy. And I especially like that it's 100% wool, so I'm not shedding a breadcrumbs-trail of plastic fibers along the trail. I originally bought it with light duty in mind. But I soon realized that it's great for just about everything. I've competed in mountain bike races in it. And worn it for trail maintenance days in the forest. It's been a wool midlayer. In cooler weather, I wear a merino LS shirt underneath. If really cold, I can put a wool zip-up over that.

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Featured review by MrsMustard

Lightweight, breathable shirt perfect for day hikes or backpacking. It is quick drying and doesn't wrinkle easily also making is perfect for traveling. Soft fabric and snap closures which make it difficult to snag on branches or gear.

I found this shirt on the sale rack at Bass Pro Shops and picked it up for hiking trips. I would say it runs mostly true to size but a little on the large side. Normally I wear women's Medium size shirts but the small version of this shirt fits me perfectly. Because it is specifically a women's shirt, it is tailored as such and has curves on the sides which I like over the straight-sided men's or unisex shirts. The fabric is very soft and breathable. The shirt also has a back vent which is nice.

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Reviewed by Charles Polidano

Hiking shirt for hot weather. Heavy for its intended purpose yet offers good ventilation due to the weave of the material.

The Fjallraven Abisko Trekking Shirt Fjallraven's Abisko Trekking Shirt is meant for hiking in warm weather. Its material is 84 percent polyester and 16 percent elastane, which makes it comfortably stretchy. The shirt is heavy for a summer garment, with the medium weighing in at 325 grams (11.5 oz) according to the official specifications. Other hiking shirts tend to weigh no more than 250 g (9 oz). However the material on this shirt has an unusual weave, with tiny points of very thin material arranged in a dense square pattern.

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