[pct-l] hiking shirts

[Jim & Jane Moody]

I used an Ex Officio nylon long-sleeve this year.  Sleeves roll up and can be buttoned to stay up at the elbows.  Has velcro-secured breast pockets, one of which has a second pocket that zips closed (my main criteria for a hiking shirt).  Vented under arms and across shoulders.  Very nice but 'spensive. 



Mango 



  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Albach" <ralbach at austin.rr.com> 
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 11:19:39 PM 
Subject: [pct-l] hiking shirts 

Hello, 

I'm thinking of investing in a hiking shirt but thought to seek out some 
suggestions. I've done sections A through C (May-June) in a combination 
of white long sleeve nike and rei shirts - breathable synthetics - one 
with a  partial zipper/ collar - the other without zipper /collar. 

I'm thinking of getting a looser shirt with side vents, back vents, and 
possibly vents under the front pockets. I'd like the sleeves to roll up 
if desired and front buttons the entire length. My wife and kids have 
these equivalents but am having trouble finding exactly this for a male. 

I've seen the REI Sahara Tech Shirt and it looks promising BUT review 
suggests it fits small. I'm a 33 arm length 16 inch neck w a 45 in chest 
and really get tired of busting buttons or having the sleeves extending 
inches past my wrists. 

The Rail Rider looks good but expensive as well. Patagonia's stuff 
didn't really fit the check list. 

Anybody else have a favorite suggestion? 

Thanks, 

-Robert 
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