[pct-l] desert shirts

[AsABat at 4Jeffrey.Net (AsABat)]

> Instead of spending 50 -100 bucks on a specialty long-sleeved shirt for
> Southern Cal, shop at a thrift store for a light, white, cotton dress
> shirt.  If it doesn't work for you, you can pitch it.  The cuffs are
> stiff enough to roll up if you need to let your forearms breathe.  It
> can be unbuttoned all the way, and still leave a lot of sun protection.
>  In the real heat, you can wet it down and it will stay damp and cool
> longer than wicking fabrics.  They can be pretty darn light.

For desert hiking I rip the seams out under the arm pits for more
ventilation.

AsABat