[pct-l] hiking shirts

[Joseph Anderson]

Casa de Luna recommends a Hawaiian style lounge shirt. Or a Casa de
Luna tie-dye tee. Or BOTH!!
Happy Trails!

On 10/24/10, Jim & Jane Moody <moodyjj at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
> 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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