[pct-l] hiking shirts

[Edward Anderson]

Mosquitoes, flys, and ticks are a special annoyance on parts of the PCT.  On my 
PCT ride in from Mexico to Canada in 2008 & 2009 I chose Insect Shield cloths 
made by ExOfficio. I lived more than five months on the trail. I wore the 
ExOfficio socks, pants, shirt, and hat (the one with the cape to protect your 
neck. I wore it while in camp).  I found this to be pretty effective.  The 
mosquitoes would not land on my shirt and bite through. I sometimes only used a 
little Deet on my cheeks, forehead, and on the back of my hands.  I mostly used 
the insect repellent on my horse - in the evening and on places not protected by 
his blanket and fly mask.

Albach, your question was specifically regarding recommendations on a shirt.  
The ExOfficio shirt is well ventilated - it has four Velcro-adjustable vents.  
It also has two very large breast pockets with large Velcro-secured flaps. 
Overall, an excellent design.

MendoRider



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From: Albach <ralbach at austin.rr.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Sat, October 23, 2010 8:19:39 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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