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vaporjourney
10-30-2007, 20:54
I've been using a Smartwool Microlight tee, but was wondering if there was another shirt that is even lighter (and cheaper). I know it violates some ultralight philosophy, but I always carry 2 shirts. I use a microlight smartwool to hike in (and avoid bad odor!), and then a heavier old regular smartwool tee around camp. I'd like to replace the second, but was wondering what alternatives are out there and cheap. I'm sure I could do things like chop off the sleeves, but I'm not that self-confident!
take-a-knee
10-30-2007, 23:34
I found some Visa Endurance shirts at Sierra Trading a couple of years ago cheap. They feel and wear like the underarmor stuff, very thin and cool, but they are much more durable, they don't pull like the underarmor stuff.
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brooksto
10-31-2007, 22:17
I wear an adidas clima cool t-shirt when hiking in warmer weather. Im not sure what it weighs but it feels really light and wicks well.
soulrebel
11-01-2007, 01:12
hike nekkid!!!
wife beaters really aren't much lighter but they are hella cooler!
I'm not convinced that light tee shirts are even a good idea. It can feel cold at night even in the summer. A good heavy tee shirt might be just what you need.
Panzer
The lightest upper body garment you're likely to find would be a running singlet, they usually weigh in at sub 3 oz.
Golite's Dri-Move Lite line is crazy light if you can still find the stuff around, but not terribly durable for a long distance hike. The compression tops from Under Armour are also very light, more durable and will provide very good warmth if you're using it as a designated dry/sleeping shirt.
Personally, I like hiking in polyester dress shirts from Goodwill, and sleeping in the same...