Looking for a smell resistant shirt

**Footslogger** · 10-31-2006, 09:00

Originally Posted by Frolicking Dinosaurs

Wonder if any company has considered using silver with a natural fiber - like cotton, silk or wool? Would seem to be the best of both worlds.

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If memory serves correctly, which is sometimes a challenge these days, I think that Mountain Hardware had a line of technical T-shirts that they marketed as having silver content.

I'm still pretty skeptical about ANY garments being touted as non-odor retaining. It's been my experience that some work better than others but they all backslide into stank mode with repeated use, regardless of the laundering technique.

'Slogger

**RockyTrail** · 10-31-2006, 12:24

Just remember, when you finally notice the funk, your neighbors have been smelling it for 5 days

It's a subconcious self-denial thing

**DGrav** · 10-31-2006, 16:02

I can not say enough good things about my Ibex-T.

The Echo-T is my favorite.

**hammock engineer** · 10-31-2006, 16:20

Originally Posted by DGrav

I can not say enough good things about my Ibex-T.

The Echo-T is my favorite.

I think I am either going with an Ibex or a smartwool. I am not in a hurry and trying to see what end of season deals come around. I found a smartwool for $40. The Echo-T is this year's model the new one is the Qu T. I think if you consider the use I will get out of one shirt, the price isn't as big of a deal.

**Peaks** · 10-31-2006, 16:22

Gee, the backside of our Philmont crew shirts had "Same Shirt Different Day" printed on them.

**Ewker** · 10-31-2006, 18:42

has anyone ever used these shirts. It says "Base-layer apparel made of 100% polyester pique, anti-bacterial fabric that wicks away moisture, dries quickly and controls odors"

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=305640

**ScottP** · 11-01-2006, 12:21

skin is very smell resistant--I didn't even carry a shirt for the last leg of the AT.

**Dancer** · 11-01-2006, 12:58

Originally Posted by ScottP

skin is very smell resistant--I didn't even carry a shirt for the last leg of the AT.

great idea but it could get the ladies arrested and depending on the lady, other hikers might be traumitized...

Amazonwoman (don't worry, I'm keeping my shirt on

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**Frolicking Dinosaurs** · 11-01-2006, 13:21

skin is very smell resistant--I didn't even carry a shirt for the last leg of the AT.

This would a dangerous practice for the female dino... she would likely step on her nipples and any youngsters that passed by would be traumatized by the preview of coming attractions.

**hammock engineer** · 11-02-2006, 10:29

Originally Posted by amazonwoman

great idea but it could get the ladies arrested and depending on the lady, other hikers might be traumitized...

Amazonwoman (don't worry, I'm keeping my shirt on

)

Originally Posted by Frolicking Dinosaurs

This would a dangerous practice for the female dino... she would likely step on her nipples and any youngsters that passed by would be traumatized by the preview of coming attractions.

Thanks I needed a good laugh this morning.

**rusty075** · 11-02-2006, 13:37

I've had good luck with the EMS "techwick" shirts with the imbedded silver thread technology. Been using a pair of them (one short, one long sleeve) for a couple of years now. The long sleeve even has the little thumb holes at the cuffs to keep it from riding up. (Although when I first got it I thought the thumb holes were defects...I'm a bit slow sometimes)

They've got a lot going for them: They're cheap (ish) ~$20 for the t-shirt, ~$30 for the long sleeve, they're light, they dry fast, and they wear well.

The anti-stink stuff does work, but it's not a miracle. Compared to a conventional polypro shirt, when you've been wearing one of the techwick ones for 5 days you only smell like you've been wearing it for 3.

**Lanthar Mandragoran** · 11-02-2006, 16:59

Originally Posted by Frolicking Dinosaurs

The smell is from bacteria breaking down sweat. Normal washing does not kill the bacteria, but bleach, bleach alternative and oxyclean will kill most of them.

Hmmm... I need to get the wife to pick up some oxyxclean as some of my synth's are starting to stink after just a couple / few hours of NON-trail wear...

**vaporjourney** · 11-03-2006, 15:48

Originally Posted by hammock engineer

I think I am either going with an Ibex or a smartwool. I am not in a hurry and trying to see what end of season deals come around. I found a smartwool for $40. The Echo-T is this year's model the new one is the Qu T. I think if you consider the use I will get out of one shirt, the price isn't as big of a deal.

where did u find the Smartwool tee for $40?

Does anyone have experience with both Smartwool and Ibex tees that can make a comparison between the two? I have some smartwool pants that I'm happy with, but have only used them on one trip. Can't tell how well they would hold up on a thru. Are Ibex shirts more durable, which is the only reason I would pay a significantly higher price than smartwool. Or perhaps the durability issue isn't really a problem with Smartwool products?

**hammock engineer** · 11-03-2006, 15:56

Here is the links to a couple that I found. I only bookmarked the XL's since that is what I wear. There may be some other deals out there. These I found using google. Post any others that you find. I haven't ordered any of these yet, so don't buy all of them.

http://www.mountaingear.com/pages/pr...tem/112084/N/0

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...ry_rn=22000304

I have ordered from Mountaingear and not had any problems. Although I get climbing magizenes and catologs in the mail.

**vaporjourney** · 11-05-2006, 20:35

thanks for that hammock engineer. I wonder what sort of weight the long sleeve shirt is right here: http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/48109329.htm ? I'm looking for a midweight top I think, but this one isn't specified.

they also have the 'Bent' longsleeve on closeout at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bent-Crew-Mens.../dp/B000I6QR12

**Footslogger** · 11-05-2006, 21:18

There are certain things I am willing to pay top dollar for ...and a T-shirt for hiking just isn't one of them. $40 for a shirt that gets smelly, but not quite as bad as others ??

That said, I am interested in a lightweight T-shirt that dries quickly and for that reason I do hike in ones made of synthetic material. But given the fact that they all stink after a while I opt for the $10 - 12 generic polypro T-shirts. I bought a handful of them from Campmor years ago and although they do develop odor again soon after use they do get the job done.

'Slogger

**Jim Adams** · 11-06-2006, 03:32

just talked to Boudan this weekend and he was telling me about a new mid weight capaline top by Patagonia that he just purchased and he said that Patagonia has a printed warrenty on the package that the product is garanteed for life not to smell. may be worth checking out!
geek

**ScubaDooba** · 11-06-2006, 11:56

Anyone ever try this?

http://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Specia.../dp/B000H0Y6RQ

Hunters use it to keep their clothes from getting odorous so animals can't detect them. You can pick it up at your local wal-mart or sporting goods store.

**Footslogger** · 11-06-2006, 12:00

Originally Posted by ScubaDooba

Anyone ever try this?

http://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Specia.../dp/B000H0Y6RQ

Hunters use it to keep their clothes from getting odorous so animals can't detect them. You can pick it up at your local wal-mart or sporting goods store.

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I'm bettin that stuff wouldn't touch hiker stank !!

'Slogger

**refreeman** · 11-06-2006, 16:45

There is a SmartWool Smart Tee - Men's at SAC right now if you want one.

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