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tombolino
10-01-2018, 16:26
Hi all,

I would guess already that for some of you, the answer to this post may be more or less like this:
"I dont care too much about a cool style when hiking or backpacking"

I have designed some sweat wicking/sports material shirts that have cool patterns....as opposed to your usual classic solid colors or your sports workout shirts made by big brands. A pattern is any image/graphic that repeats all over a garment.

Do any of you have any interest in hiking/backpacking short sleeved sweat wicking shirts that have cool/fun designs/patterns?

Thank you

S

George
10-01-2018, 16:28
sure, for 5$ shipped

Traffic Jam
10-01-2018, 16:59
Do you make women’s shirts? Can the body and sleeve lengths be customized? I have difficulty finding shirts that fit appropriately.

AllDownhillFromHere
10-01-2018, 22:57
As long as the pattern is neutral colors, I'd be interested.

chknfngrs
10-02-2018, 11:42
If they’re not cool I’m out (what do they look like?)

JPritch
10-02-2018, 12:41
Not just patterns, but even cool graphics/logos on wicking shirts would be cool. It seems the majority of cool shirts with interesting hiking related designs and logos are either cotton or poly/cotton blend. I don't see too many on a nice dri-fit type of fabric. And please avoid the cheap "wicking" material in your product. If you've run enough local 5K's that advertise a free wicking t-shirt, you'll know what I mean.

fastfoxengineering
10-02-2018, 17:17
The ice breaker tech t has alot of designs for a technical t shirt.

Its really, really expensive though.

However, my buddies suvived the AT with very reasonable wear. The only holes, small ones too, were rub spots from his pack straps on the shoulders.

He loved that shirt and it looked like an excellent piece if kit. Said he was going to buy another when home.




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Mags
10-02-2018, 21:13
Do any of you have any interest in hiking/backpacking short sleeved sweat wicking shirts that have cool/fun designs/patterns?


Plaid. Lots of plaid... ;)

43736

tombolino
10-03-2018, 13:10
Mags, is that nylon or cotton?
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Mags
10-03-2018, 15:30
Wrangler Utility Shirt 80% poly, 20% nylon. (https://www.wrangler.com/shop/men-shirts/mens-utility-short-sleeve-button-down-plaid-shirt-nsp8iwr?variationId=NSP8IWR#hero=0) Some are a different blend (https://www.wrangler.com/shop/men-shirts/mens-utility-short-sleeve-button-down-plaid-shirt-nsp7iwx?variationId=NSP7IWX#hero=0). $15 at Wally World. I have three versions of this shirt in different colors.

Great for day hikes and backpacking in hot and muggy Southeast Appalachians. I wore the one in the photo on and off for a year straight.

AllDownhillFromHere
10-03-2018, 17:17
Wrangler Utility Shirt 80% poly, 20% nylon. (https://www.wrangler.com/shop/men-shirts/mens-utility-short-sleeve-button-down-plaid-shirt-nsp8iwr?variationId=NSP8IWR#hero=0) Some are a different blend (https://www.wrangler.com/shop/men-shirts/mens-utility-short-sleeve-button-down-plaid-shirt-nsp7iwx?variationId=NSP7IWX#hero=0). $15 at Wally World. I have three versions of this shirt in different colors.Great for day hikes and backpacking in hot and muggy Southeast Appalachians. I wore the one in the photo on and off for a year straight.

And terrible for LNT. Keep the colors neutral, please. When I look down a green (or brown, or snowy white) valley, I want to see the valley, not your red shirt.

George
10-03-2018, 20:13
And terrible for LNT. Keep the colors neutral, please. When I look down a green (or brown, or snowy white) valley, I want to see the valley, not your red shirt.

then know how it feels to want

Heliotrope
10-04-2018, 07:42
And terrible for LNT. Keep the colors neutral, please. When I look down a green (or brown, or snowy white) valley, I want to see the valley, not your red shirt.

Can he still wear that shirt in red rock canyons?


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illabelle
10-04-2018, 13:24
More than once I've complained that so much of the outdoor apparel is solid colors. Sometimes I want to wear flowers, or stripes, or plaid, or paisley, or anything except solid. So put me down as interested.

Mags
10-04-2018, 16:37
And terrible for LNT. Keep the colors neutral, please. When I look down a green (or brown, or snowy white) valley, I want to see the valley, not your red shirt.

It is burnt orange...same color as the rocks where there was no one else in site.

Now, if I was still in my native Rhode Island in the thick woods that is congested and never far from I95 , I'd wear a different shirt.

Of course, you do realize plaid has been the de facto color pattern for outdoor users for 500+ years I assume, too?
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/brief-history-plaid-180957342/

https://www.outdoorresearch.com/blog/article/why-do-outdoorsy-people-love-plaid-so-much (https://www.outdoorresearch.com/blog/article/why-do-outdoorsy-people-love-plaid-so-much)
https://mensguide.stitchfix.com/features/the-history-of-plaid/

It hides stains, fits into areas outside of the trail, and has a long history in the outdoors.
As for "Snowy white valley"...egads, you must not do many winter activities. Do you wear white frocks ala the 10th Mtn Division? What color is your winter pack? Shell? Pants? :)

[QUOTE=Heliotrope;2224842]Can he still wear that shirt in red rock canyons? [QUOTE]

I also wear a gray and blue long sleeve when backpacking. I hope my fellow RIer gives me permission for this shirt as an acceptable fashion item going forward... ;) I was by myself for four days, afterall.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4580/37579329255_31f3e14751_n.jpg


Getting back to the OP: Based on the fact that most tech t-shirts are colorful, and many active outdoors people seem to wear plaid, I'm gonna assume there is a market for funky shirts. If they are reasonably priced and stand out from the usual offerings!

tombolino
10-06-2018, 11:45
What is the minimum sweat/wick technology shirts should have? What would it achieve for you?

I see all kinds of shirts on the trail, from Target to high end stuff.

I cant personally tell which would be best bc I use stuff on the cheaper side. :)