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Lightweight pants & shirt to keep the sun off. What are the options?
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Jun 22, 2010 at 9:23 am #1260416
I'd like to have something light, comfortable and cool enough for summer hiking with no frills. What would you suggest and why?
Jun 22, 2010 at 9:34 am #1622354I really like the long sleave fishing shirts from cabelas. Light and lots of pockets. The are pretty cheap compared to some other brands. Great ventilation too.
Jun 22, 2010 at 10:22 am #1622374My preference is Rail Rider eco mesh pants and shirts. Fairly frill free, except for the side zippers on the outside of the pant legs, but you will appreciate the cooling properties of the mesh in really hot weather.
BPL Thorofare clothing is the absolute lightest and frill free clothing I have seen. But for me they don't breathe well enough for where I hike. Others here swear by them.
Jun 22, 2010 at 11:30 am #1622398Tan REI Saraha pants with a white Golite LS BL-1. Plus I cut up an XXL white Capilene 1 shirt to put on my shaved head and it's held in place with a SuperVisor.
Works great out west but I did a 48 mile dayhike Saturday in very warm and humid NC on the AT and I switched back to my SS Capilene 1 T because the LS was just too hot. In the Sierra this setup has worked well to keep from having to goop suntan lotion all over my all the time.
Jun 22, 2010 at 1:32 pm #1622432Ditto on REI Sahara shirts, pants and shorts. I have some Ex Officio shirts and pants that are good for hot weather too. Definately go for the lighter colors.
If you need sun protection, Solumbra makes a whole line of clothing for those who can't tolerate direct sunlight. Spendy stuff.
PM me if you wear men's XL.
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