“Faux-dini”: 2.3 oz. Windshirt, <$15 – Initial Review and Sourcing

[Jerry Adams]

don’t they put right hand zippers on men’s clothing and left hand zippers on women’s clothing?

my attempt at humor

[Dustin V]

After opening the door this morning and deciding I needed a little more warmth for my run, I grabbed the nearest windshirt. It’s a Montane that has a left-handed zipper. I recall struggling to unzip it in the store, hoping no one saw. In fact, the stow pocket on this one is on the right side, whereas all my other stow pockets are on the left, even chest pockets. I have to sort of ‘reverse my thinking’ while wearing that jacket, but it’s one of my favorites.

[Thom]

Dustin that’s the spirit embracing change . I know it’s only a zipper . But it’s a start. It’s opening new pathways in your brain . Adding years of life. Well that’s what I read on some sketchy website.
thom

[Mark Verber]

answering my own question…

I have a cheap UV meter… slightly more sophisticated than the cards.  In direct sunlight it reads 9.5 which is clearly not the same as the weather service UV index which is 4.5 right now.  When I cover the detector with my UPF50 clothing it reads 0.  Covered by a shirt I believe it UPF30  it reads .5. Covered by my merino tee (UPF likely between 15-30) it reads 1.5.  The Dooy also reads 1.5.

My guess is that the Dooy (green variant) is UPF 20-25.

[Brad W]

Thanks Mark.

[Jerry Adams]

I’ve got to get one of those cheap UV meters

I wonder if there’s a phone app for that

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