Hiking Shirt – Cap 2 Replacement

I’m a big fan of the OR Echo line and have multiple short sleeve and long sleeve quarter zip shirts that I use locally here in the southeast as well as a couple of hoodies that I use in more open spaces out west.  While I am a huge fan, my favorite thing about them is their extreme breathability and thus they may not be warm enough for what you want.  The only Cap lightweight shirt I have is nearly 20 years old but I think their newer stuff is Polartec Power Dry, though not as thin as the Echo, which has a similar structure to Power Dry, but I don’t believe is made by Polartec.

Ditto OR Echo

I like the OR Echo… but I have actually burned through it.   I need UPF50 when in a strong sun all day. I found the MH Crater Lake and ArcTeryx Cormac worked well for me.  That said, I am back to using a button up shirt: Supplex or Sobari Dryweave which also gives me bug protection.

@Sean. I have had good luck with calls to Patagonia customer service. Maybe they can help.

I just have a generic REI Sahara sun hoodie and it’s fine. Not too hot and I live in central Texas. While their products are good, I’m no longer a fan of Patagonia.

I have used an OR Echo long sleeve shirt for years. Warm it is not–that’s why I love it. For summer use it’s a slam dunk here in the Pacific Northwest.

I’m a big fan of the OR Echo line and have multiple short sleeve and long sleeve quarter zip shirts that I use locally here in the southeast as well as a couple of hoodies that I use in more open spaces out west.  While I am a huge fan, my favorite thing about them is their extreme breathability and thus they may not be warm enough for what you want.  The only Cap lightweight shirt I have is nearly 20 years old but I think their newer stuff is Polartec Power Dry, though not as thin as the Echo, which has a similar structure to Power Dry, but I don’t believe is made by Polartec.

Thanks @Brad – I may just give the new capilene line a try but it certainly looks lighter/cooler which isn’t terrible just need to then rework the layers for camp or those early cool mornings. Thanks

I just have a generic REI Sahara sun hoodie and it’s fine. Not too hot and I live in central Texas. While their products are good, I’m no longer a fan of Patagonia.

@Mart – yeah, when I did my preliminary research that and the MH Crater Lake that @Mark Verber mentioned came up quite a few times. I went to a local REI and like the feel of the Sahara hoodie but unfortunately couldn’t get my hands on the Crater Lake.

I have used an OR Echo long sleeve shirt for years. Warm it is not–that’s why I love it. For summer use it’s a slam dunk here in the Pacific Northwest.

@Paul S What do you then switch to when in camp or in the early cool mornings?

I also looked at the Smartwool sport 150 weight which I liked the feel of, similar feel to the Capilene 2 but fear it may be too warm. Still even debating if a hood would even be smart since as I mentioned I have a buff and wide brim hat at all times too.

“I also looked at the Smartwool sport 150 weight which I liked the feel of,…”

I, too like the feel of 150 weight merino  wool but I no longer buy it. It just doesn’t wear well.

I, too like the feel of 150 weight merino  wool but I no longer buy it. It just doesn’t wear well.

Personally always leaned synthetics so don’t have much experience but appreciate the feedback. May just give the Sahara a shot since I like the UPF 50 where as the new capilene does not which would have been the other option.

Sean, the Sahara Sun Hoodie is cheap enough that it’s not much of a risk, financially. And if you haven’t already used it, REI members can get 20% off one single, regular priced item through closing time tonight. That makes it $39.96. I will be using my Sahara tomorrow while hiking Granger Lake in central Texas.

Cheers!