What’s your favorite sun/bug shirt?

Not a button down, but I fell in love with Patagonia Tropic Comfort Hoody II after seeing Craig’s (I also don’t wear deet or sunscreen, except on my nose for the sunscreen). I sent it in for permethrin treatment for the bugs. It’s light, comfortable, and certainly seems durable so far (doesn’t show signs of wear after multiple trips). Unlike a button down with hat, the hood keeps bugs off your neck as well.

This Columbia Fishing shirt.

The Columbia Featherweight Hike II Shirt is uh-may-zing!  A couple of oz.  Dries fast.  Lightweight, wicking, and breathable.  I love this shirt….  They look like they’ve been discontinued though.  :(

https://www.columbia.com/featherweight-hike-ii-long-sl-%7C-019-%7C-s-192290100956.html?eid=trans&emid=c21f969b5f03d33d43e04f8f136e7682&mi_ecmp=COL_US_RTM_OrderConfirmation&mi_u=c21f969b5f03d33d43e04f8f136e7682&mid=em&nid=COL_US_RTM_OrderConfirmation

check out rail rider clothing

if you are a XS M or L in women’s you can still get the Columbia Titanium Featherweight Hike II Omni-Wick Shirt Long Sleeve  on sale for $29.99 but it has only a UPF rating of 15

Mina, check out the Patagonia Sun Stretch shirt–I find it more comfortable in the sun than my ExOfficio Halo Check Bugsaway shirt which became a sweat bag. A new one is expensive, but you can often find them (women’s and men’s versions) on eBay for $20-40. Then send it to InsectShield for permethrin treatment.

Columbia silver ridge for hiking or Patagonia long sleeve cool capiline spf for running. I buy the mens, higher neck.

Thanks for all the suggestions!  I am a size S in most brands.  I used to be a size M but the sizes have been changing in the last few years.

One reason I like a button-down is that in hot weather in addition to buttoning up the sleeves I can also undo the lower buttons and tie the tail up in the front in hot weather.  I’ve read for years about the Railriders shirts being great but in women’s they only have a pullover with a half placket of buttons.

I’ll take a look at some of the others.   Might be I can’t have everything I want–ventilation, light weight (worn out shirts are 2.4 oz), buttons, etc. But wait!  I am am American Consumer!  I get to have everything just like I want it, right?  What gives?

Mina, I wear the fishing shirt. I’m not skinny, but I’m short. I wear a small and it’s very large on me. They have a woman’s version, too, but I have a men’s version.

Another option that works pretty well is to just buy a men’s shirt made of cotton-poly blend. The only thing I don’t like about them is they lack adequate pockets, but otherwise they work pretty well. And if it’s really thin, 100% cotton works too. This is something Paul Mags recommends as a cheaper option and it works great. I’ve gotten some from the thrift store and from my boyfriend’s closet.

What would people think about the OR Echo Hoody, too thin?

What would people think about the OR Echo Hoody, too thin?

It works well for me for sun protection; mosquitoes can bite through it though.

Thanks.  I will probably go with a 50/50 long sleeved thin dress shirt then.  Everything else looks pretty non-breathable.

I just recently bought a used Patagonia Airshed to try for that purpose… I’ve heard a lot of people say it’s very breathable so I’m hoping it doesn’t turn into a sauna.

– Sanad

Columbia low drag offshore. Best shirt I have found.

+1 for the Patagonia Sun Stretch Shirt (in a light color if using in the sun)  plus Insect Shield Treatment

RailRiders Journeyman Shirt with Insect Shield https://www.railriders.com/men-journeyman-shirt-with-insect-shield-p-1055.htm

Mesh along sides from cuff to hem provides excellent ventilation

I have 60 backpacking days on mine.

I have been using a  OR Echo Crew-neck long sleeve shirt for several years. It is outstanding in hot/sunny weather. As for being bug proof…the mosquitos can still get you!

The Columbia Silver Ridge light has been very nice for me it stays cool dries quickly and provides sun protection.   I also have the Patagonia Men’s Tropic Comfort Hoody, its also nice, but the Silver Ridge shirt stays cooler in my opinion.