About this deal
In a previous version of this story, we wrote that we were concerned about the long-term durability of the thin fabric. Although that story was about hats, what I learned about the sun scared some sense into me; I've been wearing sun protective clothing (and looking for the perfect one!
Cut-Resistant Sleeves - Grainger Industrial Supply Cut-Resistant Sleeves - Grainger Industrial Supply
Our senior editor Brandon Lampley has climbed, cycled, hiked, gold prospected, fished, and done pretty much every outdoor activity in this shirt for years. This is why we don't recommend a rash guard or swim shirt as a sun shirt-rash guards are too tight for comfortable wear outside of the water.We constantly did the sniff test, especially after a run through the wash, to determine what shirts smelled the best.
Thumb Holes: Function or Fashion? - MuskOx Flannels Thumb Holes: Function or Fashion? - MuskOx Flannels
We also wish this shirt had thumb loops or thumb holes to cover the top of your hands, as was offered in the still discontinued Patagonia Tropic Comfort. Does the shirt feel comfortable while hiking, running, backpacking, or engaging in other outdoor activities?When I co-founded Treeline Review, maintaining that same level of journalistic integrity was a fundamental tenet to creating an objective review site, which is rare in outdoor media. Long sleeves are great, but ideally, your sun shirt has sleeves long enough to cover the top of your wrists. Manufactured in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and Bozeman, Montana, Voormi shirts are made from a 100 g/m ultralight wool-synthetic blend that is surprisingly durable and very comfortable.
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