Description of Mountain Hardwear Canyon Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Mens:
The Mountain Hardwear made the Men's Canyon Shirt out of Superlight Desert Cloth, which has a strong weave, wicking finish, and a UPF 30 rating. A back mesh vent and mesh side panels keep you from overheating during your hikes, and tabs secure your sleeves when the heat of the day demands roll-up action. The Canyon Shirt's flip-up collar protects your neck from the mid-day sun, and zipper chest pockets hold a car key and cash.
Bottom Line: Stay cool and sunburn-free with the Mountain Hardwear Canyon Shirt.
I bought two of these, one in short sleeve and one in long sleeve, for a trip to SE Asia last summer (July). It was hot & humid there and both shirts were really comfortable to wear! I especially like the long sleeve version because it was more versatile, allowing me the freedom of long sleeve for a somewhat formal ceremony and the short sleeve for general travel wear. At the time of purchasing these shirts, I tried on TNF travel shirts at a similar price point and was unimpressed with those TNF shirts. The MH fit was better (more athletic cut) whereas TNF shirts seemed "sloppy." All in all, I am extremely happy with these MH shirts and am returning to buy two more!
2 "cool" features of this shirt: 1. the mesh vents on the sides, which don't get covered up by my pack, 2. the collar, which has a crescent-shaped fold underneath that can be unfolded to keep the sun off your neck, but is invisible when folded under in normal collar mode.
2 surprising aspects: 1. the soft feel of the desert cloth fabric is unexpectedly nice, 2. the shirt I received had a tag that said "pussywillow", even though I ordered the discontinued "curb" and curb is listed on the packing slip. Very pleased with the light-khaki appearance, which ever color it is.
