Casual T Shirt for HOT Weather - What do you wear?

[wannabemtnman]

Looking for some recommendations. Have looked around and see some older posts, but nothing recent and hitting exactly what I'm looking for.

Moved from CO to the TX hill country and the heat hits just a little different down here.Looking for some casual solid tee shirts to wear in this TX heat. Big fan of merino because I sweat and therefore I stink, so the shirts don't exacerbate my odor like a cotton/synthetic, but not opposed to something other than merino. I really like the Kuiu ultra merino 120/105's I have, but can't justify the $79 price tag and they're not on sale that often. Have tried the FL merino T's, but they're a lot thicker than the Kuiu, I have some black ovis merino's that aren't bad, but looking for other recommendations. Have some Lulu lemon shirts that are really breathable for the gym and chores, but they snag on most things. Trying to keep the price under $40.

Do not need more hunting shirts, solids for casual wear is the goal but a lot of these shirts are dual purpose.

Help me survive my summer on the surface of the sun.

 

[Taudisio]

 

[maxx075]

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Not sure if this was serious or not, but I would totally wear this.

 

[OMF]

Oh Jesus @maxx075. You and my wife. We were laughing about it at the zoo yesterday. The sun was intense and she really wished she had hers. Unfortunately it disappeared some time ago, allegedly.

 

[JStol5]

Stone glacier synthetic t shirt (I think it’s called avro) has been fantastic for running and hiking in the sun.

 

[ODB]

I have half a dozen carhartt 100% cotton tees. I don’t understand how anyone wears synthetic stuff in the heat.

I use a seam ripper and remove the logo on the pocket.

 

[displacedtexan]

Honestly, I just don't wear t-shirts much when it's hot.

Fishing shirts are life.

 

[txpanhandle88]

you can go with a lightweight synthetic, merino can still get hot. the synthetic doesn't help with the sweat but ive found that it keeps you cooler

 

[khunter]

Honestly, I just don't wear t-shirts much when it's hot.

Fishing shirts are life.

Agree. a button up or snap short sleeve shirt beats a T shirt in the heat.

 

[SloppyJ]

Born and raised in Arkansas so I feel your pain. Everytime I go to CO in the summer everyone is complaining about how hot it is and I think it feels like spring.

You will not like the merino when the humidity gets even higher. It doesn't breathe enough and my FL stuff smells like a wet dog when I get sweaty. I wore it to the zoo one time when we went and I was pissed the entire time.

I do a ton of summer fishing and if you need some sun protection, a lightweight synthetic fishing hoodie is clutch. I prefer the Aftco brand. I like the ones with the built in face gaiter on them but that's only so I can put it up running 70mph down the lake and keep my lips from getting sunburnt when fishing. Be careful because not all summer hoodies are made the same. My wife got me some from Sam's one day and they're super thick and absolutely horrible. I already gave them to goodwill. The columbia ones are a close second but the Aftco shirts are softer and a bit lighter.

Other than that, 100% cotton is the way to go or the short sleeve fishing shirts with the vented slit in the back. There's nothing that can beat the heat only make it a tad bit less miserable.

 

[Fowl Play]

Go with long sleeve sun shirts specifically made for fisherman. Merino holds too much heat in.

 

[WV Mountaineer]

Looking for some recommendations. Have looked around and see some older posts, but nothing recent and hitting exactly what I'm looking for.

Moved from CO to the TX hill country and the heat hits just a little different down here.Looking for some casual solid tee shirts to wear in this TX heat. Big fan of merino because I sweat and therefore I stink, so the shirts don't exacerbate my odor like a cotton/synthetic, but not opposed to something other than merino. I really like the Kuiu ultra merino 120/105's I have, but can't justify the $79 price tag and they're not on sale that often. Have tried the FL merino T's, but they're a lot thicker than the Kuiu, I have some black ovis merino's that aren't bad, but looking for other recommendations. Have some Lulu lemon shirts that are really breathable for the gym and chores, but they snag on most things. Trying to keep the price under $40.

Do not need more hunting shirts, solids for casual wear is the goal but a lot of these shirts are dual purpose.

Help me survive my summer on the surface of the sun.

A light, quick drying polyester short sleeve.

 

[Nine Banger]

We own the heat here in Charleston, SC.

These used to be my go-to...every day:

Men’s PFG Tamiami™ II Short Sleeve Shirt | Columbia Sportswear

Fast-drying with UPF 40 sun protection, this bestselling fishing shirt is made for the water.

www.columbia.com

But... you can't shoot in them because the pocket will catch your stock, so I wear these instead which happen to look more stylish because they have an abalone button instead of a solid color button:

Men’s PFG Slack Tide™ Camp Shirt | Columbia Sportswear

Light, casual, and crafted from sweat-wicking fabric with sun protection, this shirt is essential.

www.columbia.com

 

[TxxAgg]

Personally, I like a light Merino.

Recently discovered bamboo rayon and like it.

 

[wannabemtnman]

Lots of good options and I've tried most, but I prefer shorts sleeves on most occasions but do wear a lot of fishing shirts, PFG, Simms, free fly, etc. Most of the time I end up with a very breathable golf polo because they're better than most of my tee shirts. Will be checking out the Avro as I've had it mentioned in the past as well. Appreciate the insight.

 

[ddd-shooter]

We own the heat here in Charleston, SC.

These used to be my go-to...every day:

Men’s PFG Tamiami™ II Short Sleeve Shirt | Columbia Sportswear

Fast-drying with UPF 40 sun protection, this bestselling fishing shirt is made for the water.

www.columbia.com

But... you can't shoot in them because the pocket will catch your stock, so I wear these instead which happen to look more stylish because they have an abalone button instead of a solid color button:

Men’s PFG Slack Tide™ Camp Shirt | Columbia Sportswear

Light, casual, and crafted from sweat-wicking fabric with sun protection, this shirt is essential.

www.columbia.com

The tamiami is the way. Every other shirt is second fiddle. Period.

 

[Dos Perros]

My summer go-to...

 

[Trumpkin The Dwarf]

Looking for some recommendations. Have looked around and see some older posts, but nothing recent and hitting exactly what I'm looking for.

Moved from CO to the TX hill country and the heat hits just a little different down here.Looking for some casual solid tee shirts to wear in this TX heat. Big fan of merino because I sweat and therefore I stink, so the shirts don't exacerbate my odor like a cotton/synthetic, but not opposed to something other than merino. I really like the Kuiu ultra merino 120/105's I have, but can't justify the $79 price tag and they're not on sale that often. Have tried the FL merino T's, but they're a lot thicker than the Kuiu, I have some black ovis merino's that aren't bad, but looking for other recommendations. Have some Lulu lemon shirts that are really breathable for the gym and chores, but they snag on most things. Trying to keep the price under $40.

Do not need more hunting shirts, solids for casual wear is the goal but a lot of these shirts are dual purpose.

Help me survive my summer on the surface of the sun.

Welcome to TX! First summer is a real kick in the nuts.

 

[Dave_]

I'm outside in Central TX almost every day and just sweat alot in general. I wear just cotton T shirts 90% of the time. Nylon fishing shirts snag on brush too easily and just feel uncomfortable when wet to me. I'll wear SPF fishing shirts in the boat or the pool/lake.

Also, you just have to accept everyone is sweaty ...

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[Dave_]

You also need to acclimate yourself now before it gets too hot, don't wait for triple digits to hit.

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