hot weather shirts?

[aussiehunter]

Quick question as i have never worn merino in hot weather before just concerned that my backpack might rip it due to the straps riding onto the merino as it is really light or should i just continue using the ULTRA TIBURON ZIP-T.

 

[halg]

I love merino, but not with a heavy pack. I found that the merino shirt (first lite) didn't get ripped, but there was a very significant pilling type of effect from abrasion in the shoulder/upper back area.

 

[aussiehunter]

I love merino, but not with a heavy pack. I found that the merino shirt (first lite) didn't get ripped, but there was a very significant pilling type of effect from abrasion in the shoulder/upper back area.

My initial thought too seems like the tiburon wins.

 

[kicker338]

Interesting question there, when it's hot as in early archery season. I go the opposite of cold wet weather all cotton. I know it run's against the grain of most guy's thinking, but when it's hot you sweat a lot, a tee shirt get's wet with sweat, any breeze hit's the moisture on your tee it cools the tee which in turn cools your skin. Same thing that happens when you wear cotton in cold weather. Wet cotton dry's slow and cools your body down and in cold weather you sure don't want that hence the old saying in cold wet weather cotton kills.

 

[TradLife406]

I love wool when it's hot. No issues at all with a heavy pack. Stays fresh smelling and cool. The Llanos I have seemed to hold together just fine with a Kifaru.

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[justinspicher]

I've worn cotton shirts most of this summer and it wasn't bad. While I hunt I have several Duofold t shirts that are moisture wicking that I absolutely love. I've been wearing them for almost 15 years.

 

[kpk]

I've been wearing a kuiu 145 top and have had no problems with it. Worn it from 60-90 degrees and it was never uncomfortable.

 

[blackpowderhunter]

ive snagged a few of the stoic breathe 150 t shirts when they were on steep and cheap for like 15 bucks each.
theyre solid colors, but theyre super lightweight and dry crazy fast. I usually wear that on a summer backpacking trip.

 

[5MilesBack]

Interesting question there, when it's hot as in early archery season. I go the opposite of cold wet weather all cotton. I know it run's against the grain of most guy's thinking, but when it's hot you sweat a lot, a tee shirt get's wet with sweat, any breeze hit's the moisture on your tee it cools the tee which in turn cools your skin. Same thing that happens when you wear cotton in cold weather. Wet cotton dry's slow and cools your body down and in cold weather you sure don't want that hence the old saying in cold wet weather cotton kills.

Merino will also absorb the sweat and act as a cooling layer, but it won't weigh 3lbs wet, dries much quicker, is not like a straight jacket getting it off, and doesn't smell like the cotton will.

 

[Back Country Hunter 2]

I scout all summer in the Colorado high country with a Kuiu 125 LS solid shirt. If I was hunting in hot weather I would use something similar.

 

[TheCougar]

I wear solid minus33 wool shirts because they are cheaper than other options. They work great. It is hard to go wrong with merino wool.

 

[Tastybearmeat]

Cotton is hard to beat when it's hot. Especially on short hunts with no risk of getting cold and staying there.

 

[Tastybearmeat]

Minus33 is great clothing for the $

 

[JollyRoger]

I really like the First Lite Llano, both long and short sleeves for hot weather. I havent had any issues with durability, they've held up well. Lightweight, quick drying, fit good (for me).... I ended up getting some solid colors for non hunting outings

 

[5MilesBack]

Cotton is hard to beat when it's hot. Especially on short hunts with no risk of getting cold and staying there.

I don't even wear cotton t-shirts working in the yard in 90-100 degree temps anymore. They get wet with sweat immediately then weigh a ton, don't dry, and like a straight jacket to get off. The exact opposite of a wicking shirt.

Back in the late 70's I started wearing a t-shirt under my basketball jersey to absorb the sweat. That was better than nothing at all, but man I wish Under Armor had been around back then......or any other performance wicking garment maker. Perhaps I missed my calling back then, I could have beaten them to the market.

 

[bojangles808]

I've been wearing a kuiu 145 top and have had no problems with it. Worn it from 60-90 degrees and it was never uncomfortable.

x2. the merino breathes waaaayyy better than the tiburon top especially with a pack on

 

[fngTony]

No issues with a daypack load. For going in and out heavy you could wear a inexpensive poly shirt for that.