quick drying shirt

[sandbender]

Anything from Rohan or if you must have natural fabrics, White Stuff.

http://www.whitestuff.com/mens-dept1000039_pg1/

http://rohan.co.uk/

The Rohan stuff will dry overnight even in fairly humid conditions, I always pack one of their polo shirts on longer journeys.

 

[bilmo-p5]

Silk is good.

 

[toptec]

Just a quick update, went with Rohan. Dries very quickly, just the job.......
Cheer's
Steve

 

[Brocktor]

does anyone use the sweat wicking polyester sport shirts?

I have some, but only use them for sport as they smell so bad after an hour of use. I may try using them while hiking though as they are more comfortable

 

[sandbender]

does anyone use the sweat wicking polyester sport shirts?

I have some, but only use them for sport as they smell so bad after an hour of use. I may try using them while hiking though as they are more comfortable

If I need to 'wick sweat away' I usually use a Buffalo top of one kind or another, it might also be worth looking into what kind of UV protection the sport shirt offers. Another advantage of the Rohan gear is that they do provide a very high level of UV protection.

 

[Brocktor]

If I need to 'wick sweat away' I usually use a Buffalo top of one kind or another, it might also be worth looking into what kind of UV protection the sport shirt offers. Another advantage of the Rohan gear is that they do provide a very high level of UV protection.

I used the shirt hiking last week, it was excellent for the hot weather as it stays drier therefore is more comfortable and the smell does not matter when hiking (was not too bad). I doubt I will use these shirts unless it is very hot though, normal t-shirts feel much nicer on the skin.

What is a buffalo top?

 

[bigbear]

Yup, Rohan is the business, not cheap but first class and lasts for ever.

 

[Toddy]

HWMBLT is hard on his shirts
He's lean as a whippet and walks miles every day through woodlands, up and down the river valleys. Usually I buy him Rohan or Craghoppers or North Face shirts, but I bought him a couple of Hanes wicking shirts a couple of weeks ago and he's very pleased with them
They wash and dry like a bit of ribbon too.
He says he sweats through them and they dry at least four or five times every morning's walk in this muggy heat.
Best bit was that including postage they were less than a tenner each

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230685401354

cheers,
Toddy

 

[mountainm]

I got the merlot crag hoppers long sleeve kiwi for £9 plus postage a couple of weeks back.


http://www.craghoppers.com/men/shirts/kiwi-long-sleeve-shirt.html

Still on sale...

 

[sandbender]

"...What is a buffalo top?.."

Something along these lines.

 

[santaman2000]

Something along these lines.

The areas the OP mentions will be Waaaaay too hot for that in Summer, and Waaaaay too cold for it in Winter.

It might do well for mid Spring or Autumn though.

 

[sandbender]

The areas the OP mentions will be Waaaaay too hot for that in Summer, and Waaaaay too cold for it in Winter.

Indeed, although you might be surprised how warm these things can be in the winter, I have worn one in the Scottish hills in winter and been impressed by how comfortable it kept me.

 

[santaman2000]

Indeed, although you might be surprised how warm these things can be in the winter, I have worn one in the Scottish hills in winter and been impressed by how comfortable it kept me.

Yes but were you riding a motorcycle at the time as the OP suggests he will be on his tour? LOL. TBH if he's riding in the northern tier in Winter, leather would be appropriate. But somehow I think he's planning on a Summer tour.

 

[sandbender]

"...Yes but were you riding a motorcycle at the time as the OP suggests he will be on his tour? LOL..."

It has been years since I have ridden a bike, I have too much metal holding my head together to even think about doing so again. I agree, leather would be the way to go, none of those quick drying options will keep the skin on your back. arms and chest if things go pear shaped.