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Backpacker Magazine – March 2012
The World's Best Performance Shirts
We tested more than 100 samples to find the best tops that breathe, wick, resist wear and tear, and keep you looking smart wherever the trail takes you.
Arc'teryx Motus Crew SS (Courtesy Photo)
Softest: MontBell Wickron T
Best Hybrid: SmartWool Teller/Cortina Tech Tee
Sun Protection: White Sierra Kalgoorlie Long Sleeve Shirt
Best Looking: Ibex Ace/Ciara Button-down Shirt
Best Synthetic: Arc'teryx Motus Crew SS
Best Hybrid: SmartWool Teller/Cortina Tech Tee
Sun Protection: White Sierra Kalgoorlie Long Sleeve Shirt
Best Looking: Ibex Ace/Ciara Button-down Shirt
Best Synthetic: Arc'teryx Motus Crew SS
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READERS COMMENTS
I would definitely choose the Wildwood Trail SS Run shirt from Golite. Only 2.7 oz (that's what the tag says - website says 3.0 oz) and literally light as a feather. 50+ UPF, super wicking and dries in minutes. It's so extremely light and comfortable, you can hardly tell your wearing it. I would choose it over the Arc'Teryx any day and I actually like the Arc'Teryx but I like the Golite that much more.
What happened to the icebreaker Ts. You had rave reviews (the best and only Ts you will ever need to own), and they didn't even make your list? What gives. Something doesn,t square up.
I have had some of the shirts mentioned, but I have found that the shirts at LULULEMON have the best shirts. They wick the perspiration and do not retain any odor.
http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/men-tops/Bolt-Tech-II-SS-29734?cc=1966&skuId=3428038&catId=men-tops
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