Shirts..for the heat!

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Looking for input for some long sleeve shirt suggestions to beat the heat. My arms look like Swiss cheese after shooting in the terrain I do so I'm looking for a good long sleeve shirt that provides some protection without being sweltering hot.
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I have a half dozen 50spf fishing shirts. Cool and vented and prevent sunburn... Just google 50spf shirt and there’s an avalanche of them. The one I have from Patagonia is my favorite, but I have a nice HUK too.
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Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Sol Patrol® II Shirt

The Patagonia Men's Long-Sleeved Sol Patrol® II Shirt is a versatile fishing and travel shirt with 50+ UPF sun protection for hot and humid conditions.
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I have a few Orvis Drirelease shirt that are really nice in the sun and heat. Breathe well, and don’t feel too overly synthetic or plastic-y. Not on the cheap end of the scale, but I would definitely recommend.
 
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Columbia makes two weights that I'm aware of. The lightweight ones won't do much for elbow protection. I would either go with cotton or a lightweight mil top that will have an extra layer on the elbows. One other option is the tape for joints, etc. The link will give you the idea--or a strip of 100 mph tape on the elbow

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The previous suggestions for Columbia fishing shirts all hit it on the head. I prefer the long sleeved versions that are like T-shirts’, but with 50 spf. I don’t like the fishing shirts with pockets because I find the chest pockets to get caught on things like stocks, gear, or vegetation.
 
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These say “UPF 20+ sun protection”, made with bamboo. They’re super light and breathe well in the humid, swamp-ass Louisiana heat.

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Lightweight Bamboo Hoodie - River Rock

This lightweight bamboo hoodie is carefully crafted for long days in the sun. Made with a super soft bamboo fabric blend, this ultimate fishing hoodie is UPF20+. That means you can wear it for days on your next fishing trip without it stinking. This is the best lightweight hoodie for your...
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Check out Snikwah (it's just Hawkins spelled backwards). https://www.snikwahoutdoors.com/
I use some of their long sleeve with the neck gaitor thingy when doing classes during the summer months in the gulf south. Especially once you start sweating, they are pretty good and are a good option versus smothering yourself in sunscreen every 2 hours.

They are also pretty darned good 1st layer during cooler weather.

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Since you mentioned terrain and heat, stay away from cotton next to your skin. Look for the tactical shirts they have thicker sleeves, reinforced elbows and a wicking poly layer next to your body that helps pull the sweat. I'm not a fanboy of 511 but I grabbed a few on sale for pretty cheap and they work. You can find the surplus mil current or previous generation as well for fairly reasonable. Of course the question is do you care about looking tacticool or not. If it's not a big deal, these would work, if not, I'd suggest maybe layering a poly underneath and cotton over top that way you could unbutton or remove the cotton, much like the military does with T-shirts and BDU tops.
 
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Terry Cross said:
Check out Snikwah (it's just Hawkins spelled backwards). https://www.snikwahoutdoors.com/
I use some of their long sleeve with the neck gaitor thingy when doing classes during the summer months in the gulf south. Especially once you start sweating, they are pretty good and are a good option versus smothering yourself in sunscreen every 2 hours.

They are also pretty darned good 1st layer during cooler weather.

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I’ve been using long sleeve performance shirts like Magellan and Columbia, but the neck area always suffers. These look like a great option with the gaitor thingy and are reasonably priced too.
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In Texas we've been wearing old, long sleeve pearl snap shirts to hall hay in for decades. If they can stop the hay from tearing up your arms they can stop just about anything. Long sleeve and even have a collar to keep the sun from burning your ass. Light enough as to not hinder movement. If you are a little hot, just undo another button on the chest.
 
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I've worn these for several years for the Steel Safari in New Mexico... In conditions up to 108 deg F

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As for your skin... Try running a strip of KT Tape or Rock Tape over your elbows and down your forearms. This stuff allows for sweat to escape.
I grew up in North Texas and generally concur with the idea of light denim, western style, cotton shirts but designs and materials have improved. You want sweat to evaporate off of your skin not off of the shirt material, so ventilation into the shirt is critical.
I spent a few decades evaluating apparel for extreme sports and extreme environments ... Both cold and hot.
 
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Any light colored loose fitting cotton long sleeve shirt will do. Cotton shirts will soak up your sweat and cool you down.

A hat with a cape or a wet (or dry) bandana draped over your neck will help.

You could always use a tarp if you aren't going to be moving around that much.
 
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Any of the "fishing shirts" with a synthitic wicking t-shirt under them. I've got a bunch, some are the Bass Pro house brand (forget name) and some are Columbia PFG. I've worn them from the dry heat of PHX to the soup of HOU. About the time I started shooting competitively (~10 yrs ago) I also noticed a lot of friends having to have surgery for possible melanomas from long term sun exposure. One friend had to have the top of an ear clipped off. Fishing shirts and full brimmed hats for me. Farmers tan's ain't sexy on anybody.
 
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