Shirt Reviews
We review the best shirts from Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Outdoor Research, Arc’teryx and more.
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Our hiking and running experts take the top shirts on the trails, and in the sun, to help you find what gives the best protection and performance. Whether you are looking for the best sun shirts or a top running shirt, our outdoor and fitness test team has recommendations based on detailed side-by-side tests to help you find the perfect shirt for any outing.
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Best Base Layers of 2024
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Best Base Layer for Women of 2024
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Best Sun Protection Shirts of 2024
Finding the right UPF-rated sun shirt can be a challenge. To help, we've picked 16 of the best options on the market...
Best Sun Protection Shirts for Women of 2024
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Best Running Shirts for Women
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How To Choose the Best Sun Shirt
Choosing the right sun shirt can be challenging given the array of options out there sporting UPF fabrics. Yet, the...
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Are you ready to trade in the dimpled cotton long johns of your youth for a base layer that works? We're here to help...
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How to Select the Perfect Men's Running Shirt
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REI Co-op Midweight Half-Zip Review
The REI Co-op Midweight Half-Zip is a warm base layer with more durability than wool. The Goldilocks fabric is not too...
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Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Zip-Neck - Women's Review
The Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Zip-Neck is an excellent layer for maintaining warmth when temperatures drop...
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REI Co-op Midweight Base Layer Crew - Women's Review
If you're looking for a versatile synthetic base layer available for a price that doesn't break the bank, the REI...
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Baleaf UPF 50 Crew - Women's Review
The Baleaf Crew is a basic sun shirt that provides pretty good sun protection for an impressively low cost, making it...
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O'Neill Basic Skins L/S Crew - Women's Review
If you're in the market for an excellent rash guard, this is the right choice for you. Heading on a tropical vacation...
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Black Diamond Rhythm Tee Review
The Black Diamond Rhythm Tee is an excellent running shirt and base layer. The Merino wool, nylon blend is soft on the...
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REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie Review
Fabric as soft as your favorite lived-in t-shirt is not a trick so easily pulled off by a technical piece of gear –-...
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Mountain Hardwear Canyon Long Sleeve Review
The good looks of the Mountain Hardwear Canyon attracted us initially, but then we looked closer to find a well put...
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Meriwool Merino 250 Long Sleeve Review
In many ways, tops like the Meriwool Merino 250 Long Sleeve are helping redefine stereotypes about fine, 100% Merino...
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Under Armour UA Tech V-Neck - Women's Review
The Under Armour UA Tech V-Neck earns our testers approval for its cute and comfortable style as a basic running tee...
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