I'm apparently very lucky in that I don't stink while backpacking. That or my sense of smell is gone but same difference. Champion C9 long sleeves ploy shirts from Target for me. Tried more expensive shirts and got tired of putting snags in them. At $12 a pop, I don't worry about that. They don't have an SPF rating AFAIK but they provide very good coverage and I haven't seen a hint of evidence that I need sunblock under them. I've had skin cancer issues so I stay on top of that. Some permethrin spray during bug season and I'm good to go.

I just paint my torso and arms reflective silver. No need for a shirt at all.

Works so far.

>> I just paint my torso and arms reflective silver. No need for a shirt at all.<<

Looking good Doug!!

I just checked the label, the model name is Timiami II.

disappointed that Pat sun hoody is too warm as I was looking at that as a possibility. I can tell you can cross off the Ibex Indie for warm sun protection- it's too warm, great mid-layer (or a base layer in very cold weather).

the Merino 1 long sleeve does pretty good in warm, but probably not hot. Mine is a darker color, so maybe a lighter color??

the long sleeve shirt I'm looking at now is the OR Echo- it's UPF rated and only weighs 3.9 oz in a men's large

Mike, like I mentioned at the top of this thread the Lightweight Sun Hoody is an excellent top for alpine hiking at elevation where average daytime temps are ~27c and RH<50%. It looks like a blend of smooth cap 1 on the inner surface and cap 2 mesh on the outside. Whatever it is, it has some mojo as I actually feel cooler in the sun wearing it than not. Breathes well enough because when the wind kicks up I inevitably need to put on the Houdini. Of course I still sweat in it but the sleeves are easy to yank up for quick venting too. Kangaroo pocket is quite useful. My size XL weighs 330g, so about the same as a typical LS nylon fishing shirt. Paid $30 for it during one of Patagonia's semi annual 50% off sales.

Edited by rmjapan on 01/03/2013 08:38:50 MST.

^ thanks for the clarification, looks like I'll put it back on the list :) if it can handle 80's, I'm good to go

And like I mentioned earlier in the thread, I've got a few and don't find I use them for hiking and think they're too hot to wear in hot sunny conditions, but I don't regret buying them in the least. They're a great article of clothing.

Nathan- what would you say is the upper limit for you w/ the hoody? If it will get me into the low 80's, we really don't get much hotter than that in the mountains and rarely that hot.

thanks

Mike