As an avid hiker, I’m damn loyal to just a handful of outdoor brands. Mountain Hardwear is one, as they manufacture some of my favorite travel/adventure wear. Their technical shirts have allowed me to pack far less than ever before, including just three shirts for a six-week trip to Africa. (Just a carry-on for a trip around the world? Sounds good to me!)
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Their latest CoolHiker™ Short Sleeve T is billed as “the coolest technical tee on the market for hiking and backpacking.”
The shirt’s Cool.Q ZERO tiny circles are filled with a lightweight (just a hair over 6oz!), sweat-activated cooling agent that lowers the overall temperature of the fabric, accelerates the wicking process and helps your body maximize energy. For travelers, the quick-wicking feature almost means that it’s quick-drying on laundry day. In my experience, it can go from dripping wet to bone dry in a matter of hours.
Oh and it’s made from a DryTouch Spun Poly Jersey material so it’s durable yet insanely comfortable. It feels like wearing your favorite cotton tee.
Pricing + Availability
Available now in Black, Pesto, Fuse Green, Mountain Red or Azul for around $45 (USD) from Amazon