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ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men\'s

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    ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's

    • $85.00
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    Item # 731444

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    Made for truly adventurous, the quick-drying, sun-protective ExOfficio Air Strip Lite shirt has been updated with a softer, lighter fabric for added comfort and packability.

    • New Dryflylite™ fabric is extra soft, incredibly light, and wrinkle-resistant; moisture-wicking finish offers quick-drying performance
    • Fabric provides UPF 30 protection from harmful solar rays
    • Discreet side vents keep air constantly circulating over your chest and back
    • Vented shoulder yoke with hook-and-loop closures lets you adjust the amount of ventilation reaching your upper back and shoulders
    • Cape vent is lined with Airomesh Plus™ for added breathability and moisture dispersion
    • 2 bellows pockets on chest secure with hook-and-loop closures and expand to carry your trail and travel accessories
    • Security zip pocket hidden below the flap of the right chest pocket offers additional storage
    • Sleeves roll up and secure with sleeve tabs
    • Button-down, 3-position collar can be adjusted to protect neck from sun exposure

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    ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Nylon / nylon blend
    80% nylon/20% polyester
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Button-front
    Long sleeve
    Men's
    Fabric type
    Fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Moisture wicking
    Quick drying
    Shirt style
    Sleeve length
    Gender

    ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Customer Reviews

    REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

    by PowerReviews
    ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's
     
    4.0

    (based on 23 reviews)

    70%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (20)
    • Breathable (15)
    • Durable (13)
    • Stylish (13)
    • Comfortable (11)

    Cons

    • Poor fit (4)

    Best Uses

    • Travel (18)
    • Hiking (15)
    • Casual wear (12)
    • Camping (11)
    • Backpacking (7)
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        93% 

        (14 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        81% 

        (13 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Fit:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        75% 

        (3 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (11), Avid adventurer (6), Casual adventurer (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (7)

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    Reviewed by 23 customers

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    (24 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Best Shirts I have ever owned

    By David

    from Maryland, USA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight
    • Stylish

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Casual Wear
      • Hiking
      • Outdoor Activities
      • Travel
      • Work

      Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

      I own 7 of these shirts. I also own similar shirts made by REI, North Face & Columbia etc. I like this style of shirt. The Ex Officio Air Strip Lite beats all others hands down. They are the lightest, most comfortable shirts I own. I have worn them on 5 continents, for work and play. My work days - outdoors - often last 20 hours or more in high humidity. In an this shirt I am comfortable all day, even when sweating like a horse. The don't develop odor, wick stupendously, and dry in a flash. Easy to wash in a hand basin, and just hang them up to dry and they look great.

      I tried the other brands because they were cheaper - now I use them for gardening & any work that might ruin them. Once I tried this shirt I was hooked. I have regularly been wearing some for over 4 years and they look almost new! The fabric seems indestructible.

      I keep my eye out for sales, as these are pricey shirts. However, make no mistake, they are worth every penny. They are simply the best shirt I have ever owned - by far.

      I don't write reviews as a habit. and am in no way connected to this manufacturer or to REI (apart from being a member.)

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length

      (13 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      Definitely not worth the money

      By WRE

      from Maryland, USA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Hidden pockets
      • Washes Easily

      Cons

      • Not Breathable
      • Poor Fit
      • Retains Odor
      • Very hot

      Best Uses

      • Travel

      Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

      I purchased this shirt for travel in Europe and Russia where I wanted to travel light and wash my clothes out as needed. The aspect of this shirt that I like best is that it has a hidden breast pocket for my passport. It also dries quickly. But, that is not enough to compensate for the design flaws in this shirt. The fabric doesn't breathe and even with all the vents, it is hot to wear even in cool weather. Worse is that the fabric really retains odor. This is a bad combination of qualities! I am ditching this in favor of a cotton shirt with treated fabric, for 1/3 the cost.

      • Chest Size:
      • Feels too big
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

      (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      I had no idea

      By car guy

      from Temecula CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational, Outdoor activities coord

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight
      • Stylish
      • Very COOL
      • Washes Easily

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Camping
        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking
        • Sporting events
        • Travel

        Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

        I have always been sensitive to heat and sun and my lifestyle keeps me outdoors often. This year I was part of an event in the Palm Springs desert during July. I needed clothing that would protect me for long hours in 115 degree heat. I purchased the garment and wore it during the event in the desert. Nothing would have prepared me for the surprise that a long sleave white shirt could be incredibly cooler than anything else I own. I spent 12 hours in 110+ degree heat and I didn't burn or become heat exhausted. The material breathed like it was made of mesh. Naturally I was sweating but the shirt pulled the sweat off my body and allowed me to stay relitively dry. The color reflected most of the suns rays and I finished the day with enough energy to enjoy the night life in Ranco Mirage. I was looking for hot weather clothing all over and I was unhappy with what was out there untill I found this shirt. This garment satisfied all my needs perfectly.

        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length

        (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Travelling Shirt

        By Bob, Retired

        from Texas

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Fast drying
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking
          • Outdoor Activities
          • Travel

          Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

          I wore this shirt every other day on a 3 month around the world trip (Asia and part of the Middle East) during the last quarter of 2008. I washed easily, dried overnight in all but the most humid (raining) conditions. It ended the trip in excellent shape. I'm buying another one for the next trip. Try to get it on sale. It worked well in both hot (India) and cool (Nepal) weather as a second layer.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length

          (9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          I love this shirt!

          By neologist

          from Philadelphia and Boulder

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Lightweight
          • Stylish
          • Washes Easily

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Travel
            • Work

            Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

            I am an attorney and make my living as an itinerant speaker. I travel all over the country giving seminars. The biggest problem I encounter is luggage. I'm a huge fan of [@]onebag[@] and traveling light. I first encountered Ex Officio products at the SeaTac airport. I was taken by the product but deterred by the price.I'm an REI member and it put this shirt on sale. I bought two shirts.Verdict: This shirt is truly amazing. It is comfortable and stylish. It breathes. On a recent trip, I wore it 14 days in a row. I washed it in the hotel sink and it dried in 4 hours. I put it on. No ironing. It looks great.I would unhesitatingly recommend this shirt to anyone who travels and can get away with casual dress. An absolutely wonderful product to those of us in the less-is-more community.

            • Gift:
            • No

            (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Function Function Function

            By Shabadoo

            from Santa Monica, CA

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Lightweight
            • Stylish
            • Washes Easily

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Camping
              • Casual Wear
              • Hiking
              • Travel

              Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

              I have the same complaint about synthetic shirts every time: the smell. Even if it wasn't a sweaty outing, there is just an unnatural odor to these types of clothes. BUT ExOfficio seems to have found its way around that problem. Now maybe they can share their secret with all the other companies and the unnatural odor problem will vanish altogether!

              • Chest Size:
              • Feels true to size
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length

              (9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Tested to 127 degrees F and no problems

              By Desert Fire Guy

              from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

              About Me Avid Adventurer, Cubmaster

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Durable
              • Lightweight
              • Stylish
              • Versatile
              • Washes Easily

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backpacking
                • Camping
                • Hiking
                • Hot weather

                Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

                I live and work in Saudi Arabia. Our summers can reach more than 130 F in the desert or higher with the UV Index. This shirt provides comfort and keeps you cool. It dries fast when you go back in doors. In the evenings, roll down the sleeves for a cool night.

                • Chest Size:
                • Feels true to size
                • Sleeve Length:
                • Feels true to length

                (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Great changing weather shirt

                By The Photo Guy

                from USA

                About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/ Recreational, Disaster worker, Location Photographer

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Drys quickly
                • Durable
                • Lightweight
                • Stylish
                • Washes Easily

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Backpacking
                  • Camping
                  • Casual Wear
                  • Events
                  • Hiking
                  • Travel

                  Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

                  A great shirt for warm and hot weather espically if the sun goes down and it cools off too much, you can drop the sleeves and be warm. You can also drop the sleeves to ward off insects to your otherwise exposed arms. Drys very fast if gets wet.

                  • Chest Size:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length

                  (6 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  1.0

                  A Small Man Does Not Short Arms Make!

                  By No Trace Traveler

                  from Oakhurst Area, Sierra Nevada

                  About Me Avid Adventurer, Natural Resource Manager

                  See all my reviews

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Durable

                  Cons

                  • Poor Fit

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

                    Small men...Don't get this shirt if you've got an adult's arms. the sleeves are way too short, and that about ruins the quality of the shirt.

                    • Sleeve Length:
                    • Feels too short

                    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    A shirt you will keep forever

                    By CA Marc

                    from San Diego, CA

                    See all my reviews

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Breathable
                    • Doesn't wrinkle
                    • Durable
                    • Lightweight
                    • Washes Easily

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Backpacking
                      • Hiking
                      • Travel

                      Comments about ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's:

                      Very expensive, but worth every penny. I got one of these a couple of years back to go hiking thru Yosemite. It is so light and breathable, that even though the days were in the 80s-90's, I wore it in the long sleeve fashion (not rolled-up) on two days of 6+ hour strenuous --- I opted for the long sleeves instead of putting on a combination of suntan lotion and bug-spray. I have used the shirt many times since. It is something that is so light and wrinkle-proof, that it is perfect to throw in a daypack for the beach or whatever. This is a shirt you'll have for life.

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