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REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men\'s TallOnly At REI

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    REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall

    • $24.83 - $54.50
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    Item # 794447

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    The tall REI Sahara Tech long-sleeve shirt features a thoughtful construction that will keep you comfortable while traveling from the desert to the tropics to alpine terrain.

    • Lightweight nylon fabric wicks moisture, dries quickly and breathes easily for great comfort; UPF 50+ rating provides excellent protection against harmful ultraviolet rays
    • Integrated mesh ventilation at the back yoke and under the arms helps keep you cool while traveling in warm climates
    • Cargo-style chest pockets provide ample space for travel essentials; envelope-style closures keep items secure without the weight of button or snap closures
    • Button-close pocket on left sleeve holds small items at the ready
    • Shoulder seams are rolled forward to reduce rubbing while wearing a backpack
    • Rear locker loop lets you easily hang the shirt up to dry
    • Use the cord loop on the left chest pocket to hold your sunglasses when they're not required
    • Features a button-close front placket

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    REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Nylon / nylon blend
    Nylon
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    Button-front
    Long sleeve
    Men's
    Fabric type
    Fabric
    Sun-protective fabric
    Moisture wicking
    Quick drying
    Shirt style
    Sleeve length
    Gender

    REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall Customer Reviews

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    by PowerReviews
    REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall
     
    3.5

    (based on 10 reviews)

    67%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Breathable (8)
    • Comfortable (8)
    • Dries easily (8)
    • Lightweight (7)
    • Stylish (3)

    Cons

    • Poor fit (3)

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (6)
    • Travel (6)
    • Camping (5)
    • Outdoor activities (5)
    • Casual wear (4)
      • Chest Size:
      • Feels too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        100% 

        (9 reviews)

        Feels too big

         
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels too short

         

        Feels true to length

         

        78% 

        (7 reviews)

        Feels too long

         
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (6), Casual/ recreational (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Buttons fall off, improved pocket design

    By NatureCalls

    from Mission, TX

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Breathable
    • Comfortable
    • Dries Easily
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Poorly attached buttons
    • Sleeves a half inch short

    Best Uses

    • Outdoor Activities
    • Travel

    Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

    The new pocket design has a single hook-and-loop fastener that is easier to open than the previous two fastener design. It is easier to clip a pen in the pocket because the pocket has almost no flap.
    REI continues to put the hook part of the hook-and-loop fastener on the outward facing side which causes outer layers (such as a knit jacket, binocular strap, camera strap, sunglass retainer) to get hooked.
    One button came off the second time I put on the shirt. I had to sew four buttons on after the first washing.
    The sleeves are about 1/2" too short. The sleeve length of REI Tall shirts has varied by one and a half inches over the last five years.

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

    (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Too tight.

    By MrDill

    from Air Ronge, SK

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Stylish

    Cons

    • Poor Fit

    Best Uses

      Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

      I am 5'10" tall and weight 170lbs. I always buy Medium Tall so thought I would have no problems with this shirt, but that was not the case.

      After putting it on I tried lifting my arms over my head and everything went tight in the back around the shoulder area, plus you cannot get your arms through the sleeves when they are rolled up.

      I am guessing that if you only weighted 160lbs or maybe even less, this shirt might work for you. You would have to have very skinny arms and narrow shoulders.

      If your at a loss of what to buy now, try out ExOfficio's Air Strip Lite in Medium Tall which has a very nice fit and a quality build. Only 2 colours though.

      To make this Sahara Tech shirt better REI needs to copy ExOfficio on the fit, add a zippered "secret pocket" for carrying a passport, and make sure there aren't loose threads in the button holes to snag the buttons.

      • Chest Size:
      • Feels true to size
      • Sleeve Length:
      • Feels true to length
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Comfortable, light weight, high quality

      By CWSMTB

      from Olympic Peninsula, Washington

      About Me Avid Adventurer

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      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Dries Easily
      • Durable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

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

        Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

        I purchased this shirt for mountaineerig and long (50+) mile backpacking trips. It has exceeded my expectations in every way. It is so comfortable and wrinkles just disappear after 1/2 hour I now use it for all my casual events such as day at the ball park, kicking around town, etc. Buy it, you will like it.

        • Chest Size:
        • Feels true to size
        • Sleeve Length:
        • Feels true to length
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Good looking long shirt

        By flyfishdr

        from Lexington, VA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Dries Easily
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

          I'm a tall athletic guy but have a hard time getting long sleeve shirts that have long enough sleeves. There is nothing worse than shirts that end at the middle of your forearm! I like this shirt a lot, and as others have noted--the sleeves could be a bit longer. Still, this is the best I have found and I am grateful to REI for the long/tall clothes they make!

          • Chest Size:
          • Feels true to size
          • Sleeve Length:
          • Feels true to length
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great shirt!!

          By Dynasty301

          from North Carolina

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Dries Easily
          • Lightweight
          • Stylish

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Outdoor Activities
            • Travel

            Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

            I bought this shirt based on the comments on the regular-sized shirts, and because at 6'6" I need the extra sleeve and shirttail length. It is very difficult for me to find good shirts that fit me well, and this one fit like a glove. It looks great, fits well, and is really breathable. If you're a taller guy looking for a decent-looking collared shirt that will travel well, look no further. I really hope REI keeps making these and restocks them in other colors (I got the Navy one).

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

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Just what I wanted

            By Sport1

            from san Jose, ca

            About Me Avid Adventurer

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            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Dries Easily
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Camping
              • Hiking
              • Outdoor Activities
              • Travel

              Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

              Reading other comments about being too tight in the shoulders I opted for a large the first time. I should have ordered my normal size. I am 6'-2", 175 lbs and have 46" shoulders and the medium tall fits perfect. The large had a little more room in the shoulders but, like all large shirts, fit me like a tent around the torso. I do wish manufactures would taper the waist for us tall guys and I always go for the sport cut when offered but REI sizes are true.

              • Chest Size:
              • Feels true to size
              • Sleeve Length:
              • Feels true to length
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Ordered the Waterbuck Brown

              By Dynasty301

              from North Carolina

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Dries Easily
              • Lightweight
              • Stylish

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Camping
                • Casual Wear
                • Hiking
                • Travel

                Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

                I wrote a review on the navy blue version of this shirt below and thought I'd add a few lines about the waterbuck brown. Again, the fit is perfect, and I'm thrilled to find a shirt like this for proportionately-sized tall people. I've since tried onces from Ex-Officio and Cabelas, and didn't like them nearly as much. Note that the waterbuck brown is almost more of a dark khaki color than a true brown, and it's tough to pair with certain colors of pants/shorts. I found that this went well with stone-colored pants/shorts and jeans; the color is too close to khaki and dark brown for it to look right with pants/shorts of those colors. Otherwise another awesome shirt. I DO wish that REI had more color selections for this shirt; seriously, sell this in some form of GREEN (like sage or olive)

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

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                Cut shorter than previous versions

                By snowcarver

                from Houston

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Dries Easily

                Cons

                • Poor Fit

                Best Uses

                • Camping
                • Hiking
                • Outdoor Activities

                Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

                The latest version is significantly shorter in sleeve and tail length than previously. A problem if you need coverage for 36-37" sleeves and want the tail to stay tucked in your pants when you reach

                • Gift:
                • Yes
                • Chest Size:
                • Feels true to size
                • Sleeve Length:
                • Feels too short

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                Bad Buttons

                By hiker38

                from Hermitage, PA

                About Me Avid Adventurer

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                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Dries Easily
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Casual Wear
                  • Hiking
                  • Travel

                  Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

                  I bought this shirt for backpacking mainly. It is light and dries fairly quickly. Only problem I have are the buttons. When I went to wash it for the first time I ended up losing a button. After a few times wearing it most of the buttons are starting to fall off. Not that big of a deal for me...spent some time resewing them.

                  • Gift:
                  • No
                  • Chest Size:
                  • Feels true to size
                  • Sleeve Length:
                  • Feels true to length
                   
                  1.0

                  Deflate Me!

                  By MrDill

                  from Air Ronge, SK

                  About Me Avid Adventurer

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                  Site Member

                  Pros

                    Cons

                    • Poor Fit

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about REI Sahara Tech Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's Tall:

                      I just received this in the mail, and am going to have to return it. The fit allows no movement without pulling everything tight around the back, shoulders and arms. I am 5' 10" 170lbs and have always fit Medium Tall. If you weight 160 lbs this shirt might work for you, if not, I would recommend a large. When first putting it on a couple of buttons got stuck on loose threads on the button holes. Also, the button holes are extremely tight but may loosen up. Also, one has to undo the buttons to get their hands through the sleeves and you can forget about rolling up the sleeves unless you have super skinny arms.

                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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