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Worn and tested by REI Adventures guides, the REI Sahara is a travel-ready shirt with details galore that help keep you cool and comfortable in warm, sunny climates.

Lightweight micro-ripstop nylon wicks moisture, dries incredibly fast, is easy-care and delivers very good sun protection with a 40 UPF rating; also resists pilling
Collar unfolds for added sun protection and secures with rip-and-stick tabs when you don't want it up
Back cape vent and zip side vents offer built-in cooling; vents are placed to clear pack straps
Centered pleat at back yoke hem frees movement
Moisture-wicking mesh lines collar stand, shoulder yoke and side-seam vents
Long sleeves with button cuffs shield skin from the hot sun; tabs secure rolled-up sleeves
Sunglass loop at left chest
Hidden zippered pocket at left chest stows credit cards and currency

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REI Sahara Shirt - Women's Customer Reviews

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REI Sahara Shirt - Women's

3.7

(based on 15 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Breathable (15)
Comfortable (15)
Lightweight (14)
Dries easily (12)
Stylish (9)

Cons

Fabric pills (4)
Wrinkles easily (4)

Best Uses

Hiking (11)
Camping (10)
Outdoor activities (10)
Casual wear (9)
Travel (9)

- Chest Size:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  100%
  (14 reviews)
  Feels too big
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels too short
  
  Feels true to length
  
  86%
  (12 reviews)
  Feels too long

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (9), Avid adventurer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

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May

2010

(64 of 64 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Pills very easily

By hikingnut

from San Jose, Ca

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Easily
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Fabric Pills
Wrinkles Easily

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Travel
Work

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

First of all, the zippered pocket is very awkwardly placed (right at the left breast area). Pretty much making it useless. I had to size up as my arms would not fit comfortably in the arm pit area, but in a size L the arms where too long.

I wore this shirt on a short 6 mile hike on Mt. Tam on Sunday and half way through the hike I noticed that the shirt was already pilling very badly. I was quite disappointed, as REI usually has quality clothing. This is definitely going back.

I would only recommend this shirt if you don't plan on using it with a backpack of any kind.

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May

2010

(17 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

BAD fabric messes up a great shirt

By CurlyGirl in Raleigh

from Raleigh, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Cool
Lightweight

Cons

Fabric Pills
Frays
Retains Odor

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

Got this shirt because it was comfy and had adjustable sleeves and 4 zip vents. It kept me incredibly cool while backpacking through the Smokies but after the first day on the trail, it was pilling and frayed.

By the end of the week, it was falling apart beneath my pack, even though I wore it alternate days and it maybe saw 3 days on the trail under my pack. On top of it, the odor after 2 washes was still present.

I was so bummed to have to return this shirt because the design, comfort and ability to keep me dry and cool was remarkable but the material couldn't withstand the 3 days I wore it.

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Feb

2010

(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great for extended hikes!

By Mo the Tortoise

from Washington, DC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries quickly
Easy To Clean
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Hiking
Travel

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

I wore this shirt for three days straight while on a weekend back packing trip. It protected my super-pale Irish skin from burns and was very lightweight. When it got dirty I could just run some water over it and it would be dry within an hour. Even though I was sweating, the shirt never got stinky or grimy.

The only complaint I have is that even after the first wash, the seams are a little itchy. It took some breaking in before it was really comfortable. All in all, a great buy.

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Apr

2010

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent in India

By Foodarazzi

from Vancouver, Canada

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Easily
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Outdoor Activities
Travel

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

This shirt performed well in India - on jeep and boat safari, in urban areas and on the plane as a layer to keep warm. I pre-treated it at home with Sawyer's Permethrin Spray to repel mosquitoes, and even in the pre-monsoon heat (+34C/95F), with the side-zips open it was surprisingly comfortable. I found the sleeves didn't roll up loosely like in the photos, but I'm a petite and my arms are not very thin. A longer slash in the sleeve cuff would help.

The hidden zip pocket was useful for carrying my spare camera battery, and for my credit card or extra cash.

I got the greystone color to hide dirt and because white is associated with death in India. The shirt handwashed easily in the sink using a little shampoo. Wrung dry and hung under a fan, it dried in a couple of hours.

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Jul

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great shirt, no complaints

By swessmpls

from Senegal

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Easily
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Outdoor Activities
Work

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

I really don't understand what all the bad reviews are about. I have used this shirt for two FULL field work seasons, in which these shirts (I have two) have undergone heavy and very rough use for long days for 6 months in very hot, thorny areas of Western Africa. The fabric started to pill only after several months of wear, withstands sharp thorns (no holes yet!), and isn't too hot (all the zippers on the sides are nice), despite the 110+F degree heat).

My only complaints are that the sunscreen smell seems to remain, and that the open-able slot in the back for ventilation is a bit awkward, but not really noticeable. If they were a bit cheaper, I would definitely buy a third!

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Jul

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Poor fabric

By foundinsoutheast

from Portland, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Easily
Lightweight

Cons

Fabric Pills
Wrinkles Easily

Best Uses

Camping
Hiking

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

I wore this for a week of backpacking in Montana and it was perfect for that. It kept the sun off, didn't stink and just needed a quick rinse in the river at the end of the day. HOWEVER, because of the pilling, backcountry is the only place I can wear it.

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Jul

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love this shirt

By Donna

from Outside San Francisco, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Easily
Durable
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Hiking
Outdoor Activities
Travel

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

I love this shirt -- I bought it for a hiking/kayaking trip in North Carolina and I've had it in the Florida Keys for three weeks now. On both trips it performed wonderfully. Even in the heat and humidity it keeps me cool and it lasts multiple wearings before it has to be washed. I have not done extended backpacking with this shirt, but I have had no problems with fraying or piling with a day pack (a real problem with the same shirt a few years ago). I also have not noticed any odor problems at all. I will be buying this shirt in a few more colors for sure.

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Sep

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great looking and very functional

By Old Hiker Guy

from Center Valley PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Easily
Lightweight
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
everyday wear
Hiking
Outdoor Activities
Travel

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

My wife got this for our 14-day trip down the Pacific Highway and through national parks. She wore it every single day of the trip, including the plane ride out and back. We washed it in the sink each night and it was dry and ready to go the next morning, without exception. This shirt has *lots* of style and looks great with a high performance tee under it. It made the transition from cool morning to warm afternoon each day. She reported that it fit beautifully and was very comfortable for our 5-7 mile hikes each day. I can report that she looked great in it and it is a wonderful blend of functionality and style.

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Aug

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Keeps me cool and burn-free - love it.

By roseslug

from Albuquerque, NM

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Cool
Dries Easily
Lightweight
Stylish
Sun Protection

Cons

Wrinkles Easily

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Horseback riding
Outdoor Activities

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

I bought these for sun protection - I tend to get heat rashes and am prone to overheating in the NM summertime. I wore this shirt (I have 2) for 4 days at a horse show, out all day in 98-degree weather/sun. They protected me from sunburn, overheating, and biting flies and mosquitoes (with sleeves rolled down, anyway). I was actually much cooler in these than on the last day, when I wore a CoolMax short-sleeve T-shirt.

Also, I love that they look much nicer than ordinary T-shirts; I could wear one for a clinic with a top rider, and not feel underdressed.

I see that reviews from 2010 note a lot of fabric pilling - I've only had them a few weeks, but they've been worn almost constantly, and have been through the wash at least twice, and haven't had that problem. Maybe REI updated the fabric since then. Wrinkles, yes, but not horrible, and not a big deal for what I'm doing (messing about at the barn). They come clean and stains and odors wash right out.

The sleeves when rolled are a bit tight - but I do have muscular arms, so that may just be me. And yes, the chest pocket is stupidly placed and rather useless for anything other than a map, maybe. Otherwise, I adore these shirts, and am ordering several more. I've never been so protected from the harsh desert sun.

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Jul

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Effective Shirt

By tangoqueen

from Santa Rosa, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Dries Easily
Durable
Lightweight

Cons

Wrinkles Easily

Best Uses

Camping
Casual Wear
Hiking
Outdoor Activities
Travel

Comments about REI Sahara Shirt - Women's:

I really like this shirt. I bought mine summer 2011 and I haven't had a problem with pilling. Maybe the fabric was changed between 2010 and 2011? I hope so. I wore this shirt camping in Alaska and it protected me from mosquitoes and sunburn. I bought white and, surprisingly, it didn't get that dirty. I'm going to buy one for my mom for her to garden in. I often used the extra flap on the back of the collar for extra sun protection. I'm going on a trip to India and will buy another before I leave. The chest pocket works fine if you use this an over-shirt, worn open. It does wrinkle a bit for travel clothing but I still like it.