REI Co-op  Sahara Long-Sleeve Pattern Shirt - Men's

This shirt is easy to love! It is a full-featured shirt that is ideal for travel or for just knocking around, and yet it looks great, especially in this color and pattern -- as soon as I tried it on, my wife said, "Oooh, I like that!" About those features: the fabric is light, airy, a bit stretchy, and very breathable; it works well on its own or worn over a light t-shirt. Definitely a great shirt for keeping the sun off your arms without heating up too much -- the rear vent, which is almost invisible, helps with ventilation. (See photo.) The two chest pockets will hold cards, cash, and other small items, but are a little small for sunglasses; fortunately, there is a glasses loop that works very nicely. (See photos.) There is also a very small zippered side pocket on the lower left which would work for carrying a key fob or a little cash or credit card; I don't find these little pockets useful, but it is pretty unobtrusive. My fave feature is that the sleeves have TWO buttons, and it is super-easy to roll up the sleeves - and they stay rolled up on their own, which is good since the little straps (which are designed to hold the rolled sleeves in place) are awkward to button. Overall quality of the shirt is what I've come to expect from REI branded clothes -- which is excellent. The fit exactly matches the sizing chart: I've included a full-body photo for reference. I'm 6'1", very slender, and the size Medium fits perfectly with a light t-shirt underneath - just as the chart predicts. All in all, this is a new "go-to" shirt for me. It's perfect for travel and for my everyday life, which is pretty active.

I’ve been really impressed with the REI Co-op Long Sleeve Pattern Shirt. The fit is fantastic—roomy and breathable, making it perfect for outdoor activities or casual wear. The wide cuff design is a standout feature, easily fitting over my GPS watch, and the sleeves have built-in holds for rolling them up on warmer days—a practical touch I really appreciate. The craftsmanship seems solid, and the shirt feels like it’s built to last. For reference, I’m 5’10” and 180 pounds, and the large fits me well, though it’s not a slim cut. If you’re looking for something more tailored, this might not be the one, but for comfort and functionality, it’s excellent. Highly recommended!

I recently decided to try a button-down sun shirt instead of a hoodie for my backpacking trip in the Sierras. I'm glad I did! This Sahara sun shirt is awesome. It looks nice, is light, packs down pretty small, and is comfortable to wear. You can roll up the sleeves and button them up to stay. There's a nice loop to hold your sunglasses. The vent on the back is nice, but isn't effective when wearing a backpack (this is expected). I like the little zipper pocket on the lower left side but didn't use it much because I was wearing a backpack. The shirt doesn't really hold in smell - at least I was good for 4-5 days. And it dries SUPER quick in dry sunny regions. I can't believe how quickly it dries! All in all I like this shirt. NOTE: it does run large in my experince. I usually wear a L but had to get an M for a proper fit.

This is a pretty good shirt, the stars are for the style and fit. I bought it in two colors for an Autumn trip to the Swiss Alps. That said, it could be a very good, maybe eve great shirt, if the buttons were actually sized to fit through the button holes. Or if the button holes were large enough for the buttons to go through. This is a particular problem if you are trying to roll up the sleeves and button them up. Cannot be done, the buttons just do not fit. Even having a traveling companion use their leverage could not get the buttons through. If I hadn't been wearing them for the past 2 weeks they would be returned.

In nearly every way, this is a great shirt. It breathes, wicks sweat away, can be washed however you like, and keeps the sun from cooking your skin. However, the little pocket on the left side, with a zipper, is exactly where a backpack hip belt will go, which means the zipper grinds into your skin. I don't know who thought this pocket would be helpful, but it's worse than having no pocket at all. After three days of backpacking, I'm ready to tear out the zipper. If you don't plan to ever backpack in this shirt, I'd give it five stars.

This shirt is comfortable and fits true to size. The material is stretchy and relatively thin, and decently breathable. The sleeves roll up well but I did notice that the button location on the sleeve tends to catch a lot. It’s located right where, apparently, my arm brushes against things or can catch when putting on a pack. I suspect this button will get ripped off accidentally at some point. The chest pockets are smaller, and are mesh backed so I suspect these are more for venting than storage. The back has a vent that I found helped with flow on a backpack, especially one that are “floating” suspensions. This is definitely a nice shirt to wear on sunny but moderately warm days. It’s thin enough to not feel constricting or overly damp from sweat. Because it’s pretty thin, my hikes in 50F temperatures really made me want a slightly warmer shirt. Overall, mostly positive experience. The button on the sleeve could have benefitted from putting in a strap instead. And while the fit is good, it does feel a little long, so if you prefer to tuck during hikes it’ll be fine. If not, you might find it’s too much material at the bottom.

This is a good shirt for hiking or traveling. However, with a few modifications, it could be a GREAT shirt. The front pockets should be somewhat larger to accommodate a cell phone and/or passport. The Velcro loosens over time and items could fall out or invite pickpockets. Suggest replacement with buttons or better yet zippers. Save some manufacturing cost and get rid of the small zippered side pocket that has virtually no utility. Provide two button holes on the arm strap so the length of the rolled up sleeve can be adjusted. With these modifications, I would give the shirt 5 stars. Thanks.

Product fits great, looks good, but unfortunately it’s a low quality shirt. After wearing once, I followed the low iron instructions on the tag and it made a hole in the shirt. It was being ironed because it wrinkled bad from wearing it. Shocked to have the store tell me “Morally” they can’t take the return. That’s inappropriate. We love REI & frequently buy products, but this example isn’t standing behind their own private label or policy. Additionally it’s personally insulting.

Beautiful shirt. One I wanted to love. But it takes so much effort to get the buttons to go through their holes that you are exhausted and frustrated by the time you are done.

Due to the time of year, I have not been able to wear this out on the trail yet. I have worn it a couple times into the office and it is very comfortable and breathable. While I do appreciate that it has straps and buttons for the sleeves, they are really only functional above the elbow. As I typically only roll my sleeves just below my elbow, I’m not sure how useful I would find this, but I did try it and they do work well. I do like the side zippered pocket, but due to its size, it’s only good for maybe a couple of energy gels. I wouldn’t mind the breast pockets being a little bit larger as well. I sometimes like to put my cell phone in my shirt pocket, and larger phones may fit a little tight. I also prefer zippers to Velcro, but that’s a very minor issue. All in all, I do really like the shirt, there are just some minor changes I would make.