What to Wear Hiking

Stay out all day on the trails or on the water in this REI Co-op tank top. Our beloved Sahara Shade material is soft, stretchy and wicking. ShadeFactor™ 50+ protection fends off sun rays.
Imported.
View the REI Co-op Sahara Product LineView all REI Co-op Women's Hiking Shirts| Best Use | Hiking Watersports |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 91% polyester/9% spandex (bluesign approved) |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50+ |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Sleeve Length | Sleeveless |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria From a Climate Label Certified brand |
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This is easily my all-time favorite active tank top. I wear it for running, hiking, backpacking, weightlifting, and just relaxing. It’s lightweight, breathable, fast drying, and offers plenty of coverage. I love that the straps are wide enough to wear with a pack. The fabric is super soft and smooth; I’ve had no chafing or irritation, even on 10+ mile trail runs. I’m super sensitive to fabric textures, so this is huge for me. And the color is beautiful! I also love that it has a locker loop so you can hang it from a hook to dry. This is a small but thoughtful detail many clothing manufacturers overlook, but it really helps with fabric care. The fit is loose by design, as are the other tops in the Sahara line, but that helps it to stay cool and breathable in the heat.I sized down because I personally prefer a slimmer fit, but I know people who size up for the heat. It just depends on your preference! For reference I am 5’6” and usually wear a size medium or women’s 8-10, but I sized down to a small for this one. It fits me very well with plenty of breathing room, which I love. I plan to buy a couple more!
This is a great versatile tank when you need full coverage. Almost too full coverage. I found the arm holes to be slightly smaller than I’d like for gym workouts, but works well under a backpack. The fabric is light, breathable, and dries quickly. It does show sweat. It has held up well with multiple washings and shows no signs of wear. The size small fit well and ran true to the size chart.
Love the material of this top. Great color and breathable soft comfortable material on my skin. Size M was perfect fit for me - not tight but not loose - for reference I am 5’7” 150#. Great for hiking, exercise, keeping you cool in summer heat with some UV protection.
I liked this better than I expected to! Nice easy fit with good coverage under arms and a great length. Pulls a little across the chest with certain movements though. Super soft fabric, gorgeous color, and I’ll use for hot weather workouts but also for layering with casual outfits.
Stellar workout tank! This has been my go-to for running in the warm desert spring -- and I've definitely appreciated its moisture wicking properties accordingly. The fabric is light and the cut is roomy and comfortable. Plus, the broader shoulders make it easier to apply sunscreen solo compared with narrower racerback tanks. It's a win for me!
Love this tank top - lightweight, soft, comfy for hikes, workouts. The fabric feels nicely stretchy and breathable. I like the fit and the shoulder coverage. Overall, it’s a solid casual/trail tank with a relaxed fit.
Comfortable and love the color. I sized up for length. I hate short tee’s. Material was fine.
I love these and they're my go-to shirt for qorking out and physical activity, but i wish they would stop changing the material and fit every 6 months. It's beyond annoying to find a product you love and for it to constantly change.
I have an older version. It is one of my faves. No yokes on the shoulders. Yokes on the sides The new ones feel stretchier, They have more spandex in them. They are also tighter around the waist. Not as comfy, though a medium still fits, I really liked the loose fitting waist of my old one. Bring it back please!
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