Newbyinn Arm Sleeves with Thumb Hole for Men Women Youth, UV Sun Protection, Tattoo Cover Up, UPF 50, Cooling, Compression - 2 & 4 Pairs

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The women's and men's Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoodie has and continues to be the standard for sun shirts among PCT and CDT thru-hikers, who hike day after day in hot temperatures. Though I once was a sponsored athlete, when I became staff on the Outdoor Team at New York Times/Wirecutter in 2017, I ended my affiliations to meet their Code of Conduct. While we don't think that design is the best for sun coverage, we like that the Crater Lake is available in that cut. We rated and recorded the moistness of shirts over two hours, timing how long it took for them to feel dry.

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Additionally, to find models that work, we interviewed dozens of outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers, backpackers, and climbers who are likely to be out in the sun all day for multiple days of exposure. Therefore, we preferred sun protection shirts that button up to the neck or completely cover the neck. Does the shirt feel comfortable while hiking, running, backpacking, or engaging in other outdoor activities? I've written Treeline's stories on Backpacking Stoves and Cooking Pots for Backpacking and contributed to our Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail coverage. The Crater Lake has among the most stretch of the sun shirts we tested, which is ideal for mobility when climbing, scrambling, or doing steep off-trail.

The Solstice Hoodie has a loose yet flattering fit (in both men’s and women’s models) that has plenty of airflow, preventing overheating. From bomber jackets to epaulets, the timeless and functional features continue to have lasting appeal.

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The women's version in particular had a scoop neck cut that didn't offer as much protection as we want. Comfort and a full range of motion is important, so we recommend choosing athletic shirts that uses performance fabrics making the shirt stretchy and breathable. Design-wise, the Crater Lake hoodie checks all the boxes: It has thumb holes to help protect the top of your wrists from sun exposure. The Patagonia Cool Daily Hoodie hits all the marks for what we look for in a sun shirt: lightweight, comfortable fabric, quick-drying, and full coverage. There are a lot of slick-looking button-up sun shirts out there — many with UPF 50 sun protection fabric.

Additionally, it has thumb loops and zippered phone pockets, which are always bonuses when we find them on other sun shirts. This prevents the shirt from riding up and is good for yoga or climbing but can get caught in the wash or backpack straps.