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ExOfficio Air Strip Lite Shirt - Long-Sleeve - Men's

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Sometimes a shirt is more than just a shirt. Ex Officio used its lightweight Dryflylite fabric in the Men's Long-Sleeve Air Strip Shirt for excellent moisture wicking properties and UPF 30+ sun protection. The Air Strip Shirt's adjustable three-position collar shades your neck while you paddle across a lake at noon or hike an exposed trail. On unbearably hot days, you'll be glad Ex Officio gave the Air Strip Lite Shirt mesh back and side vents. If you accidentally tip the canoe, hang this travel shirt over a branch once you reach the shore—its nylon-polyester fabric dries quickly.

Bottom Line: The Ex Officio Air Strip Lite Shirt keeps you cool and protects you from the sun.

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Rating for this product: 4

Pletny of room

By: Backcountry.com Employee
May 15, 2012

I picked up the Ex Officio Air Strip Lite Shirt for a canoe trip and it worked perfectly for keeping the sun and wind off all week. It breathes well, handles all sun, and has a number of features that seem small but add to the shirts functionality. I especially like the double collar for protecting your neck. The shirt is REALLY cut generously. This is great in the morning when you want to throw a base layer on under it and does help with keeping you cool, but if you are in between sizes, I'd say go smaller.

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Rating for this product: 3

Not too bad

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January 26, 2012

I generally wear just a synthetic t-shirt when I am hiking, but I like to keep this with me if I need the pocket space, extra layer, or something that fits nice and loosely. This is a very comfortable shirt that feels nice and light on the skin. I do like the way the sleeves roll up and secure with a button. The back vent is a nice feature. Although not my favorite hiking shirt, it is one of my hiking shirts.

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Rating for this product: 5

Highly recommended, stay cool and dry

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March 9, 2009

Excellent product. Very cool and light. Great for travel, trail, or trips to town. Lots of venting options and pockets. Many colors to choose from.

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January 26, 2012

Rae Lake Loop 2006

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May 31, 2011

Thanks for taking the time and effort to review the Ex-Officio. I found it very helpful.

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How much does a large weigh?

How much does a large weigh?

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February 19, 2010

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My ExOfficio Air Strip Light Long Sleeve Shirt in a size Large weighs 8.1 oz. I weighed it on my scale.

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April 29, 2011

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the ExOfficio AirStrip weighs 6 ounces for a med, so about 6.5oz for a large AirStrip.

By: Backcountry.com Vendor Rep
February 22, 2010

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Rating for this product: 4

Nice shirt, but it just don't fit

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April 29, 2011

I ordered one of these shirts trying to find an answer for hiking on the Southeastern heat and humidity during the summer. The shirt is a nice shirt. UPF 30, loads of vents, and comfortable to wear, however, it just doesn't fit me.

I was between a large and an XL. I have read lots of reviews that stated that this shirt is quite roomy inside, but I have also read reviews in which people state that the sleeves came up a touch short. With this in mind I decided I could deal with sleeves that are a tad short rather than having a shirt that swallowed me up. I went with the large.

The short fits me correctly, however the sleeves are just a little more than a tad short. If I reach out in front of me the sleeves will ride midway up my forearm and then comes to a stop if the cuffs are buttoned. However, I was fine with simply leaving the cuffs unbuttoned.

Now, I did say that the shirt fits me correctly, judging by where the seams hit me along the shoulders. But I have found that the shirt is very baggy. I understand that this is intended to allow for sufficient air flow, but it seems a little excessive to me. And the huge pockets on the front only add to the bulk.

The short sleeves, and the extremely baggy fit kind of push it over the line for me and I believe that I will be returning it for another shirt.

But, saying all of this, I am still impressed with the overall quality and thought which has been put into this shirt. I am really bummed that it just doesn't fit me because I think that it would work out very well for the Southeastern summers...So, for that I give it 4 stars and would still recommend it to others. The only thing I would say is to try and go somewhere in which you could try it on first to be sure it fits you, and then to get the correct size.

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Rating for this product: 5

Sweet Shirt

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February 4, 2009

Not only is this a good lookin' shirt, it performs really well. I wore it hiking in 90 heat with high humidity and soaked this shirt with sweat. I took it off and laid it on a rock and it was dry in five minutes. It has really nice features like the fold-up collar and the air vents in the back and sides.

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Ex Officio Air Lite

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February 3, 2009

Rockin' in the backcountry of Mt. Rainier

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Rating for this product: 3

Price???

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May 19, 2008

I just purchased this shirt because my dad had one, and I liked the features, but a few days after I bought from the online store, I saw it at the REI anniversary sale for a much lower cost. Overall loaded with features, and awesome when hiking/trekking at elevation and the weather kicks up a little bit. The SPF is a bonus, and the triple fold collar helps prevent redneck.

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Rating for this product: 4

Is it worth the price?

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January 6, 2011

Probably not but if you can find it on sale somewhere you're getting an excellent shirt. The greatness is in the details. The venting, the roll-up sleeves, the fabric and sun protection. The chest pockets are sizeable, I've lost things in them before. Beware that the sizing does run big and boxy.

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Rating for this product: 5

Plenty of features.

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June 16, 2010

I have two of these shirts (one solid, one plaid), and usually take one to wear for extended trips. Tons of useful features like button-up sleeves, openable mesh back-panel, velcro front pockets. I did cut the secondary zip-pocket off to reduce weight as two pockets are enough for me. I recently wore one for 6-days straight, and it looks brand new after washing. The smalls are a little big for me, but I wouldn't want them skin tight in hot weather.

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Rating for this product: 4

Good shirt, sizes run large

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June 16, 2008

I usually wear a medium, but Ex Officio's sizes seem to run large. I ended up sending it back, and buying in the small size from a store where I could try it on. I also switched to light green, which is more opaque than the white was. The shirt is very light, well vented, and comfortable.
For something that can do double duty as office wear, I prefer the Royal Robbins Expedition shirt and Columbia's Titanium line, so those may be worth looking at as options.

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Rating for this product: 5

All Rounder

By: Backcountry.com Vendor Rep
April 5, 2007

I have owned several for many years and worked for the company for past year. I have taken the Air Strip to South America twice, Mexico, Asia and around the US. It is the one thing, besides underwear, that I truly don't leave home without. Great features, light weight, and doesn't hold wrinkles are the things I have loved and still love today.

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Rating for this product: 4

Great Hot Weather Shirt

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February 7, 2010

This shirt is great for hot, muggy weather. It hangs well and I really like the tabs to keep the sleeves rolled up. It's super fast drying which is really nice on trips when a washer and dryer aren't always easy to find.

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Rating for this product: 4

Great for Hot Weather

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October 27, 2010

This shirt does a great job keeping you cool in hot weather. Its a great alternative to wearing sunscreen if you're hiking above the tree line. I also wear it every time I travel and does a good job keeping me comfortable on long road trips or flights. The only word of warning is the fit is very large and boxy. Definitely order a size down.

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Rating for this product: 5

Lovin it

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July 18, 2009

Very legit shirt. Has suited me well on travels where the weather is constantly changing.

Nice, light material seems to wick both sweat and smell (something my last Columbia did not).

Dries fast, even in a humid environment, this shirt has become a go to for everything from fishing to hiking and travel.

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Rating for this product: 5

Perfect for all occasions

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May 19, 2008

Got a couple of these shirts and took them to Delhi, India, where the heat was rannging between 40-45 degrees celcius (104-113 Fahrenheit). With these shirts I felt cool all the time, the side vents really helped, and there were no visible sweat marks. Every evening I would quickly wash the shirt in the sink and hang to dry on a hanger. Couple of hours later, shirt was ready to go again! Though a bit expensive, when you travel a lot they are really worth every penny! Easy to wear, easy to wash and wrinkle-free!! I now have 5 shirts, and if there were more colors available (like black, yellow, khaki etc). I would surely buy some more. Very highly recommended.

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Rating for this product: 5

Excellent trekker

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September 21, 2010

This shirt ROCKS. I love that it is a little looser than Mountain hardwear, REI and north face brands. Not as many pockets as the others but including your pants/shorts, how many pockets do you need. The quality is excellent including very durable for how light it is. I was stuck on Mountain hardwear until I wore this shirt for a few days in havasupai/navajo falls Grand Canyon...

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Rating for this product: 5

Cool and functional

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August 15, 2007

Just wore this shirt (in white) on a 50-mile through hike in the High Uinta mountains of Northern Utah. Absolutely loved it. Very cool and comfortable to wear. Pockets in all the right places. Washed up very nicely.

From one gear guy to another... highly recommended!

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Rating for this product: 5

travel light

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April 30, 2007

With two of these shirts, and plenty of under shirts or t-shirts, I was able to look good and wear well, for two weeks touring Italy.
I did not have to pack a ton of good looking clothing, and only the undergarments needed washing.
The weather varied from hot to cool and from dry to wet days and these shirts allowed me to travel light, and adapt to those conditions.

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Rating for this product: 5

When they say light, they mean light!

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July 15, 2009

This is EXACTLY the shirt I wanted -- basically a cover-up to wear over a compression T-shirt on high-country summer hikes. It adds very little warmth, but it reflects a ton of UV. It has ample pockets but isn't tarted up with them like a lot of more fishing-oriented synthetic shirts. I love the multi-level fold-up collar. The square cut tails look good untucked but are long enough on me (5'9") to stay tucked in when that's needed.

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Rating for this product: 4

Bigger than other brands

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November 7, 2008

I bought this Medium sized long sleeve shirt for my dad and noticed that it's larger than other brands he owns such as Mountain Hardware, the northface and REI. He's about 145 lbs, 5'7. Aside from that, the quality is excellent, very light weight and functional. He still digs it but I recommend getting a smaller size if you're inbetween sizes.

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Rating for this product: 5

classic look

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November 13, 2008

this shirt uses a very light and cool material. it comes with all sorts of pockets and flaps. the sleeves role up and can be buttoned to stay put, anso there is and interesting back flap thing to keep you nice and cool in the hot sun. a very nice switch from the everyday tshirt.

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Rating for this product: 5

i love the shirts

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September 10, 2008

They are light and they dry fast. The pocket arrangement is good also.

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Rating for this product: 5

Not giving this off my back

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April 6, 2007

I have had one of these (I am buying another color) for years longer than I can remember. It requires no care. I have washed it in the field and worn it soon after. For a long trip these save you a lot of packing.
Best Part! My wife likes the way I look in it!

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Rating for this product: 4

Great Shirt-But I Won't Give It To You

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December 14, 2006

The Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's is a great town & country shirt. I took two of them to Spain for a month of back packing and I couldn't have wanted for a more versatile or functional shirt. UV protection and wicking power by day and a great "dress up" shirt for an evening out on the town. One of the shirts was white and I even wore a tie with it to a restaurant one evening. I wore those two shirts almost everyday by alternating them. The quick dry feature made it easy to be hiking by day, get to a hotel and wash the shirt out in the sink and in 1-2 hours wear it out for the evening. I've asked for two more shirts for Christmas.

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Rating for this product: 5

Air Strip Lite Long-Sleeve Shirt - Men's

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January 18, 2007

extremely comfortable shirt with remarkably wrinkle resistant cloth. I wear these shirts EVERYWHERE. Great colors. I even use these when I walking and hiking in the summer in FLORIDA!

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Rating for this product: 5

Ex Officio Air Strip Lite LS Shirt...one word describes it - GR8

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February 14, 2007

This is my 2nd Air Strip Lite shirt from Ex Officio. I bought this for sailing in the hot sun due to its UPF rating. It's a gr8 shirt...protects from sun, drys quickly, light in weight and just feels good on. I also use the shirt in my annual Fall BWCA canoe trip. So it works in both hot and cool weather. I highly recommend it...

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Pletny of room

4 star rating

By: Cornell Brown May 15, 2012

I picked up the Ex Officio Air Strip Lite Shirt for a canoe trip and it worked perfectly for keeping the sun and wind off all week. It breathes well, handles more...

Not too bad

3 star rating

By: Andrew McManama January 26, 2012

I generally wear just a synthetic t-shirt when I am hiking, but I like to keep this with me if I need the pocket space, extra layer, or something that more...

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Material:
Dryflylite (80% nylon 20% polyester) 
Pockets:
2 chest 
Thumbholes:
n/a 
Recommended Use:
travel, hiking, canoeing, casual 
Manufacturer Warranty:
lifetime