Not really. But that's the sort of reaction I figure most people would have to this shirt. It is, without a doubt, one of a kind. It's light, but it's not a running type shirt, made out of polyester or something. This is the genuine article. Only thing, tall guys, buy large. I'm 6'4" and a large is a bit short on me. Now buying another one in XL in another color. Sheer awesomeness.

For activities in warm weather, this shirt is going to be hard to beat. The shirt is lightweight (lighter than my Icebreaker 190), and breathes and wicks as one would expect merino clothes to do.

The merino wool is soft, and get softer with each washing. The quality is just as nice as the Icebreaker and Smartwool tops that are in my house.

Overall, great buy if you are looking to get a lightweight shirt.

I ordered 3 colors; all but the Oatmeal. I ordered Larges and XL's. Based on the reviews here I wanted more of a T-shirt fit; not a super tight base layer fit. I am 5'10" and 172.69lbs athletic.

So there is a big difference between the L and XL. The L is tight on my shoulders and pecs (more fitted than tight to be clearer) and has a bit of room through the mid section. Length is perfect on the L and I love how the rear has about 3" more length than the front. If I was using these predominatly as a base layer, I'd go for the M for my build and size. The XL has about an inch in length on the L, but is much roomier, more like a true T-shirt fit. Since I will be using these primarily as mountain bike jerseys, I thought the XL would be the ticket, but they were just too big. In the end I kept the Larges and am very pleased with the fit and function.

As for colors, none of the colors online accurately represent what you get. The Brick appears more orange online but in reality is more red. I really like the color. The blue is definitely more vibrant and lighter. Also much nicer in the real thing. The kelp is not too far off, but again is more green. All of the colors seem way nicer in person than the onine photos.

Someone mentioned a V-neck. Not really. It is a V, but it has a piece sewn in behind the V, so in effect it is a crew, just with an unnecessary, but by no means poor looking, accent at the neck.

Nice weight for summer and Merino really is the bomb. I sweat like a pig and any poly shirt I wear is just plain offensive after 5 minutes in it. With the wool in a 7 day week I can literally commute to work 16 miles round trip on bike M-F, do two full North Shore Fromme rides (an hour and a half to two hours hard) and one Seymour loop (2+ hours hard) all in the same shirt with no washes and it smells no different than day one. I have used Merino as underlayers for skiing, but never for riding until now and forever going forward.

Wicks well and is comfortable. It probably will not wear as well as poly but the trade offs (better temp moderation, moisture management, ability to retain thermal properties when wet and no stink) far outweigh that only negative.

This is a great shirt. I just had the chance to take one on a 12 day trip and it was just as good or better than the icebreaker t-shirt I had taken as well. It is a slim tight fit. I would suggest going up a size if you don't want it to be skin tight. I am 6'3" 210 lbs and went with an XL. Going up a size mad it fit like a normal t-shirt.

This shirt is not as itchy as other merino shirts I own. I dig the collar and the flat seams, great base layer or WARM weather shirt.

MY COUSIN TURNED ME ONTO THESE SHIRTS. I THOUGHT THEY WERE A BIT EXPENSIVE , SO WHEN A SALE HIT I SCOOPED 2 UP. WISH THEY HAD MORE IN MY SIZE. ULTRA-LIGHTWEIGHT, SUPER COOL IN HOT HUMID CLIMATES. MY NIPPLES ACTUALLY GET HARD IF A SMALL WIND BLOWS

This shirt is phenomenal...that's about as close to realistic as I can get. I wore one of these shirts for about 4 days on the CT. I actually slept in the thing a couple of nights too and never once noticed an odor coming from the shirt (coming from me is a different story). The shirt was incredibly lightweight and a perfect base layer. Tight fitting and I agree with some previous posts that the sleeves are well sized as well (not crazy short so that they're in your armpit). Backcountry, you all have nailed it with this one!

thats the best i can do to describe this. The fit, the quality, everything...perfect.

I'm 6'2, 165 and got a large. It got mixed in the laundry and i accidently dried it in the dryer(instead of hang drying like i had planned). Well now its perfect.

Ok, so I recently used this on a climbing trip. Wonderful!!! Kept me comfortable all 3 days. Kept me cool, DIDN'T STINK AT ALL, and everyone loved the goat!

Backcountry.com Merino Crew Shirt - Short-Sleeve
Got every color and have not worn any other T-shirts since. Super light, super comfortable, perfect fit! It is very tightly woven, so wind does not go through it like a cotton T. I even wear it mountain biking. Super stretchy, my 3 year old son hung on the collar and it did not rip. You can wear this thing for days at a time, and it won’t smell bad as long as you hang it up at night. Last week was one of those rare occasions when I had to ware a suit and guess what I wore? This killer T-shirt under the suit jacket! Medium fits perfectly for my 165lbs 5'11'' frame.

Lightweight, odor resistant and super comfortable. Runs true to size.

Another good BC.com product. I've been mainly using mine hiking in the summer heat. It has performed well so far. The fabric seems thin but wicks well and I don't stick at the end of the trail so the guys don't complain. I would avoid machine drying though. One of mine shrunk a little. Overall, well done.

First off, great deal on a comfy T-Shirt that will be in my rotation this summer. What I failed to notice is the designer neck action going on here. If you look at the close up picture of the neck you can notice it, but I failed to do so. V-neck/ringer combo I guess. A little confused upon receipt. Is this the new style? Is it functional? Am I cool enough to pull this off? Still not sure about the answers to those questions, but shirt sure is comfy, merino wool for summer rules and, upon recommendation of the gfriend, I will keep and wear with pride (bc pride). Ordered one in blue, green and oatmeal. Cool colors, very slim/athletic fit. Keep moving!

Great shirt! I have merino shirts from Icebreaker, Smartwool, and Ibex and this one is at par with the best. The quality of the construction has been great, even after at least a dozen washings. The fit is snug, so much so that it might look a bit ridiculous as casual wear. I am 5'10" and 150lbs and medium is just about perfect.

I use this shirt for running, biking, or at the gym. For those who have never had a wool shirt it is a very different experience from cotton or microfiber. The shirt is breathable but warm... not uncomfortably so, but you do notice that it retains body heat. The beautiful thing is that as you sweat it doesn't loose that ability, no cold clammy post-run shivers here!

Of course, as with all wool shirts, I have had to pull this shirt out from the gym bag for a third, or fourth use before washing without the slightest hint of odor. On trips I can wash it out in the sink and it's dry in a couple hours. For the price you can't get a better merino shirt!

The shirt is skin-tight and a little see-through?(at least the oatmeal color). But it's merino soft and naturally odor-eating. Sweet for active-wear, but for hairy-large-nippled woodsmen, perhaps not the best for casual use because of the translucence. Maybe you should wax those too...

Just too tight in the armpits. Wierd cut. I wanted to like this but the fit is too strange. This shirt is much smaller than Patagonia, Cloudveil, or Smartwool size M baselayers. The two I ordered are getting returned.

Good fit, but size-up. Icebreaker is the big kid on the block of merino wool performance shirts. This shirt did retain some odor. I'll stick with Icebreaker.

Well, to start off, I am a dirt poor college student. I ordered this shirt a little while ago, and almost immediately regretted it because of the fairly high price tag. That is until I received it...Shirt fits amazing!!! I am around 5'11" 1/2 and about 162 pounds, bought the medium(170+ pounders definitely go for the large). Pretty tight fitting, especially around my chest. I have medium to big sized arms for my body size and the sleeves fit tight, but not uncomfortable. The thing I like most about the sleeves is they are longer than your average medium, I am extremely happy to avoid the short, uncomfortable sleeves that usually come with tight fitting shirts like this one. Fabric is amazing, breathes well, drys what seems like immediately and is the most comfortable article of clothing I own. I really cannot begin to express how glad I am I bought this shirt. In fact, if they had more colors in stock I would order a couple more! Definitely worth the $50 I spent.Oh and the blue color looks sick! Not nearly as vibrant as shown here on backcountry. Much more attractive in person.

Update - Just wore this on a 16 mile day hike in the zion narrows. Worked flawlessly, dried fast when needed. Complaint; I dislocated my shoulder on the last couple of miles, 6 1/2 hours later I am at the hospital and they have to cut the shirt off to get the shoulder back in. =(.....buying another when I get money.

Best exercise / laying about shirt ever. I wear it working out, playing soccer, or just down to the local coffee shop to grab some breakfast on the weekend. The ladies seem to love the way the shirt fits, as it is supposed to be a base layer and fit fairly close to your body.

It is super light and not itchy like regular wool. Merino is not your grand dad's sweater. And because it is wool you don't have to worry about it getting the funk that synthetics develop.

Great shirt, super light. Only caveats are they run fairly fitted, and the light color may be a little too see-thru due to the ultralight material. Other than that, thumbs up.

I have 2 of these now and love them. Super light weight and perfect for hot weather and aerobic activities. These seem to have a fairly athletic cut to them. I'm 5'11" with an slim/average build and the medium is a pretty snug and very comfortable fit. Probably the softest shirt I own - softer than cotton or any icebreaker. Minor cons are that the sleeves are a little long for a short sleeve and "V" design on the collar is a little more fashion than I want in a T-shirt.

I ordered two of these to use as summer base layers while hiking. So far so good! They are nice and light and breathe well. I am amazed at how well it handles odor. After a full day of hot and heavy hiking there was no smell. I left the shirt in my bag for a few days and it still smelled fine. I would highly recommend picking one up!!!

First, I'll say i wear this shirt all the time. It's great for biking or hiking, and can be used for a few days in a row without smelling. But, I had to get over the see-through properties of such a thin layer of wool, and the fact that the shirt pilled on the first day of wearing it. It still looks pretty decent, and if it didn't pill so much it would probably be a 5 star shirt in my book. It's warm and wicks well, though not as well as a poly shirt of the same weight. I'm 5foot7, 150, and the S is skin tight (and even more see-through), but the M fits a little looser and doesn't show so much skin. Kelp looks good.

I bought this shirt and I love it! I now wear it more than any of my other shirts. Unlike other merino shirts this one doesn't itch, at all (it's a higher quality merino than what others use). The performance is awesome, it keeps me dry, keeps me from being smelly. When I first got it I wore it running everyday for over a week before I washed it. Each day when I'd put it on the smells from the previous day were gone.

Some say the sizing is off, I don't really think so. I'm 6'0" and 175 lbs. I wear a large in other brands and a large Backcountry.com Merino Crew fits me nicely. The sizing is a little slimmer than other brands so if you are in between sizes I'd go with the larger size.

Since it is merino it take a little longer to dry than synthetic shirts, but the fact that it feels better when on and doesn't hold odors more than makes up for that.

So far after about 3 months of use and close to a dozen washes, there are no signs of wear. I will be replacing all my synthetic shirts with these merino shirts. They really are the best merino shirts you can get.

I have three of these now, they are absolutely amazing...I use them for everything from running and biking to lounging around the house. The fit is true, I am 6' 190 and the Large is quite comfortable. The sleeves are a little longer than most short sleeve shirts, however, it doesn't detract in anyway. I love the feel and how breathable they are. Kelp is pretty much my new favorite color. It's a little greener than the picture above, more of an olive than the tan that my computer screen makes it out to be. Don't think twice, grab one of each color!

I bought this and a mountain hardware wicked shirt, both large. The mountain hardware fit great and the backcountry merino crew was a little tight. I am 5'11 179 lbs. If you are built like a long distance runner and thin up top could order regular size. If you are heavier or muscular order a size up. This shirt out performed the MHW in odor control hands down. Was comfortable on warm days.

I love these shirts. Took two of them to Isle Royale for 9 days and alternated them daily. The only smell they retained was the deet that I used to keep the bugs off. I am 6ft 185lbs fairly muscular build and found that the large fit perfect for me. When these shirts are on sale they are a great buy and I would recommend them to anyone. Only thing I found that was a draw back was the oatmeal color in the right type of lighting can appear somewhat see through.

Absolutely my favorite shirt for this summer. I thought the long sleeves were odd at first, but they really stay put under a jacket and I now view them as one of the shirt's uniquely great features.

Fit: I'm 6'3" 185 and a Large fits well, with a trim but not skin tight cut.

I bought this shirt in oatmeal, kelp, and ocean blue so I'll comment a little on the color. The kelp is a little more green and less yellow than shown in the pictures (better). Oatmeal is pretty much spot on...maybe a little less creamy and just a tad more whitish-grayish hue. Ocean blue is less sharp a blue than shown in the pictures--real thing is more of a pastel blue, which I also prefer. One other note: the oatmeal is a little bit see-through. It's not so much a problem with kelp and ocean blue.

Sizing: I'm tall and lanky at 5'11'' and 130lbs. The small size ended up fitting remarkably well, with the body length and sleeve length being just right (sleeve length is a little longer than normal, but I like it that way). It's an athletic fit, and with my body type on a small size, the chest-to-armpit area feels quite fitted, and the rest of the sleeve and especially lower body are looser. It's a good fit overall, but because of the tight fit around the armpits, the cloth around that area can bunch up a little with activity. This does not affect comfort or performance, but if wearing this shirt alone, I find myself pulling the shirt down and out to straighten out the bunching.

As mentioned in Q&A, this is a lightweight merino wool shirt. I would have preferred it a little thicker for the amount it costs, and this is the reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 stars. I wouldn't pay retail for this shirt, but on SAC it's not a bad deal. Still would have liked more wool for the buck, though.

Just started trail running and bought the Merino Crew (Ocean) based on the reviews and the price. I ran in it every other day for 3 weeks. I washed it with a little softener each time and I swear that it continued to get softer with every wash. I got nervous that I was going to wear it out so I bought another in Brick. Perfect fit and wicks the sweat away and there is no wet wool smell. I love it and will buy a couple more before the Summer is over. Last note, shipping and customer service have met and exceeded most all other online clothing / gear suppliers from which I have ordered.

This is a great backpacking T. Everyone knows about merino wool already, so I want to point out the construction of the shirt. The seams are bomber. No simple single/double stitch here. That being said- these shirts are thin-- if you were using them for casual tee shirts, they might be a little too thin unless you were going for that vintage aged see through look. Perfect for summer hiking/ camping. Much more durable then the thinness of shirt would suggest, they are very well made.

The Merino Crew Shirt is super rad. This piece is very comfy, no itching, quick drying, great quality, and has a lower price tag than other similar merino wool tops. I bought a MED and LRG and I'm 5'11" 155 lbs. The large fits well, the MED was way tight (especially in the arms and I don't have big guns), and I usually wear a MED for this type of shirt.

By far, the most comfortable and most worn shirt I own. Runs a little small for my shoulders. So I sized up to an xl. You must own this shirt. Worth every penny.

got this for my husband and he loves it. I like the looks better than those synthetic shirts and it has a bit longer cut which is nice.

I own several wool tops and I would say that this is honestly the most versatile. Its comparable to a Patagonia Wool 2 Crew, and breathes immensly. With just it underneath, I wear my Welder hoody in temps down to the low 40s and am still comfy. The natural color works GREAT as an undershirt for formal wear. I gotta get 2 more of these.

this 17.5 micron merino wool, is softer than a cotton tshirt. it wicks well, breathes well, and fits great. But what is amazing about this shirt is i can wear for DAYS, and it does not smell, or pick up odors. i can pull it out of the dirty laundry, and wear it again!. natural odor control, not using some silver AG ion, or heavy metals, or chemicals, this is all naturalle.

I bought these for a trip to South America and was bit disappointed in the weight, they're thin! Should've read the reviews here first before taking the plunge.

Fit was accurate, and the fabric was comfortable. I'm sure they'd rock in the heat, but not anywhere else...

I hate wool, no matter how thin. It is not so much a knock on the shirt which is "nice" as it is on those of us who believe that this will be as soft as cotton just because it is "thin". If you are like me and DON'T like wool, you will not like this either