prAna Emanate T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve - Men's - 2009 BCS

My new favorite shirt. Good fit and comfortable.
Slimmer fit than most Ts.

None of the prana shirts Ive bought are that much better at wicking than your average T as far as I can tell..at least not while on the trail. But they are more comfortable.

Nice simple design and the smoke is a smooth white which flows with anything. I am usually between M and L for most fits. The medium Emanate fit me well. My only complaint is that the material is pretty thick. Having only used it around town I'm not sure how well it will breathe when you're pushing your limits. The design is printed with a pretty thick plastisol ink which will breath 0% so you may have a sweaty spot in the center of your chest after a run. I'm guessing they used plastisol ink because of the polyester blend of this shirt. All of their other products that are made out of organic cotton is printed using the preferred method of water-based inks because of the much softer hand.

This shirt is pretty cool for what it is. You gotta realize when you're buying these types of hybrid shirts (cotton/poly), it is a happy medium. It's not going to excel in wicking but it is going to be a little more comfortable than say a capelene shirt. I like the design and fit of the shirt. Sizing guide is true to fit.

I read Jud's review below and was intially concerned with the potential wet spot that might form in the center of my chest but I've taken this shirt backpacking and climbing and haven't had any issue of the sort with the graphic. It's a good buy if you're looking for a hybrid but you might want to catch it on sale, $30 is a bit much for this one.