Good idea, poor execution

By gre2501083 Ranked #533 - Men's Performance Shirts - Long Sleeve February 13, 2009

I really wanted for this to work, but after returning two for a rip in the seam after about 1 week of regular wear or a simple wash, I had to give up on this one. The marriage of synthetic and wool is great conceptually, but for whatever reason the area under the armpit and on the back where the stretch paneling meets the wool pulled apart on simple wear. I don't know if this is due to more delicate wool fabric, but the stitching came out regardless leaving a huge hole in the shirt right at the seam.

Aside from all of this, this shirt is way to short. I mean you are going to give someone a belly dance if you reach above your head. I know BC products are athletic fits, but this one was a little much and I am 5'9". I ended up with the R1 from Patagonia as a replacement and the only thing that BC did better was the thumb holes. Those were money on this shirt.

View Details: Backcountry.com Prime Agnello Top - Long-Sleeve - Men's

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