I’ve become a fan of athletic wear though I don’t consider myself an “athlete” per se. I only recently discovered how comfortable this line of clothing can be for travel, particularly on hiking trips.
The above shirt, the Via Tee, is from Outdoor Research. This shirt is highly wicking AND is UPF 30, making it a great item to wear in the summer heat. The OR website says that this can be worn for days without stinking due to the anti-microbial finish – though I haven’t tried this myself. It’s also very light, which means if you’re traveling you can easily wash it out in the evening and it will be dry by morning. This retails for $36. Available on Amazon
Another favorite of mine this summer is the Neptune shirt from ExOfficio. I have to admit that when I got this shirt, I DID wear it for days in a row because I so loved it. And, I found that it was not stinky – though I wasn’t very active in it – wearing it mostly in my home office and on my daily long walks.
It’s quite comparable to the OR shirt above but I love the added detailing in the armpit and the selection of colors. This retails for $45.
Finally, this last item isn’t necessarily appropriate for summer athletics, but it is great in the heat and I’ve been able to wear it an astonishing number of times this summer already given our extraordinary weather in Seattle.
This is the Voyage tank top from Icebreaker.
I like the fact that the shoulder material is wide enough to hide my bra straps. It’s gathered at the bottom so that it fits nicely around my waist and doesn’t just hang wide. It’s also got a nice low neck, which is perfect in hot weather – allowing me to feel just a bit more cooler than I otherwise might. Available on Amazon
(disclaimer: this photo is NOT me :-))
Hopefully, this’ll get you gals excited about some new items for the summer!
Travel Well,
Beth
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