Clothing
Eddie Bauer Mountain Trek Short Sleeve Shirt
Moisture-wicking and quick-drying, this shirt keeps me comfortable when the Texas sun is beating down on long day hikes.
Why It Makes The Cut
Where to Buy →The Eddie Bauer Mountain Trek Short Sleeve Shirt is what I reach for on every warm-weather hike in Texas — which is to say, nearly all of them. I chose it because it is lightweight, moisture-wicking, and dries remarkably fast when sweat-soaked, which in central Texas heat is not a matter of if but when. The polyester-blend fabric pulls moisture away from my skin and dumps it to the surface where the breeze can do its job, and on the hottest days that evaporative cooling effect is genuinely noticeable compared to a standard cotton tee. I wear it untucked over my belt for airflow, and the relaxed fit gives me full range of motion when I am swinging a pack on or reaching for camera gear. It is also surprisingly odor-resistant over multi-day trips, which matters when you are spending long hours in close quarters with your own sweat. The shirt has become a staple — I own several in rotation now.