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I’ve tested it from Montana to Australia.

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You should shave him.

I Found a Top To Keep Me Cool, Dry, and Protected from the Sun on Summer Hikes + More I’m Eyeing

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Thats what people say when they see my 110-pound.

But the truth is counterintuitive.

It alsooffers UV protection.

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Currently, Im cruising Europe’s Rhine River withRiverside Cruises.

I also love that I can toss it in the guest washing machines.

Another perk of the polyester material?

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It doesnt really wrinkle.

It also feels comfortable even when its wet.

When I was inTropical North Queenslandearlier this spring, it was perfect for wearing in the Coral Sea.

Baleaf UPF 50 Sun Shirt

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I was visiting a part of the Great Barrier Reef with stingers.

Of course, Ive also been wearing this shirt while hiking at home in Montana.

Because it actively wicks away sweat and moisture.

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it also keeps me cool and dry.

The weather changes rapidly at that high altitude.

However, this shirt performed well in the heat and sun and the clouds and cold.

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The only downside of this shirt is its so popular I expect to run into another traveler wearing it.

With nearly 17,000 five-star ratings, its a best-seller on Amazons list ofWomens Activewear T-shirts.

It comes in more than 20 colors and sizes ranging from XS to 3XL.

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Its also available in a sportyhalf-zip style.

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It also has FreshIQ advanced odor protection so it can go days between washes before starting to smell.

The two chest pockets are also practical as well as stylish.

In addition to polyester, its also made with spandex.

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I think hell love the look of the raglan sleeves and the feel of the flatlock seams.

Like my favoriteCozy Earth bamboo sheets, it literally feels cool to the touch.

Still, it packs down to practically nothing.

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It offers UPF 50+ sun protection, and the fabric is temperature-regulating, so it adjusts to your environment.

I like that it has thumbholes, and the roomy hood is big enough to cover a cap.

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This sun shirt from Prana also features thumbholes.

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Personally, I like the raglan sleeves, and the side ruching is a fun, flattering detail.

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