Budget Hiking Shirts
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Sweet Spot Recommendations
For cold weather, I recommend tough synthetic cargo pants. For hiking in hot weather in areas with poison ivy, stinging nettles, ticks, or mosquitoes, I recommend light, thin, breathable synthetic pants.
Men
MSRP $20.00
My Thoughts
I have been using this shirt for many years
MSRP $29.99
MSRP $35.99
Pros
- Front can be unzipped for cooling
- Side pockets
- Affordable
- Durable
Cons
- Not as breathable than higher-end competitors
- Not as light as more expensive competitors
- No hood cinch
Women
MSRP $14.00
My Thoughts
I’ve been using the men’s version of this shirt for many years
MSRP $29.99
Pros
- Affordable
- Durable
Cons
- Less breathable than higher-end competitors
- Heavier than higher-end competitors
$29.99 as of 11/2/2025
MSRP $39.99
Pros
- Front can be unzipped for cooling
- Ponytail hole for cooling
- Side pockets
- Affordable
- Durable
Cons
- Not as breathable than higher-end competitors
- Not as light as more expensive competitors
- No hood cinch
- Pockets may slightly decrease breathability and cooling?