Shower Pass Hi-Line Merino Short Sleeve Base Layer for Men
Product Review & Walking Gear Test

	Hi-Line Merino Short Sleeve Base Layer for Men Vital Statistics: Colours: Dark Shadow (grey), Strong Blue Sizes: S - XL SRP: £65.00

Hi-Line Merino Short Sleeve Base Layer for Men

Vital Statistics:

Colours:
Dark Shadow (grey), Strong Blue

Sizes:
S - XL

SRP:
£65.00

Shower Pass says:"Whether you're on the trail or headed for town, the Hi-Line Merino Short Sleeve shirt provides an exceptional level of comfort and performance in a modern Henley style.

Constructed with 18.5-micron Merino Wool, the Hi-Line Merino Short Sleeve shirt is especially breathable - not to mention moisture wicking, anti-microbial and undeniably stylish"

Features to Note:

Merino Wool blend fabric provides antimicrobial protection from odours, natural breathability and stretch for comfort during aerobic activities
Modern Henley styling with snap front and chest pocket
Soft and durable 50% Merino Wool, 50% Polyester blend on the sleeves and back
Reflective label on back
Quick drying
Comfortable tailored fit with slightly longer back length for on-the-bike coverage
UPF 40+ protection from the sun's harmful UV rays
150 gsm summer weight fabric
73% Merino Wool, 19% Polyester, 8% Nylon

In-use Test:

The Hi-Line Merino Short Sleeve Shirt from Shower Pass is a stylish piece of kit, equally at home in the pub or on the trail. The fabric, a blend of Merino Wool, Polyester and Nylon, is lovely, warm and soft to the touch and all the seams are finished to a high standard.

The material also includes UPF 40+ protection from harmful ultra violet rays from the sun.

It has a loose fit (which I prefer) and is long enough to either tuck in to your trousers or leave hanging outside. The back is in fact a little longer than the front which means it stayed tucked in when bending and stretching. The sleeves are short and there is a single breast pocket on the left-hand front and a neck opening secured with four poppers. There is a choice of two colours, slate grey and blue and there is no collar.

The pocket is a bit small and weak and does not have a popper or anything to keep it closed. To be honest, it is not much good for anything remotely heavy like a mobile phone.

The features list includes a 'Reflective label on back' but I can find no evidence of this and not sure what they mean.

I must confess that I tend to run hot and you will find me bathed in sweat when working hard climbing a steep slope. It usually takes me quite some time to cool down again. For this reason, if I am pIanning a day climbing in the high mountains with lots of steep ascents, I tend to shy away from Merino Wool base layers since I find they rapidly become sodden with sweat and, once soaked, take too long to dry leaving me cold and clammy. Sadly, I found the Hi-Line Merino Short Sleeve Shirt from Shower Pass is no different is this respect.

However, the Hi-Line Merino Short Sleeve Shirt from Shower Pass is perfect as a base layer for gentler walks, like a winter stroll along the canal or the valley bottom. It is ideal as a warm base layer when camping and perfect for wearing something stylish when out in the evening.

Buying Advice:

If you run hot and sweat a lot then you might want to avoid Merino base layers. For the rest of you, the Hi-Line Merino Short Sleeve Shirt from Shower Pass is a well made, stylish piece of kit, equally at home, in town or in the pub or on the trail that will not leave you disappointed.

For more details see: https://showerspass.co.uk/products/mens-hi-line-merino-short-sleeve-shirt?variant=12084395835462

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