The Outdoor Research Women's Echo Tee has become my number one pick for any aerobic activity. From working out at the gym to multi-day backpacking this shirt is the best wicking and lightweight shirt I have ever owned.
Outdoor Research Echo Tee
Sizes: XS-XL
Colours:Apple/Laurel,Cornflower/Night,DesertSunrise/Paradise,Pewter,Ultraviolet/Elderberry
Price: $40 CDN
Weight: 2.3oz/65g
Why am I doing a review on a t-shirt? A t-shirt is a t-shirt. Nope! The OR Echo Tee has become my 'go-to' shirt for all things sweaty and aerobic. My collection of these t-shirts has grown to six shirts over the past few years. The sixth one is missing from the photo below as it was in the wash!
Outdoor Research Echo Tee
Sizes: XS-XL
Colours:Apple/Laurel,Cornflower/Night,DesertSunrise/Paradise,Pewter,Ultraviolet/Elderberry
Price: $40 CDN
Weight: 2.3oz/65g
Why am I doing a review on a t-shirt? A t-shirt is a t-shirt. Nope! The OR Echo Tee has become my 'go-to' shirt for all things sweaty and aerobic. My collection of these t-shirts has grown to six shirts over the past few years. The sixth one is missing from the photo below as it was in the wash!
PROS:
Lightweight- at 2.3oz/65g a shirt, they are one of, if not the lightest of the wicking shirts on the market. I was weighing my clothing before a recent backpacking trip and couldn't find a shirt in my collection that was lighter. When wearing the shirt, it feels like lighter than any other shirt you own.
Wicking-After removing a backpack, the sweaty back t-shirt often makes me feel chilled or gross. Almost instantaneously, the Echo tee dries. Feeling wet for long periods is rare, if at all, including the underarms. The tee includes a Polygeine odor control component which is much appreciated after 9 days straight on the trail.
Fit-I love the fit of these shirts. They are long in length, and aren't too clingy or baggy. I have had no problems with chaffing or rubbing of pack straps while wearing this tee. It also fits well under a climbing harness.
Colour selection-I love the different colours that this tee comes in. I almost have every colour in the rainbow!
Hip pocket-There is a small hip pocket in this tee. It fits a key or a small fitness type GPS inside while on trail runs or short hikes without a pack.
Variations-This tee also comes in a graphic version and a longsleeve version.
CONS:
Durability- Lightweight fabrics have one downside. Small holes start to form when wearing these shirts under other gear. I have one shirt that after weeks of hard use, has accumulated holes from repeatedly clipping my backpack waist belt together as well as wearing a gear rack while climbing. I have other Echo t-shirts that I wear for work or regular fitness training that are still in perfect condition. I find the issues pop up while wearing gear over or on top of fabric, a trade off for being a lightweight material.
UPF rating-This lightweight shirt has a UPF rating of 15, which for the most part is fine but I find in harsh UV conditions, I found it was in sufficient. That said, in those harsh UV conditions, the wicking and lightweight attributes of these materials far outweigh the slight sun exposure.
In conclusion, I think these t-shirts ROCK! Living in the humid east coast, these shirts shine when high heart rates combine with high humidex factors. I would highly recommend these shirts for anyone wanting to feel less sweaty while pursueing aerobic endeavours. Thanks to Outdoor Research for another great product.
Lightweight- at 2.3oz/65g a shirt, they are one of, if not the lightest of the wicking shirts on the market. I was weighing my clothing before a recent backpacking trip and couldn't find a shirt in my collection that was lighter. When wearing the shirt, it feels like lighter than any other shirt you own.
Wicking-After removing a backpack, the sweaty back t-shirt often makes me feel chilled or gross. Almost instantaneously, the Echo tee dries. Feeling wet for long periods is rare, if at all, including the underarms. The tee includes a Polygeine odor control component which is much appreciated after 9 days straight on the trail.
Fit-I love the fit of these shirts. They are long in length, and aren't too clingy or baggy. I have had no problems with chaffing or rubbing of pack straps while wearing this tee. It also fits well under a climbing harness.
Colour selection-I love the different colours that this tee comes in. I almost have every colour in the rainbow!
Hip pocket-There is a small hip pocket in this tee. It fits a key or a small fitness type GPS inside while on trail runs or short hikes without a pack.
Variations-This tee also comes in a graphic version and a longsleeve version.
CONS:
Durability- Lightweight fabrics have one downside. Small holes start to form when wearing these shirts under other gear. I have one shirt that after weeks of hard use, has accumulated holes from repeatedly clipping my backpack waist belt together as well as wearing a gear rack while climbing. I have other Echo t-shirts that I wear for work or regular fitness training that are still in perfect condition. I find the issues pop up while wearing gear over or on top of fabric, a trade off for being a lightweight material.
UPF rating-This lightweight shirt has a UPF rating of 15, which for the most part is fine but I find in harsh UV conditions, I found it was in sufficient. That said, in those harsh UV conditions, the wicking and lightweight attributes of these materials far outweigh the slight sun exposure.
In conclusion, I think these t-shirts ROCK! Living in the humid east coast, these shirts shine when high heart rates combine with high humidex factors. I would highly recommend these shirts for anyone wanting to feel less sweaty while pursueing aerobic endeavours. Thanks to Outdoor Research for another great product.
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