Once such tee is the Strider-T from Patagonia. Designed for strenuous outdoor activity, the Strider-T is a versatile tee that, in fact, doesn't really look all that like a tee in the first place. Because of its smart looks, the Strider-T can be worn for almost any occasion, and you won't look like you just came from a college frat.

Here's what makes the Strider-T a world class tee:

• The fabric is made out of a fast-drying, lightweight stretch polyester mesh. Patagonia claims that the fabric has similar performance as to their Capilene fabric, although the fabric is different.
  
   
• The overall fit of the tee is loose, but not baggy. Mobility is not compromised.
  
   
• There are no seams on the shoulders to get in the way of your backpack. The inside stitching is flat to prevent it from irritating your skin.
  
   
• The quality of the craftsmanship is excellent, as you would expect from any Patagonia garment. As I mentioned before, the tee doesn't really look like a tee, so you won't look like a bum when you wear it.
  
   
• There's no large logo on the tee, shouting to everyone that you are cool. You don't need to tell anyone you are cool, I am sure that they already know that.
  
   
• The Strider-T weighs about 5-6 ounces.

The Strider-T will perform well anywhere where or when you want to wear a tee, whether its running, biking, hiking, backpacking, traveling, or climbing.

Using the Patagonia Strider-T In the Real World

When I first wore my Strider-T after washing it the first time, there seemed to be quite a bit of odor after wearing it only a short amount of time. But after wearing and washing it 3-4 times, this stopped, and now the odor is similar to most polyester tees. I had not seen this before, but there is always a first for everything.

I often wear the Strider-T for many days at a time without washing it, and unless you cover it with yuck, it will still look presentable. It is mostly wrinkle-free.

It is also easy to wash while on the road, and it dries quickly, although you will want to hang it as flat as possible while drying to minimize wrinkles.

The Strider-T does a good job of wicking moisture off your skin and evaporating it into the air. I have seldom soaked the shirt, although it is possible under heavy physical activity.

Recommendation

If you need a tee that will keep up with your outdoor activity, you will want to consider the Patagonia Strider-T.



Product Notes

The Patagonia Strider-T is available for both men and women in a variety of sizes and colors. The tee can be washed in a washing machine, but should be dripped dry. The MSRP is $35.00.