Customer Reviews ExOfficio Air Strip™ Long Sleeve Top

Hubby loves these ExOfficio shirts. This one will make his blue eyes stand out. It is really a nice looking shirt. Thank you, v/r Susan

I have a hunch I've owned more Air Strip solid-color long sleeve shirts of the current version than any other person: sixteen (16). And only one of them disappointed me. It was in the ponderosa color that another reviewer panned because of fading, which was also my problem. Twelve (12) of the fifteen (15) that I still own and love are in dark or deep colors. I hike at least three times a week (8 to 15 miles and 1500 to 5300 feet of elevation gain), and I need such colors to not show soiling in the shoulder-strap area. For sun protection and for incidental trail-clearing, I wear gloves, which quickly become dirty because of the branches, limbs, and small trees that I toss off trails. When I rest my hands by placing my thumbs under the shoulder straps of my pack, the insides of the straps become soiled. Dark and deep colors don't show that soil. I now own and love three Air Strips in deep hues of blue (varsity, galaxy, and Prussian), four in hues of green (algae, avocado, hops, and deep forest), one gray shirt (dark pebble), one brown shirt (cinder), a rust shirt (sienna), a red shirt (brick), and a burgundy shirt (baroque). I like to think the 50 individuals on the distribution list for weekday and Saturday hikes that I lead appreciate seeing me and my monotone personality show up in a different colored shirt every twelve hikes. I also love my Air Strips for the sun collar and the lightweight fabric because I wear a long sleeve tee shirt underneath for additional sun protection, even on the hottest of North Carolina days. On the ascents that begin many of my hikes, the tee shirt quickly becomes sweat-soaked; and I'm cooler than my hiking companions wearing light short sleeves or tank tops. In addition, the seams and the buttons of my Air Strips have never failed. I'm a committed Air Strip wearer.

I bought two more of these shirts after getting one as a gift. They're comfortable and seem to hold up well. They're great for traveling, especially by plane, as you can layer for the inevitable temperature variances of planes and airports. And, they're stylish! So, it's a win all around.

Decided to pick up a couple more Air Strip L/S shirts since we're in the middle of a brutally hot summer. I have one that I've loved for years and years, and it still looks like new. Love the fact that it's breathable and roomy.

I have a batch of Air Strip shirts from around 2014. They were great, but the fit was always off. I'm 6'2" 180. The medium size was a bit too short, occasionally creeping up above the waist belt and showing off some belly. I was swimming in a large. The new slim design of the L/S in medium is about an inch longer than before, and now it's perfect. The pockets seem to be the exact same size as my old shirt, and the fabric mix is the same (73% nylon/27% polyester). It seemed like the old shirts were made for big fellas, so I can see why they'd be upset. For me, it's a great improvement.

I bought his item becaus I have one hundred others like it. I will continue buying them. No one can stop me.

Shirt performed well for me in South America; only lost one button.

Fits like a glove and looks great! Good color and material.

I love everything about this shirt from the style to the comfort. It's my go-to shirt for everything. Fishing, hiking, travel, church, board meetings! (I'm not a suit and tie man, so this one is dressy enough without a tie for dressy occasions, but relaxed enough for activities. I also love the color choices and own six colors of this shirt. Works winter and summer for me.

I have this shirt in a lighter color and just ordered another one. So far this is my favorite Ex Officio shirt out of several I own. It is nice and roomy and that's what I need since I have a 48 inch chest and big biceps. I bought an XL and it fits just right. My wife loved the Air Strip as well and bought a size small which is her favorite hiking shirt now since it's nice and lightweight and comfortable.

These shirt are great and let me tell you why. I'm a travel photography and I carry 2 of these shirts while wearing 1. 3 total. Most of the time I leave the sleeves half way rolled up and by the end of the trip the shirts are faded. But! I die the shirts to a new color and so far I can get about 4 years of heavy use of the shirt. Wearing the shirt days at a time. The venting in the shirt has allowed me to hike in 120 degree weather and when the temp drops I put on a smart wool tee shirt on underneath and keep going. Throw the shirt on your gear then put it back on and the wrinkles go away. I hand wash my shirts and let air dry. Something, like in Hawaii I just put the shirt back on wet. And in 5 mins it's dry again. Here's a secret. On your buttons place some clear nail polish on the thread holes for that just in case unravel. If the shirt starts as tan shirt and I stain it. Then I die it. So, the next trip it's now brown, then blue, and dark blue. Hope that helps you in your decision. Derek W

I bought this shirt for my husband for our vacation in Hawaii a few months ago. He says it is so comfortable, it's his favorite shirt. I recently bought him two more in different colors. He gets lots of compliments on them.

I bought this shirt for my husband for our vacation in Hawaii a few months ago. He says it is so comfortable, it's his favorite shirt. I recently bought him two more in different colors. He gets lots of compliments on them.

Very nice looking, cool confortable, very easy to care for and fast drying. I love them for travel!

Very nice looking, cool confortable, very easy to care for and fast drying. I love them for travel!

ExOfficio Men's Air Strip long sleeve shirts are the epitome of wilderness travel fashion whether on or off the trail. I have covered more than seventy countries from developed nations, third world and emerging states and it is the ExOfficio Men's Air Strip long sleeve shirts I use whether on or off trails. This shirt is rugged, durable and extremely long lasting when used off-trail, even when bushwhacking through thorns that otherwise would rip normal shirts to shreds. The front cargo pockets are extremely functional and the zipper security pocket inside one front cargo pocket provides added safety for carrying cash and credit cards. The Air Strip shirt is technical apparel at its finest in fashion and function. The three position sun collar is a life saver if you do not have a neck gator available for wear in the sun. The shirt itself is rated UPF 30+ and with side and back vents that open for air circulation one never feels the need to strip the shirt as a redundant layer. I always purchase the long sleeve version because it has roll-up sleeve tabs for turning the long sleeve quickly into short sleeve. I use the utility tab for hanging my sunglasses instead of for fly-fishing, which I do not do. The pen slot is neat and functional, but my one complaint would be for this slot to be larger to accommodate thicker writing pens, or even a small pen-light since many room hallways and rooms themselves in third world countries afford little lighting for finding dropped items or sliding room door keys into proper slots. These shirts come in a multiple variety of delicious colors, dry quickly after being rain soak and are light to wear. I do recommend strongly, though, that ExOfficio consider adding an inside collar loop for hanging the shirts on hooks in cabin or lodging rooms. The ExOfficio Men's Air Strip long sleeve shirts definitely are 5 stars rated.

Have bought in the past, will buy in the future. Why? Quality. Practical Construction. Works for me. I wear them traveling because the pocket structure allows all those things you need, close at hand, to be...close at hand, without having to to unbuckle the seat-belt etc. I also am a photographer and love the shirt for the pocket structure, for all those "things" for camera work. I was just in Death Valley and the materials and durability were very much part of my choice for this and other Exofficio products. And that is why I...Love'm.

Have bought in the past, will buy in the future. Why? Quality. Practical Construction. Works for me. I wear them traveling because the pocket structure allows all those things you need, close at hand, to be...close at hand, without having to to unbuckle the seat-belt etc. I also am a photographer and love the shirt for the pocket structure, for all those "things" for camera work. I was just in Death Valley and the materials and durability were very much part of my choice for this and other Exofficio products. And that is why I...Love'm.

Best tech shirt made--period.. I fly fish 100+ days a year.. I hike and backpack.. I write, review products, rep products, and design flies for a living.. I owned a fly shop for 15 years and sold Simms, ExOfficio, Columbia, Redington, and a few other shirts. I have been given or bought shirts from Orvis, Patagonia, etc. None stands the test of time like the Air Strip has.. And none performs better on the water and in the woods..

Best tech shirt made--period.. I fly fish 100+ days a year.. I hike and backpack.. I write, review products, rep products, and design flies for a living.. I owned a fly shop for 15 years and sold Simms, ExOfficio, Columbia, Redington, and a few other shirts. I have been given or bought shirts from Orvis, Patagonia, etc. None stands the test of time like the Air Strip has.. And none performs better on the water and in the woods..

I have several AirStrip shirts. I much prefer the updated version with the more trim fit. These shirts have numerous features which make them my preferred shirt for travel to remote locations. ExOfficio products are great for world travel. The nylon material is easily cleaned and dries quickly. Great product.

The venting is fantastic to keep you cool during hikes in warm weather. Great style and colors.

I buy almost all my husbands clothes. He hates to shop. This shirt has become one of his favorites, a lightweight alternative to his customary sweater and provides sun protection for his very fair Scottish complexion. And it has great pockets! Always a winner.

I have had the same shirt, deferent color, and ordered white for a more formal attire for a 23 day river cruise. It will fit the bill.

I Purchased 2 Air Strip shirts to replace my old ones for use offshore while scuba diving, excellent sun protections and very comfortable in 82F temps with 80% humidity. the shirt performed well even after getting wet.