Transition Zip T

Unusual Fit

By gear-head

from Sandy Hook, CT on 1/10/2008

Fit:

Feels too small

Sleeve Length:

Feels too long

Pros:

Good Weight

Cons:

Poor Fit

Best Uses:

Hiking Mountaineering, Sports

Describe Yourself:

Competitive Athlete

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Transition Zip T-Shirt - Men's:

I purchased this shirt as a light, windproof outer layer during those cool days for backpacking/ mountainering. Wanted to be able to take off shell and put this on over base layer when things warmed up.

I am 6'1" at 165 lbs. I usually wear an athletic cut in shirts, so I though this would work well. Found fit very loose in sholders with athletic cut in waist, but not enough give in waist to make it easy to take on and off. Without a full zip, there was no room to get it off easily. This made it difficult to pull on and off over any base layer. It was even awkward when used alone as a base layer. Once on it felt puffy in the sholders. Sleeves to long with no thumb loops.

Finally, the color "Tiger" should be referred to as Traffic Stopping Orange... Shirt might be good for running but not hiking.

I never took it out of the house, so I do not know how it breathes. Ended up returning shirt.

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A good solution

By The Mission

from Boulder, CO on 12/17/2007

Fit:

Feels true to size

Sleeve Length:

Feels true to length

Pros:

Breathable, Comfortable, Good Weight, Stylish, Warm

Best Uses:

Sports

Describe Yourself:

Competitive Athlete

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Mountain Hardwear Transition Zip T-Shirt - Men's:

This is a good outer layer for the ski touring- it blocks the wind but doesn't feel too warm or bulky. Better than a fleece or a soft shell for that purpose.

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Transition Zip T - Men's