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Outdoor Research Essence Tee

Women's Clothing > Shirts & BlousesRated: 5 by 4 reviews.

Mountain Gear

Wool doesn't mean a sweater from your grandmother anymore, and the Essence short sleeve T-shirt from Outdoor Research can prove it. You won't end up sweaty and stinky after a hardcore workout thanks to Dri-Release wool fabric that wicks moisture away from your skin while the built-in FreshGuard odor neutralizer keeps you smelling fresh - a longshot from a mothball-scented pullover.

Features:

  • Don't worry about getting that locker room smell, built in FreshGuard odor neutralization won't let that social faux pas happen to you
  • Keep up the classic t-shirt look with the raglan sleeves
  • Keep yourself instantly warmer with the help of lightweight Dri-Release wool fabric that wicks away perspiration and dries quickly, yet feels like cotton

SummitHut.com

Light, soft, and quick to dry, this tee has the performance of a Merino wool blend and the feel of cotton. The active cut fits more like your favorite T-shirt than a piece of technical wear. The seams are moved away from your shoulders for more comfort when carrying a pack.

Features:

  • Built-in FreshGuard® odor neutralization. The permanent FreshGuard® system prevents odor and bacteria from developing
  • Lightweight Dri-Release® Wool fabric manages moisture, dries quickly
  • Raglan sleeves
  • This intimate blend of 12% Merino wool and 88% polyester feels similar to cotton and keeps wearers comfortable, dry and odor free

This description was also provided by: USOutdoor.com

DepartmentOfGoods

Most moisture-wicking shirts become pretty smelly after you've sweated up a storm. The Outdoor Research Essence Tee's FreshGuard anti-release wool neutralizes odors, so you can stand to be with yourself on your backpacking trips. This lightweight Outdoor Research short-sleeve shirt dries quickly as you hike up the trail, and the Essence T-Shirt's UPF fabric protects your skin from mid-day burns. And the icing on this tee-cake? The strategically offset shoulder seams won't rub underneath your pack's straps. So just breathe a chafage-free sigh of relief.


Backcountry.com Outlet

Most moisture-wicking shirts become pretty smelly after you've sweated up a storm. The Outdoor Research Essence Tee's FreshGuard anti-release wool neutralizes odors, so you can stand to be with yourself on your backpacking trips. This lightweight Outdoor Research short-sleeve shirt dries quickly as you hike up the trail, and the Essence T-Shirt's UPF fabric protects your skin from mid-day burns. And the icing on this tee-cake? The strategically offset shoulder seams won't rub underneath your pack's straps. So just breathe a chafage-free sigh of relief.


Altrec

Light, soft, and quick to dry, the Outdoor Research Women's Essence Tee has the performance of a Merino wool blend and the feel of cotton. The active cut fits more like your favorite T-shirt than a piece of technical wear. The seams are moved away from your shoulders for more comfort when carrying a pack.

Features:

  • 88% polyester/12% Merino wool for superior wicking and a cotton-like feel
  • Built-in FreshGuard® odor neutralization
  • Lightweight Dri-release® Wool fabric manages moisture, dries quickly
  • Raglan sleeves

Backcountry.com

So you can stand to be with yourself on backpacking trips Outdoor Research made the Essence Tee with FreshGuard anti-release wool. This lightweight Outdoor Research short-sleeve shirt neutralizes odors, dries quickly as you hike, and UPF fabric protects your skin from mid-day burns. You can also breathe a chafe-free sigh of relief thanks to the strategically offset shoulder seams, your pack's straps won't cause irritation.

Country of Origin:China
Fabric:88% polyester / 12% merino wool
Insulation:Lightweight
Material:88% Polyester, 12% merino Dri-Release wool, UPF 30+
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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

ColorSize
Extra SmallSmallMediumLargeExtra Large
Sunrise
Sunrise
 23.95   
Spring
Spring
 40.00   
Fern
Fern
41.9541.9541.9541.9541.95
Atlantic
Atlantic
41.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.95
Black
Black
27.9731.962 More...27.9527.973 More...27.9527.973 More...27.9527.973 More...27.9731.962 More...
Sky
Sky
35.0035.00 35.0035.00
Eggplant
Eggplant
27.9731.9641.9527.9731.9641.9541.9527.9541.9541.95
Flare
Flare
12.2312.23    
Coral
Coral
41.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.9541.95
Crystal19.97    

Legend

  •     - USOutdoor.com
  •     - Altrec
  •     - DepartmentOfGoods
  •     - Backcountry.com Outlet
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Mountain Gear

Outdoor Research Essence Tee Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Outdoor Research Essence T-Shirt - Short-Sleeve

Rating:*****

The Outdoor Research Essence T-Shirt fits great & is really comfortable...no itch from the Merino wool at all! I usually wear a Small in tops: I got the Small here & it fits perfectly. This shirt is super lightweight. I really like that is has a UPF 30+ rating which is becoming more & more important as I get older. Washing & line drying are a breeze: the shirt didn't shrink, kept it's shape, & hasn't pilled.

amy3dog at DepartmentOfGoods on 09/01/2008

Great Workin' Shirt!

Rating:*****
Lightweight, tiny holes throughout lets it breathe...great for a sweaty hike or MTB ride. Runs true to size, length is slightly shorter than average but sufficient
gre3079136 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 07/02/2009

Negative Reviews:

nice fabric, poor sizing

Rating:**
this shirt would be great, if it weren't 6 inches too short. i like the poly/wool blend, but unless you're in the market for a half-shirt, pass on this one. i'm not a monster either, 5'7", 130# i can't wear it, had to to give it to one of my tiny friends (she loves it at 5'1")
wrek006 at Backcountry.com Outlet on 10/06/2009