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| Summer 2003 should bring us some good weather (we're certainly due it after the almost constant rain and cloud last year). Hot conditions make hillwalking sweating work so, in the interests of comfort, a wicking top is a must. We test two of the best - one from Keela and the other from Mountain Hardwear. Let's just hope the sun shines on us... | ||
| Keela A.D.S Zipped Top | |
| Keela's A.D.S.
Zipped Top is a high wicking base layer for active comfort. It is made from
A.D.S. (Active Dispersal System) 100 S fabric which is both lightweight and
fast wicking. It is comfortable against the skin and the fit is very good.
The flat lock seams avoid abrasion and there's a dropped curve on the back.
The design is smart and fashionable with the secondary colour banded down
either side. This is a great top that performs very well, either as a summer
T-shirt or base layer is colder weather. It is also the cheaper of the two
wicking tops on test here. Although the top is unisex, alternative ladies'
styles are available. For more info log on to keela.co.uk |
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| Sizes
XS-XXL (unisex) Colours black/grey, grey/light grey, blue/black, lilac/light grey Price £19.95 |
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| Mountain Hardwear Wicked Tee | |
| The Wicked
Tee is made from a lightweight, fast drying fabric, KoolKnit high filament
polyester. It is indeed very lightweight at 4 oz/113g and wicks moisture
very quickly and efficiently, whether it be sweat or water from a passing
summer shower. The top is simple in design, very comfortable to wear with a
loose cut and has low profile flat lock seams to avoid skin abrasion. A
dropped curve in the hem at the back is ideal for activities involving
bending forward, such as cycling. This is a great top for hot weather hiking
or biking and and we'd highly recommend it. The Mountain Hardwear range of
wicked garments also includes long sleeved tops for men and women, made from
KoolKnit and Coolmax. All are ideal for summer adventures. For more info log on to mountainhardwear.com |
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| Sizes
S-XXL Colours slate, cinder, surf blue, silver, chilli Price £25.00 |
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