Dr. Outdoors Compress Men’s Short Sleeve

-Submitted By: Chris Smith of Bend, OR

Q: What type of outdoor activities do you normally participate in?
A: Anything outdoors-in summer I like to hike, bike, camp, fish, rock climb, ride horses, Canoe, geocache, backpack, mountaineering, wilderness survival etc. In winter, I like to ski, snowshoe, hunt, camp, and a lot of the same activities I do in the summer.

Q: What do you normally wear during these outdoor activities? (ie. cotton T-shirt)
A: Anything from jeans and short or long sleeve shirt and a hat to extreme cold weather gear like snow pants and parkas and either a balaclava or beanie type hat. The type of footwear I use ranges from tennis shoes or outdoor sandals to hiking or hunting boots.

Q: Was the Compress short sleeve a snug and comfortable fit?
A: The shirt was extremely comfortable and soft. I liked it so much that I wore it around the house when not exercising.

Q: Was the shirt lightweight?
A: Very much so. You almost forget it’s there.

Q: Did your body temperature remain cool while wearing the shirt?
A: Actually, as it’s winter here, it helped to avoid getting the chills while riding due to its’ moisture management capabilities.

Q: Did you find that the fabric quickly pulled moisture away from the skin?
A: It did. I sweat quite a bit with substantial physical activity and it was nice, in the cold weather, to have the perspiration pulled away from my body to avoid getting the chills.

Q: Did you wear anything over the shirt?
A: Yes, a sweat shirt to help contain my body heat.

Q: How did the material feel when you were wearing the shirt?
A: It feels like silk, extremely light and soft, but much more breathable than silk. It makes a great undershirt in addition to an exercise shirt because it’s not bulky and because of its’ scent absorbing qualities. The activated carbon is an amazing thing.

Q: Did you like the overall design / color of the shirt?
A: Yes I did. It was very comfortable to wear and the color scheme was very sporty.

Q: What other colors would you like this shirt to be available in?
A: Red, black, emerald green, and maybe even a combination of those colors. I also like a black/blue combination.

Q: Was the shirt easy to wash/dry and take care of?
A: Yes it was, although you have to remember to use unscented detergent with the activated carbon or else you’ll smell like a flower while riding the trails with your buddies.

Q: Would you recommend this product to other outdoor enthusiasts? Why?
A: It’s one of the most comfortable pieces of athletic clothing I’ve tried in a while. It’s attractive and has great features such as it’s moisture wicking ability and scent absorbing capability.