Dr. Outdoors Compress Women’s Long Sleeve & Pants

-Submitted By: Leah Smith of Bend, OR

Q: What type of outdoor activities do you normally participate in?
A: We live in Bend, OR, one of America’s great outdoor playgrounds. In the summer we hike, ride bikes, ride our horses, camp, fish, and geocache. In the winter we snowshoe, hike, ice skate, and ski.

Q: What do you normally wear during these outdoor activities? (ie. cotton T-shirt, jogging pants, etc)
A: Our usual summer wear is a t-shirt and jeans or shorts with a light weight jacket for cool evenings. Our usual winter wear is long sleeve shirt, jeans, sweater, coat, gloves, hats, scarves and, on some trips, snow pants.

Q: What type of activities did you participate in with the Compress Active Wear?
A: I went Hiking and Biking

Q: Was the Compress long sleeve a snug and comfortable fit?
A: It fits like second skin. I was really surprised how well it molded to form without confining my movements.

Q: Was the Compress long bottom a comfortable fit?
A: They are extremely smooth and very easy to put on.

Q: Were the shirt and pants lightweight?
A: The fabric is ingenious. It’s SO lightweight you forget about what you’re wearing and can concentrate fully on enjoying your ride.

Q: Did your body temperature remain cool while wearing the shirt?
A: Yes. And for me that’s imperative. I have medical condition that makes it very difficult for me to keep cool. The fabric stayed cool to the touch even when I started to feel warm.

Q: Did you find that the fabric to be anti-static and provide odor management?
A: Not a bit of static. And my curly static prone hair thanks you! Odor was not a problem one time while wearing these clothes.

Q: Did you wear anything over the shirt?
A: I had my coat on until I warmed up.

Q: How did the material feel on your skin?
A: The material is incredibly soft. It feels like stretchy silk. It is also comfortably snug and cool.

Q: What other colors would you like this shirt and pants to be available in?
A: Earthy colors – Brown, Cream, Green and Bright colors – Pink, Purple, Blue

Q: Were the shirt and pants easy to wash/dry and take care of?
A: I washed mine with a dye/perfume free detergent and let them air dry. They came out great! I love that they don’t wrinkle.

Q: Would you recommend this product to other outdoor enthusiasts? Why?
A: Absolutely! The shirt and pants fit snuggly without restriction allowing unlimited freedom of movement. They are great by themselves in cool weather and an outstanding second layer in cold weather. They are soft and completely without bulk making it easy to enjoy whatever activity you are engaged in. I love them.

Additional Comments
I can wear a size small in most shirts and a size 6 in pants. I tested a size medium in both shirt and pants and both fit perfectly.