Who makes the best, most durable shirts with pockets?

baliodude said:
Sorry.
Its for hot desert `climate.
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Definitely go with long sleaves then. I've used the Columbia nylon shirts with their UV-rated fabrics in the Dubai desert. They provide good protection from the sun and are cool. They are also cheap to buy. They don't hold up that well to several washes though and the collars start and pockets start to curl after they have been washed a bunch of times. They also aren't nice enough for business casual, but I like them for the field.

Here is a goofy shot of me demoing a grab sampler while wearing a columbia shit. In this shot I was in Dubai just offshore of Palm Jebel Ali, one of the Palm Islands.

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Cpl Punishment said:
Then I'd go with something in cotton, long sleeve, and light -- white or khaki.

This will keep the sun off of the most skin, reflect away a lot of the solar radiation, and cotton absorbs moisture quickly, and transports it from wettest to driest. In many climates this is bad, in the desert, it is good. Due to the very low humidity, the cotton will soak up the sweat from your skin, transport it to the outer layers where it will evaporate and help cool you.

I always wore Carhartt shirts when I lived in the desert.
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First time I know that. Great info, thanks.:)
 
Cpl Punishment said:
Carhartt, Filson, Tilley, another mention for Propper or Tru-Spec BDU/ABU/ACU blouses.

They DO make them in khaki, black, OD plus the camo variants. Although realize that the military blouses are meant to be worn outside of the pants, not tucked in, if that's a consideration, as they are more the size of a jacket than a "shirt"
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Some of the Propper and Tru-spec ACU civilian shirts are cut longer so they can be tucked in. When this is the case, it is usually listed as a feature.
 
Actually I strongly prefer polyester for moisture management than cotton. Cotton tends to get stinkier for some reason. However, cotton does look better.
 
I'd like to second Duluth Trading. I've had most of the brands mentioned above but for cost, fit and construction I really like Duluth. They have lots of different kinds, go to their site and see.
 
If you are going into the desert, copy what the locals wear. Personally, I like over size thin "airy" cotton in layers to insulate me from the heat. I also cover all skin to keep the sun off.
 
One of my favourite outdoor shirts is one with zipped pockets and long sleeves from Meru. I wore it during hiking through the Norwegian mountains this summer. By the way, I remember from some articles that dark cotton clothing gives best protection against UV-radiation.
 
Skimo said:
I've spent a fair amount of time in nomex, it's comfortable, I'm sure there are some that don't look like work shirts.
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Nomex reflects up to 1400 degrees (going from an old memory) both directions. The material is comfy but can be incredibly hot.
 
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