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- Sept/Oct 2023
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Forum member @Magwood uses those sleeves on her Caminos. She is a seasoned walker, but is not on the forum often. Maybe she will reply or you could try sending her a PM.Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
You do need to get a really good fit, though a few tacks to reduce the circumference at the top of the arm works as fine adjustment.Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
Decathlon have very reasonable priced ones that do the job but no fancy features.Can anyone suggest a specific brand or type?
I wear light gloves to protect my hands from the sun when it’s sunny especially when using walking poles. Heavy ones when it’s cold for warmth.Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
I learned a valuable lesson on my VDLP walk a few years ago. I started in late October. I thought it may still be warm when I left Sevilla in late October but didn’t want a short sleeve shirt or shorts. So I took two quick dry long sleeve shirts and one pair of very light pants. Turned out it was over 90F and sometimes 95F every day for about 8 days. The truth is the matter was I did not feel any hotter with my short or pants than with shorts and short sleeve shirt. My clothes had UV protection and my Outdoor Research Sun Runner hat that covered my head neck and almost my entire face I was just fine. Except of course I was hot as hell and had to carry 3 liters of water and the only shade I could find was sitting down and leaning against one of the stone walls that lined the route.Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
I used them in Sept/Oct last year and wouldn’t do another camino without! I bought the ones that go across the shoulders. They were super light and hardly took up any space in my pack. They are very comfortable and helpful for warmth and sun protection and were a real blessing in the heat when I wet them. I didn’t even bring a long sleeved shirt - used these with my short sleeve shirt for warmth. I would put them on when I set out at 6:30am and didn’t even have to stop to remove them when I got hot 30 minutes later. I simply pulled them off and wrapped them around my waist without having to take off my pack. I brought a white pair and a black pair but ended up only keeping the black as the white got, and showed, dirt easily. I highly recommend them. Not that you asked, but I also swore by my chargeable neck fan - the kind that look like headphones but just go around the neck. They acted as white noise during an all night festival in Torres del Rio and I slept like a baby that night. These two items helped me keep cool, and were a Godsend as I trekked along in the Spanish sun with my hot flashes! Got my sleeves from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091QGLLSD?tag=casaivar02-20Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
Is there a difference ? Wouldn't they be the same as long sleeves, at least you can roll them up?Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
Yes. Last August - September. Worked well. Took off in the evening and if it was a cool morningHas anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
I have used them on all my caminos. Initially I bought them from a golfing shop and paired them with fingerless SunSmart gloves but this year I bought them from Uniqlo for about half the price - they are very cool, fit snuggly but not uncomfortable and have thumb holes so keep the sun off my hands when I am using my poles and I don’t have to use the fingerless gloves .Can anyone suggest a specific brand or type?
Yes, I love mine. I started wearing them on a fall Camino a few years ago, more for warmth on cool days but even when the sun was warming up they did not feel hot. Worn with a short sleeved T-shirt they provided a bit of warmth on the arms without adding to the heat around my torso due to the backpack, and they allowed air circulation around the armpits. Also, they are so easy to take off or put on without removing the backpack or breaking your stride. Easy to carry in a pocket or side pouch. I never hike without them now. Mine are Nike but I’ve had them a few years so not sure if they still make them.Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
I used them last year as I walked in summer. They were excellent. Buy the ones used by golfers. They are a thin Lycra, very comfortable and cooling.Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
Yes. I’ve worn them for many hikes before for Sun protection. The Pearl IZumi Sun Sleeves from REI work great!Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
I love mine. Got them at REI, also available at their website. They have a thumb hole to keep them in place and go up past the biceps/triceps. They stay in place, no problem. Not too hot. The palms got discolored, mainly from gripping my trekking poles, but no effect on function. I washed them every few days and hung dry.Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
They stay up by being fairly tight, at least at the top of the arm.Is there a difference ? Wouldn't they be the same as long sleeves, at least you can roll them up?
I understand that being tighter won't facilitate the fabric breathing.They stay up by being fairly tight, at least at the top of the arm.
I use Smartwool merino removable sleeves frequently. I wear them hiking, mostly for warmth needed in the AM, and I wear them while wilderness canoeing. I also use them for road biking trips.Is there a difference ? Wouldn't they be the same as long sleeves, at least you can roll them up?
I also brought two tops and on set of bottoms. Worked well. Brought two short sleeve merino t-shirts and a set of sleeves from Outdoor Research which had a thumb hole and covered my knuckles. Worked well other than that they slipped down. In part the issue is that I am slight of build and they only came in one size but the elastic at the top does not compare with that on my biking sleeves. My solution was elastic bands I picked up along the way. For my upcoming Camino I've gone to OR's light weight sun shirt which comes with a sun protecting hood to reduce skin damage on the sides of your face. Have been happy with how light this shirt is and how it has worked in my training hikesYep wore them last September/October from Leon will take them again this May from SJPP!
Got the idea from Keith H and Walkerooni and thought yeah with two s/s Merino t shirts and the sleeves ; i have two short and two long sleeve tops!
Like two pairs of zip offs and only one pair of bottoms!
Mine come up inside the t shirt sleeve and have a sort of silicone seal that stops them moving also cover the backs of my hand and have a thumb loop. On a couple of cold mornings they were great with my merino liner gloves ( like a double layer till i warmed up) the pair weigh 78grams!
I'm loving the 'sun hoodie' I bought for this purpose, lightweight (292 grams), with thumb holes to cover hands and hood to cover head, ears back of neck - all UPF50+. There's several big brands, I went cheap & got Uniqlo (AUD$50). I wear it for all my training walks & love it! eg: EgZjaHJvbWUqDAgBECMYJxiABBiKBTIJCAAQRRg5GIAEMgwIARAjGCcYgAQYigUyBggCECMYJzIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCDM3NjNqMGo3qAIIsAIBHas anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
Can you check your link and edit your post? It is not clickable at all.I'm loving the 'sun hoodie' I bought for this purpose, lightweight (292 grams), with thumb holes to cover hands and hood to cover head, ears back of neck - all UPF50+. There's several big brands, I went cheap & got Uniqlo (AUD$50). I wear it for all my training walks & love it! eg: EgZjaHJvbWUqDAgBECMYJxiABBiKBTIJCAAQRRg5GIAEMgwIARAjGCcYgAQYigUyBggCECMYJzIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCDM3NjNqMGo3qAIIsAIB
I have bought things from Uniqlo in the US. In fact I love my AIRism Mesh UV Protection Full-Zip Hoodie, but it's definitely not the same as sun sleeves.I cant seem to get Uniqlo in the US.
Hi TassietoVP,I'm loving the 'sun hoodie' I bought for this purpose, lightweight (292 grams), with thumb holes to cover hands and hood to cover head, ears back of neck - all UPF50+. There's several big brands, I went cheap & got Uniqlo (AUD$50). I wear it for all my training walks & love it! eg: EgZjaHJvbWUqDAgBECMYJxiABBiKBTIJCAAQRRg5GIAEMgwIARAjGCcYgAQYigUyBggCECMYJzIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCDM3NjNqMGo3qAIIsAIB
I don’t see why. A lot of hiking gear that’s trying to optimise wicking advertises a snug fit for exactly that reason.I understand that being tighter won't facilitate the fabric breathing.
Disadvantage- they can slip down.How are they better than rolling your sleeves up or down if you are wearing a tech fabric shirt? Wouldn’t it just be one more thing to carry and keep track of? Not trying to be snarky, I just want to understand.
works fine under my packHi TassietoVP,
I'm thinking of getting one for my next camino. Have you worn it with your backpack just looking at comfort. Might grab one so many colours to choose from? Thanks
Ok. Thanks for the response.Disadvantage- they can slip down.
Advantages - you don’t have a bulky roll when rolled up
- better ventilation into the short sleeves of the shirt (armpit area)
That did occur to me as another disadvantage, but only after I posted my response.Ok. Thanks for the response.
I don’t think they sound like a big enough advantage for me to use instead of just rolling up/down my sleeves. I’ll stick with my UV 50 tech fabric shirt.
The fewer things I have to carry or worry about losing, the happier I am.
Have you read about the time my pants were “stolen” in an albergue? Yep, fewer things to keep track of.
This is both a great question AND a great response! I’m currently at the tail end of my first Camino and I have also found that “sun gloves” have been a game changer. What happened to me is/was very unusual and is unlikely to happen to many people, but I think it’s worth sharing nonetheless:I used these on my camino; not for sun protection, but as an extra for warmth. They were very useful in the spring when the day temperatures wavered considerably and I wanted to avoid having to stop to don or doff clothing. Mine were cyclists’ sleeves, one size, and I had to take in the upper arms a bit to get them snug enough so they didn’t constantly slip down.
I haven’t yet tried the ‘sun’ sleeves which I imagine are slightly thinner and, hopefully cooler. I am particularly interested in the ‘sun gloves’ as it’s the hands that really take a beating when walking with poles in the sun. I’m interested too in what others have to say. Glad you asked this question.
For me they are because I use them with merino short sleeve t-shirts ( I have tried, but don’t like, the tech fabric shirts) The sleeves just roll down when I stop for a break or am walking in the shade . They don’t slip down - I do get a new pair each Camino.How are they better than rolling your sleeves up or down if you are wearing a tech fabric shirt? Wouldn’t it just be one more thing to carry and keep track of? Not trying to be snarky, I just want to understand.
I am going in my first Camino, but hike extensively. I tend to really like featherweight sun shirts with thumb loops and hoods. I wear them over long line sports bras.Has anyone tried wearing sun sleeves? Seems they might be good for protection from the sun while also perhaps forgoing the need for a long-sleeve shirt?
My concern is whether or not the fit is comfortable - not too tight so as to constrict, yet not too loose where one must push them up frequently.
What is the fabric of the sun shirts?I am going in my first Camino, but hike extensively. I tend to really like featherweight sun shirts with thumb loops and hoods. I wear them over long line sports bras.
Very cool, sweat wicking and cover very well.
Agree , would rather have a sun shirt , sleeves too fiddly, or wear long sleeve merinoI am going in my first Camino, but hike extensively. I tend to really like featherweight sun shirts with thumb loops and hoods. I wear them over long line sports bras.
Very cool, sweat wicking and cover very well.
Polyester and a stretch fabric… very thin.What is the fabric of the sun shirts?
Sorry, try this:Can you check your link and edit your post? It is not clickable at all.
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