Best Safari style shirt for Expedition and Casual wear

[alanymarce]

I've been using Craghopper Shirts for both Motorcycling and recreational and never let me down.

Craghoppers adventure 2 shirts are fantastic!

No question - Craghoppers are the best (at least for what we want). I've used everything under the sun, from the USA, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Australia, South Africa, Argentina..., for decades, and have settled on Craghoppers - fast drying, comfortable, breathe, mosquito repellent, you name it. For our last two big trips (a total of 19 months) we wore two each (wear, wash, swap) daily for ten months. Absolutely the best.

 

[krick3tt]

Checked out Akubra hats. Brim is too small, 3.25 inches just doesn't cut it. Looking for at least 5 inches in the brim, in a felt hat.

 

[mikeyb1976]

I have a few Eddie Bauer Rainier shirts that I really like. They fit what I call "True American Size" (aka, rotund). https://www.eddiebauer.com/p/D6767366/men's-rainier-short-sleeve-shirt?sp=1&color=Gold

They do an ok job at deflecting a roman candle burst, only a small hole and minimal scorching.

 

[Thornyshire]

I’ve worn tag safari for years. Always my fav

 

[dusmw]

LL Bean - Double L Field Shirt

excellent quality

 

[REDrum]

Since this thread just got bumped up, thought I'd chime in again with a new recommendation. While not branded as Safari (or Overland....), more to boat life, they are super high quality, very durable, wicked comfortable and not made in China. Check out: Atlanticrancher.com

I own their "dock" shirts and "boatyard" shirts:

Saltwash Flannel Dock Shirt - Sand

Saltwash Flannel Dock Shirt...Our Salty Dogs! Anyone who’s ever spent a day on the open ocean, taking salt spray over the bow will recognize and appreciate the look and lived-in feel of our Saltwashed Flannel Dock Shirt. For all those that haven’t…here’s your chance to say you have. Yet another...

atlanticrancher.com

Boatyard Shirt - 25th Anniversary Edition - Khaki

The best brushed cotton twill Shirt you can buy. 100% Cotton, 10oz brushed twill, garment dyed fabric Doubled-up shoulder and sleeve cap Wrist-to-elbow wear patches Two, shoulder back box pleats Bar stitch reinforcement at key stress points

atlanticrancher.com

Yes, not cheap. But you definitely get what you pay for. Their park ranger sweater is pretty amazing too

 

[ventura911]

After getting too much sun in the desert recently, I went looking for lightweight, UPF-50 shirts and pants. I’m trying out 5.11’s Marksman long-sleeved shirts out (they’ve got short-sleeved shirts, as well) and Decoy convertible pants. Will have to see how they do in the wild, but so far, the pants/shorts have been comfortable.

 

[beanmachine]

Does anyone know of a technical/travel shirt that looks somewhat like a normal shirt? I'm looking to replace all my shirts, but I'm not really keen on the shirts with a million pockets and zippers and in all the earth tones. What I'm really looking for is Rail Riders Versatac but in light blue or white, they only have tan and green. Don't really want to be looking like a park ranger everywhere.

Edit: I'm looking for a long sleeve, button down, mostly nylon, with 2 front pockets (other pockets are fine, as long as there are no zippers hanging out and such), in white or light blue color. Something that works while traveling or hiking, but also you could throw a jacket over and not be run out of a nice restaurant.

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[ventura911]

Does anyone know of a technical/travel shirt that looks somewhat like a normal shirt? I'm looking to replace all my shirts, but I'm not really keen on the shirts with a million pockets and zippers and in all the earth tones. What I'm really looking for is Rail Riders Versatac but in light blue or white, they only have tan and green. Don't really want to be looking like a park ranger everywhere.

Edit: I'm looking for a long sleeve, button down, mostly nylon, with 2 front pockets (other pockets are fine, as long as there are no zippers hanging out and such), in white or light blue color. Something that works while traveling or hiking, but also you could throw a jacket over and not be run out of a nice restaurant.

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The above link to 5.11 is now bouncing to its home page, but if you search for “Marksman,” you’ll see they have a light color called “Cinder” and blue/gray.

 

[beanmachine]

The above link to 5.11is now bouncing to its home page, but if you search for “Marksman,” you’ll see they have a light color called “Cinder” and blue/gray.

I looked at that one but it is not a button down and it's 100% polyester. I've had trouble in the past with polyester becoming smelly if you can't run it through the washing machine.

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[ventura911]

I looked at that one but it is not a button down and it's 100% polyester. I've had trouble in the past with polyester becoming smelly if you can't run it through the washing machine.

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You’re correct, they’re polyester. They are button-down, though.

 

[beanmachine]

I looked through all of 5.11's shirts and only saw 1 button down and it was all cotton.

I can find the proper material and color, but they all have point collars and that just doesn't make sense for an outdoor shirt. One gust of wind and you've got the collar flying into your face being annoying.

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[yfarm]

Game Guard Outdoors

 

[Hilldweller]

 

[ChadHahn]

Does anyone know of a technical/travel shirt that looks somewhat like a normal shirt? I'm looking to replace all my shirts, but I'm not really keen on the shirts with a million pockets and zippers and in all the earth tones. What I'm really looking for is Rail Riders Versatac but in light blue or white, they only have tan and green. Don't really want to be looking like a park ranger everywhere.

Edit: I'm looking for a long sleeve, button down, mostly nylon, with 2 front pockets (other pockets are fine, as long as there are no zippers hanging out and such), in white or light blue color. Something that works while traveling or hiking, but also you could throw a jacket over and not be run out of a nice restaurant.

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I have a couple REI Sahara short sleeve shirts. They also make long sleeve ones. https://www.rei.com/product/193091/rei-co-op-sahara-solid-long-sleeve-shirt-mens

They are nice looking and easy to take care of.