Summer hiking clothes

January/February 2026

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January/February 2026

Loose Line Women's 3/4 Sleeve, $99. Available from www.looseline.co.nz

Technical hiking clothes provide sun protection, wick perspiration, and have anti-odour treatments so they can be worn for days on the trot.

The North Face Adventure Tee $90

Made using FlashDry-XD materials for moisture management and abrasion resistance for extra durability. It’s a standard fit and has a crew neck and set-in sleeves. 186 g (m), 97 g (w).

www.thenorthface.co.nz

Marmot AirExchange UPF50 Crew SS $89.95

A high-performance tee made from 100% recycled polyester mesh. AirExchange knit boosts airflow and dry time. It has UPF 50 protection, flat-felled dropped shoulder seams to reduce chafe and a zipped pocket. 110g (m), 95g (w).

www.marmot.co.nz

Rab Force Tee $79.95

A slim-fit fast-drying tee designed to wick sweat quickly. It has UPF protection, flat-lock pack-friendly seams and is odour resistant. 106g (m), 87g (w).

www.outfitters.co.nz

Loose Line Women’s 3/4 Sleeve $99

Designed in NZ, the women’s-specific 3/4 sleeve is made from a quick-drying, breathable 145gsm fabric that is snag-resistant. It has flat lock seams and offers unrestricted movement and protection from the elements. Sizes XS – 4XL.

www.looseline.co.nz

Earth Sea Sky Silk Weight T-Shirt $155

This tee uses US-made Polartec polyester and is designed for use in hot, humid conditions. It wicks moisture and is fast drying, durable and has a NZ-tested UPF 30 rating. Made in NZ. 132g (m), 110g (w).

www.earthseasky.co.nz

Outdoor Research Astroman Longsleeve Sun Shirt $189.99 (m) / $199.99 (w)

This shirt is made from a breathable, stretchy and durable fabric that wicks moisture and dries quickly. It has a UPF 30/50+ sun protection (depending on colour), a chest snap pocket and AirVent inner back yoke. 190g (m), 155g (w).

www.bivouac.co.nz

Patagonia R1 Air Fleece Crewneck $179.99

A lightweight, breathable and quick-drying technical fleece in a regular fit for easy layering. It has off-shoulder seams and a zipped chest pocket. Made in a Fair Trade-certified factory from 100% recycled polyester fabric. 278g (m), 238g (w).

www.patagonia.co.nz

Patagonia Long-Sleeved Capilene Cool Lightweight Shirt $99.99

An ultralight, quick-drying shirt made with 52–100% recycled polyester. It has HeiQ Mint odour control treatment, set-in sleeves for enhanced movement and a drop-tail hem. Made in a Fair Trade-certified factory. 94g (m), 82g (w).

www.patagonia.co.nz

Rab Nexus Hoody $179.95

A lightweight hooded midlayer made with 100% recycled Thermic G stretch fabric. It has a soft under-helmet hood, a slim fit, low-bulk chafe-free seams, and two zipped and mesh-lined pockets.
308g (m), 258g (w).

www.outfitters.co.nz

Rab Momentum Shorts $119.95

Quick-drying shorts with wind and water resistance, stretch for mobility and high-performance nylon fabric. Hand pockets, zipped back pocket, elastic waist. 162g (m), 114g (w).

www.outfitters.co.nz

Outdoor Research ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie $149.99

A lightweight, stretchy recycled-polyester fabric with thermo-regulating ActiveIce treatment to lower skin temperature as you sweat. UPF 50+ rating, thumbloops, drop-tail hem, chafe-free seams and 3-panel hood with pony-tail port (women’s). 255g (m), 210g (w).

www.bivouac.co.nz

Montane Genoa Lite Short $149

These hiking shorts use a fast-drying stretch fabric for breathability and unrestricted movement. They have five pockets, a zip fly and coin pocket and a PFC-free DWR treatment. 210g (m), 170g (w).

www.furtherfaster.co.nz

Patagonia Women’s Everyday Shorts $149.99

These shorts are made from 96% post-consumer recycled nylon. They have an elastic waistband, zip fly and button closure, two hand and two thigh pockets and a webbing belt. Made in a Fair Trade-certified factory. 204g. 

www.patagonia.co.nz

Rab Sonic Hoody $119.95

A versatile and lightweight baselayer for cool mornings. It has a close-fitting wrap-style hood, low-bulk seams, stretch thumbloops and odour control treatment. 124.5g (m), 107.5g (w).

www.outfitters.co.nz

Marmot AirExchange UPF50 Hoody $129.95

AirExchange fabric is breathable, quick-drying and sweat-wicking with UPF 50 sun protection. The hoody has a scuba hood and thumbholes that extend coverage to the hands, dropped shoulders, abrasion-resistant seams and a zipped pocket. 175g (m), 165g (w).

www.marmot.co.nz

The North Face Basin Pants $200

These pants have four-way stretch and quick-drying FLASHDRY technology. They have a PFC-free DWR water-repellency, waistband with belt loops, zip fly and mesh-lined hand, thigh and back pockets. 320g.

www.thenorthface.co.nz

Alistair Hall

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