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8 Days on Mt. Rainier
Kyle Webster, Tacoma, WA
Just wanted to drop you guys a note while I had the chance. I have been a big fan of your line for a few years now. Back in June of 2005 I did an 8 day solo hike of the Wonderland Trail that encircles Mt. Rainier. The RailRiders Mens Eco-Mesh long sleeve tee was the ONLY shirt I brought with me. It dried in minutes, didn't retain any odor, and look great! In the afternoon of my sixth straight day wearing the shirt, I had my black rain pants on when I was passed a couple of female day hikers. They asked me why I was so dressed up! One of them said I looked good enough to have parked her car. Not bad for a shirt that was "washed" nightly in a stream.
Two weeks later I returned to the mountain for a summit climb and again that Eco-Mesh tee was the shirt I trusted (my climbing partner wore his as well). From blazing hot weather to the first layer in my clothing system..... I will never be hiking or climbing without my Eco-mesh!!!
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Amazing Shirts
Ed Johnson - UK
Dear Rail-Riders, I was reading your Love Letter section and realised that one of the main reasons I truly enjoyed Marathon des Sables race in 2007 was my informed choice of kit, which included my eco-mesh shirt. In fact every one of my tent-members used eco-mesh shirts. We had all been recommended your shirts at a seminar for UK competitors by Luke Cunliffe. I still recall the evening ritual of hanging them up from ten poles to dry. By the end of the week they were stiff as a board, dirty and smelly. But they had done their job and held up incredibly well after 7 days of abuse in the Sahara. I enclose some photos and thanks for your excellent products. |
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The Ultimate Sun Shirt
Navy SEAL and adventure racer Dan O'Shea
"The Eco-Mesh shirt is like a second skin during an adventure race, serving as a first line of protection against the sun and the elements. During oppressive jungle humidity the Eco-Mesh protects against insects and during the heat of the midday sun, it acts as a loose fitting, cooling layer of sunscreen. Despite its featherweight construction, it is incredibly durable and resistant to tears from branches or abrasion wear from rocks. Breathable, it does not retain odors and can be worn consecutively for days and nights". |
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Eco-Mesh Shirt
Jason Waicunas, Bloomfield, CT
"In the middle of my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike, I was trying to dry out my Eco-Mesh shirt by a fire and a few stray embers caught the sleeves on fire. The sleeves were totally gone, while a few stray burn holes were left on the shirt front. So I wound up cutting the sleeves off and making it an "Eco-Mesh Tanktop". I continued wearing it for the rest of the hike--into Oregon and Washington. I still hike in it to this day."--Jason Wacuinas, Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker |
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The gobi Desert Race
Matt Nelson
We have completed a number of Ultras state side but just recently completed the Gobi March - a 150 mile trek across the barren interior of China. We could not have done it without our Eco-Mesh shirts and CWX shorts and tights! Whether we were being whipped by 60 mph winds or cooked by 95 degree sun, the Eco-Mesh shirts did an outstanding job protecting our skin and wicking away the sweat. We were able to stay cool in the heat and they provided just enough protection that, even when the temps dipped into the 30's, we were still warm when we ran. I have worn these shirts in other races and in training, but they took 7 days of solid pressure and held up like a charm - no rips & no wear (we had ~25lb packs on for the race). |
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