Hiking Club Long Sleeve Shirts: Sun Coverage and Cool Mornings

April 21, 2026 5 min read By Wyatt Sandoval

Quick Answer

Long sleeve tees protect from sun on exposed trails and warm up cool mornings.
Sport-Tek wicking long sleeves from $29.88 and cotton from $29.88.
Print front, back, or sleeve for chapter ID.
Free US shipping, no minimum.

Table of Contents

When to choose long sleeve over short
Long sleeve styles in our catalog
Print placement on long sleeves
Long sleeve pricing math
Frequently Asked Questions

Hiking club long sleeve shirts handle the two scenarios most hikers underestimate: exposed-trail sun and chilly mornings. Sport-Tek Mens Moisture-Wicking Long Sleeve ($29.88) and the Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt (Bella+Canvas, $29.88) cover both. We also stock youth long sleeve at $29.88 for family programs. Custom logo printing front, back, or sleeve.

When to choose long sleeve over short

Desert hiking or exposed ridge-line trails (sun protection beats sunscreen)
Cool morning starts that warm up by noon (sleeves push to elbow)
Bug-heavy seasons (mosquitoes, ticks, gnats)
Bushwacking and brushy terrain
Layer over a tech tee in winter

Many serious hikers move long sleeve to their default and treat short sleeve as a backup.

Long sleeve styles in our catalog

Sport-Tek Mens Wicking Long Sleeve ($29.88): polyester tech, UPF-friendly
Long Sleeve Cotton Shirt (Bella+Canvas, $29.88): soft cotton casual
Youth Wicking Long Sleeve (Sport-Tek, $29.88): kid version

For winter cold, layer a long sleeve under a hoodie or quarter-zip.

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Print placement on long sleeves

Three placement options on a long sleeve. Pick one or two:

Front center or left chest: standard logo placement
Back center: large club crest, best canvas
Sleeve text: chapter name or year along the upper arm

Sleeve printing is a sleeper option that hiking clubs underuse. Especially nice on tech long sleeves where the chapter or club name reads cleanly from the side.

Long sleeve pricing math

Item	VIP base	Common retail	Profit
Wicking long sleeve	$29.88	$42	$12.12
Cotton long sleeve	$29.88	$40	$10.12
Youth wicking long sleeve	$29.88	$42	$12.12

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Sun coverage, cool mornings, bug protection. Wicking and cotton, custom logo, no minimum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these UPF rated?

Sport-Tek wicking polyester offers practical sun protection equivalent to UPF 30+. Not formally rated.

Do long sleeves run hot in summer?

Wicking long sleeves are cooler in direct sun than bare skin because they shade your skin. Cotton long sleeves run warmer.

Can I put a sleeve print on the cotton version too?

Yes. Sleeve printing works on both cotton and wicking polyester.

How does sizing run on long sleeves?

Standard US sizing. Sport-Tek runs slightly slim, Bella+Canvas runs true to size.

Wyatt SandovalOutdoor Recreation Writer

Wyatt grew up on a working ranch in Wyoming and writes about the outdoor recreation niches, from hunting clubs to rancher merch. His specialty is the apparel side of small-town outdoor businesses and member-driven clubs.