The El Cap is versatile enough to wear alone during summer hiking or as a baselayer during winter skiing and snowshoeing. It's made from 100% Polartec® Power Dry® fabric, a breathable, thirsty fabric that rapidly transports moisture away from your body and out to the exterior face of the shirt. The entire garment is also treated with a special antimicrobial finish that neutralizes odor-causing bacteria and extends the overall life of the shirt. Underarm gussets improve your mobility, especially during long reaches and fly casting.
Features:
100% polyester Polartec® Power Dry® double pique fabric
Deep zip-front neck
Raglan sleeve for additional freedom of movement
Underarm gussets for mobility
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Reviews
| Alan Ellis | Untitled Review | | 
Voted 5/5 | This is my primary base layer and I love it. The high neck line is great for colder days, yet you can unzip for climate control. Unlike others, it doesn't stink as bad after several days of wearing. A little pricey, but they are always on sale somewhere. | | Posted Jan 21, 2003 10:11 am |
| tingri_dream | Untitled Review | | Voted 1/5 | I've used TNF gear for a long time and loved it. This includes older versions of the El Cap. During last year I had to replace several of my ragged TNF tops after much outdoor abuse. I logically purchased some of the same gear. Big mistake! They've changed the design which now has a big flaw. Like a number of other companies, TNF has opted to make a fashion statement and no longer bands the sleeves. As a result, the long sleeves constantly droop when you drop your arms. The sleeves are constantly getting in the way -- sometimes in rather dangerous situations -- like trying to place protection which snags on the gear. No amount of pulling up of the sleeves keeps them up. If you're going to pull them up, why have long sleeves? Also, cold air easily flows up the sleeves. As a result, I've relegated my purchases (which included the El Cap and Cirque tops) to casual use and even gave some away to relatives who don't do the things I do. It's really unfortunate and a costly mistake. TNF is not alone in this design. I highly recommend you stay away from this design unless you're only going to wear it casually.
Fortunately, I've found some who make tops as they should be made. One such company is Pearl Izumi. I've again replaced my upper body gear but this time purchased Pearl Izumi's Adventure tops and Endurance tops. They're absolutely brilliant! Unless TNF resumes designing for function rather than fashion, I'm sticking with Pearl Izumi.
| | Posted Jan 15, 2004 1:45 pm |
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