The Anetik shirts have kept the kayak and wade fishermen cool and protected from Hawaii’s harmful UV rays. That had been established in this post. But how do they hold up during land sports worn by men and women, and how do the shirts perform in Florida’s extreme heat and humidity? Let’s find out.

Lori, golfer

Tested long sleeve Flight Tech 1/4zip on a very hot 88 degree weather day on the golf course. I like how it provides great SPF coverage while still keeping me cool…no sunscreen needed since it went all the way down to my wrists. The false collar provides extra back-of-the-neck coverage and the zipper is great to protect your chest area. 

This material is very breathable, but it can get caught on tees or the velcro from the glove. I wore a small but probably should have tried the medium top (for reference I’m a lululemon size 6 top), as I don’t like my golf clothes to be so clingy.

I also wore the top to work one day, it kept me pretty warm in the air conditioning too, so it’s a versatile piece, great for travel too.

Donna, pickleballer

I’m used to wearing short sleeves and putting on sun tan lotion, so at first it felt warm to wear the long sleeve Flight Tech w/zipper in this summer but I got used to it and liked that I didn’t have that oily feeling on my skin when I was done. And I got compliments wearing it. 🙂

Al, pickleballer

At my age the sun protection is important. I liked the long sleeve Root Tech shirt in the Sky Heathered color.

Mike, Florida wade and SUP fisherman

I tested the Remix Tech Hoody in Fl with 75% humidity and 98 degree weather. Felt like 111 degrees. It performed well. I’m 5ft 9″ and 200lb and wore a size Large that felt snug but didn’t restrict motion. If I need a looser shirt I’ll go up to size XL. The zippered pocket was a nice touch for keys, etc. I found that sticking the shirt in a cooler with ice water was great but due to the tight fit, it takes a little effort to get it back on. It’s light and comfortable with just enough protection from the sun. After it gets wet it dries quickly. I like it, it’s great for very hot days and protects you from sunburn. Hood is big enough to accomodate hat. 5 stars!

Review Takeaways

• For optimum breathability, wear loose.
• Light, porous material may be snagged by velcro and sharp pointed objects.