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I currently wear Under Armour as my shirt under my vest. It is supposed to keep u cooler.

It is time to replace them, has anyone wore or tried another brand? If so, which one?

Thanks

I like UA, but I must admit...they just don't seem to last. I have since switched in teh summer to CoolMax t-shirts and UA Cold Gear in teh winter. So far they have held up a year longer than my UA.

No, there is no other...........Under Armor is the cats azz!!!

One of my Corporals was telling me of a shirt I think made by Nike. You dip it in water, wring it out, then wear it. Its supposed to last somewhere around 8 hours and it isn't wet to the touch. *shrug* I'll look into it a little more.

starter makes a shirt that is very comparable to under armor at half the price.

I have an Adidas T-shirt that's made out of Coolmax and it's just as good as UA and cheaper.

starter makes a shirt that is very comparable to under armor at half the price.


Wal-mart carries them. I've heard some pretty good reviews on Lightfighter.net about them. A lot of people prefer them to the UA because they cost less, last as long if not longer, and work as well. I bought one, but haven't had a chance to try it yet, so I can't give you any first hand feedback.

Wal-mart carries them. I've heard some pretty good reviews on Lightfighter.net about them. A lot of people prefer them to the UA because they cost less, last as long if not longer, and work as well. I bought one, but haven't had a chance to try it yet, so I can't give you any first hand feedback.

yeah, thats where i bought mine. it seemed to work pretty well. i just prefer to wear a good ole fashion hanes cotton tee. :D

we used cool max.none will work that well.

No, there is no other...........Under Armor is the cats azz!!!


I must concur with Jay on this one. They are the cats ***.

I have tried Cool Max but they didn't last for me at all. I have UA to wear under my vest at work (when I wear it) or when I wear it on ride-alongs. I hear that Addidas, Nike and a few other companies are trying out a similar line this summer.

Cool Max is just to expensive for a shirt compared to UA. I also wear UA when I work out and it works great.

I went online to walmart and ordered the starter brand for $16 each, includes shipping/tax.

If they don't work out, well I'll have a bunch of workout shirts :)

Thanks everyone for your responses!

Ok, I have the shirt in my hands that I was talking about. Its marketed under the Trek (bicycles) logo. I'd post a link to it directly but I don't have 20 posts yet. :mad: Anyway, goto Google and search for this...

trekbikes Trek Cooling Vest

Should be the first link that comes up. I'll be trying it out the next week at the county fair, I'll let you guys know how it feels.

cool, thanks!

I use Under Armour with my vest as well. It seems to work rather well. But I wasn't aware that they "went bad" after a while. I heard from some source that the creator of the shirt was in football. Is that true? I'm not too savvy on my football.

Oh and with the $25 per shirt price tag! Ouch!

I use Under Armour with my vest as well. It seems to work rather well. But I wasn't aware that they "went bad" after a while.

I've been working out and mine are getting to small in the shoulder and armpit areas. I wash them after ever use but, after about and hour wow!!! :eek: I have been wearing them for almost a year.

I tried the starter ones on at walmart. They were loser (not tight) and appeared to be more comfortable and for $16 vs $25 for UA.

I work in a very hot and humid climate in a polyester uniform. I'm attempting to stay as cool as possible.

how well does UA work in the winter? I am tired of the bulky feel of my long underwear and hate wearing a jacket even though they provide us with nice leather coats here. Looking for a thin alternative that works.

In the winter I swear by the coldgrea. VERY WAR! Especially in the cold foot posts of NYC just off the water where the wind is incredible! My only complaint is that they fall apart (along seem lines) too soon. I usually get about a 1 winter out of them (3 pairs). I too wash after evry uses...you must since you sweat in them. This year I am goingto tryto wash them in a garment bag. My wife has them for her delicates so they don't get pulled. We will see how that helps/works.

I bought 3 of the UA shirts at $25 each, I am not that impressed with them, I'm taking 2 of them back that I have not wore yet.

I bought the starter brand at walmart on line. I have been very happy with them. including shipping I think the total was $16 per shirt.

In the winter I swear by the coldgrea. VERY WAR! Especially in the cold foot posts of NYC just off the water where the wind is incredible! My only complaint is that they fall apart (along seem lines) too soon. I usually get about a 1 winter out of them (3 pairs). I too wash after evry uses...you must since you sweat in them. This year I am goingto tryto wash them in a garment bag. My wife has them for her delicates so they don't get pulled. We will see how that helps/works.


Do you just have the regular long sleeve cold gear or the snowgear? Was looking at the UA website and trying to see what all they had. MC sports at the mall here carries them so will save me some shipping at least.

I'd stick with what works. I wear under armour shirts also.

I like the UA shirts, but I think just about any of the major brands like Nike etc. make similar wicking shirts.
I have a North Face shirt that I wear that I like as much as my UA, but I actually think it may have been more expensive than UA when I bought it. I tend to buy the loose gear UA shirts, it seems like when I wear the tight ones my vest keeps creeping up during the shift everytime I sit down.

I have the UA long underwear. I used them in a ridealong one night when temps were at a breezy 30 degrees. I stayed very warm in them.

Believe it or not, during the summer I wear a sleeveless undershirt made by prospirit which I bought from Target for $9.99. They're made out of polyester. Compared to the cotton ones, they don't get soaked.

I like my under armor....

I guess I'm not with the times...black t-shirt/turtleneck.

I bought a couple of the Starter turtlenecks and I really like them. When I have to replace T shirts I'm going to get the Starter ones also.

The only problem that I have with the Starter turtlenecks is that the material is so fine, that it can get caugh in the velcro of my vest.

I bought a couple of the Starter turtlenecks and I really like them. When I have to replace T shirts I'm going to get the Starter ones also.

The only problem that I have with the Starter turtlenecks is that the material is so fine, that it can get caugh in the velcro of my vest.


I made the mistake of putting my vest and an underarmor shirt together with a few other darks in the washer.

I forgot to tack down the velcro straps and it snagged the hell out of my underarmour shirt!!! Still works and feels ok, just have nubbies all over the shirt.

Believe it or not, during the summer I wear a sleeveless undershirt made by prospirit which I bought from Target for $9.99. They're made out of polyester. Compared to the cotton ones, they don't get soaked.


A friend just told me about this stuff at target. Does it work like under armor?? Same properties?

I also wear sleeveless tee's in the summer....it is a pet peeve of mine to see a t shirt hanging out of the sleeves of an officer.

Have you folks managed to find the Starter turtlenecks without the embroidery??? I can't.

I don't want to spend all the money for a shirt to wear with the uniform if I have to make the collar look bad, and I can't have any markings on it.

Wal-mart here has the ones that only have a small screen print on the front and back. The shirts that I bought are dark blue and the small screen print is a reflective silver.

They are located in the sports appearl.

Wal-mart here has the ones that only have a small screen print on the front and back. The shirts that I bought are dark blue and the small screen print is a reflective silver.

They are located in the sports appearl.
I'm referring to the turtle necks. We wear turtlenecks when we don't wear a tie with the winter uniforms, and I can't have any embroidery on the collar.

These don't have anything on the collar at all. There is only a small symbol on the chest and back.

Cool Max for me; they issued us U/A and we did not like it; also did not last as long as Cool Max......

I wear the starter stuff from Wal-Mart, haven't had a problem with it. Price is a lot cheaper than the U/A stuff too. I've never used U/A though so I can't really compare between the two.

I know they have black ones, I just bought 2 for this coming winter ski season since they're on sale. No embroidery anywhere. I think I saw fucshia and avacado too :)

I bought an Under Armour and one of the Starter ones...

I can't really tell a difference between the two...so I went and bought 2 more of the Starter shirts. I think I paid 9.99 a shirt plus tax... can't beat that.

I have a question about this. I have used the Under Armor/Starter shirts under my uniform. I have found that they do keep me somewhat cool under my vest. Do the turtlenecks and longsleeves also keep you cool. After all they are made of the same material. This is the last thing I want when the temperature drops.

The shirts make you feel cooler because they wisk the moisture from yoru body and it dries quickly. They are also OUTSTANDING in cooler weather. I weat a cold gear tight one under a loose fit in winter all the time.

For those that don't know, the people in the projects leave their heat cranked and then just open windows, even when it is 10 below zero! (an awfully good use of our tax dollars, eh?) Well, when inside you get pretty toasty and you would normally freeze your butt off, going outside. These shirts make it very comfortable. They are great for all season. In the cold it is all about layering up!

I use Under Armour with my vest as well. It seems to work rather well. But I wasn't aware that they "went bad" after a while. I heard from some source that the creator of the shirt was in football. Is that true? I'm not too savvy on my football.

He played football for the University of Maryland. In fact, UA makes their
uniforms and Maryland's Coach Friedgen appeared in one of their earleir commercials.

EDIT- Hahahahah. I just noticed that the original question was asked on 8/8/04. Well JBU2010, its been over a year, but you can finally get a good night sleep knowing the answer to your question. :D

For those that don't know, the people in the projects leave their heat cranked and then just open windows, even when it is 10 below zero!

:confused: Why?

Sorry for the thread hijack...

:confused: Why?

Sorry for the thread hijack...

To mess with the police when we show up to the apartments/houses. They know that we are in and out of heat and cold all day long, they just like to make it more diffult on us is all.

EDIT- Hahahahah. I just noticed that the original question was asked on 8/8/04. Well JBU2010, its been over a year, but you can finally get a good night sleep knowing the answer to your question.

Yeah, I saw Darrell's post and thought, WTF???? :eek:

Then I checked the date. :)

For those that like the Coolmax shirts, here's a link to some priced at $7.95 ea. These are supposedly overruns or slightly imperfect. I haven't purchased from this site yet, so I can not comment on quality of product or service.

http://www.tailwindtees.com/deals.htm

I currently wear Under Armour as my shirt under my vest. It is supposed to keep u cooler.

It is time to replace them, has anyone wore or tried another brand? If so, which one?

Thanks

I have a few of the 5.11 Tactical t-shirts for hot weather. I also have the UA. I like the 5.11 better. They have cool arm-pit vent thingys! :D

For those that like the Coolmax shirts, here's a link to some priced at $7.95 ea. These are supposedly overruns or slightly imperfect. I haven't purchased from this site yet, so I can not comment on quality of product or service.

http://www.tailwindtees.com/deals.htm

I have ordered 2 Tees from the above company and all I can say is that they seem awesome. I have yet to receive the shirts (postage to Australia takes a bit of time) but the customer service was excellent and they answered emails really quickly. Plus postage in the US is included in the price of $7.95!!! Buy them sooner rather than later!!

I have ordered 2 Tees from the above company and all I can say is that they seem awesome. I have yet to receive the shirts (postage to Australia takes a bit of time) but the customer service was excellent and they answered emails really quickly. Plus postage in the US is included in the price of $7.95!!! Buy them sooner rather than later!!

I finally got around to ordering some shirts from this company. Good service, great price. I called and an actual live person answered!! lol. Anyhow, I ordered one Dri Release and one Coolmax Extreme - no difference between the two and both work really well. I have noticed that my UA Loosegear shirt is a tad thinner than these two. Whatever, they all work as advertised and was pleased with the purchase.

To mess with the police when we show up to the apartments/houses. They know that we are in and out of heat and cold all day long, they just like to make it more diffult on us is all.


Is there a breaker-box someplace on the outside fo the units that cuts power? :D



Energy conserving mode....ENGAGED (( CLUNK )) :)

What problems have ya'll had with UA durability?

I still have my 5 shirts I took to the sandbox with me, wore daily, and they are still fine...

I must say, I loooove some underarmour. Didn't wear a regular t-shirt my entire tour!

Apparently all Under Armor shirts and similar synthetic fabric shirts (including all coolmax) have been banned by the US Army and possibly the Marines. From what I've understood the problem is they melt onto the body and cause more severe burns than with regular fabrics. :eek:

Walmart has an ever cheaper set than the Starter.

I've been wearing mine going on about 2 years and they are still working great. I think they were $10 per shirt.

Apparently all Under Armor shirts and similar synthetic fabric shirts (including all coolmax) have been banned by the US Army and possibly the Marines. From what I've understood the problem is they melt onto the body and cause more severe burns than with regular fabrics. :eek:

That's a BIG negative. Rumor mill run amuck!!!

That's a BIG negative. Rumor mill run amuck!!!


Yeah I'd think anything would melt, if you got it hot enough. I doub't the UA is somehow 'more' likely to do so.

5.11 Tactical also makes some comparable shirts. I haven't tried them yet, but they work on the same principals.

I have found that wearing the proper undershirt can help, but I am much happier with an overall better tactical vest cover. I bought mine at The Vest Man and the great thing about their product is that it is completely customed designed to fit your panels and you get to pick your own pockets; therefore it always fits properly. In addition, they use a breathable material that is not the heavy nylon we have all seen that just promotes sweating. Their website is thevestman dot com

Do you have a relationship of some kind to the vestman dot com? Of your five posts, four of them were referrals to the company. It is nice to refer someone to a company that you have had a good experience with, but you dug up at least one thread from almost two years ago to do this. And in this instance, your post had nothing to add to the t-shirt question. You are coming close to being labeled a spammer; be cautious.