We also loved the fit - which is accurate, though a tad longer in the arms - perfect for keeping you covered and cozy, right down to your wrists. (If you’ve ever had your flannel buttons break on-the-fly or while being laundered, you know how key durability is.)Ĭalifornia Cowboy calls the High Sierra its “signature après-ski flannel.” As it was on the thicker and warmer side of all the flannels we tested, we agree it is great for colder, snowier days, whether at the slopes or hunkering down in a backcountry cabin or hut. Plus, the sleek, smooth profile of the metal alloy button was bumped up for tenacity. This shirt also now includes a streamlined pen pocket and an interior loop for clipping your gloves via carabiner. And yes, it even has two slide-in, divided pockets for your beer or seltzer. Hunting-inspired water-resistant, zippered security pocket? Check. Chest pockets with buttoned flaps? Check. Thick, terry cloth thermal lining? Check. The star of the show? The Women’s High Sierra Flannel Shirt ($168), which was recently updated with a curved side seam. This puppy is high-quality, and ticks nearly everything you could ask for in a flannel. But it’s worth it for a shirt that performs on the trail, looks good in town, and is built to last.Ĭalifornia Cowboy impressed us with its first run of flannels as a brand - and now they are back with more women’s options. But given its durability, this is a shirt you’ll own for many years. Quality wool only has one downside, and that’s the price. Some of our testers wore it nonstop for 6 months, and it still looked as good as it did on day one.īeing wool, it will keep you warm even if wet. This technical flannel is impressively breathable, comfortable against bare skin, durable, and made in the U.S. We appreciate that the fit is extra dialed with tall, short, and regular length options. Abrasion panels on the elbows provide extra protection but also add a fun dash of style. The articulated shoulder vents and stretch gussets allow for full range of movement and dump heat when you need it. The Icon combines the awesomeness of Pendleton wool with Kitsbow’s performance-focused design. For an outdoorswoman that doesn’t want to be held back by her clothes, the Kitsbow Icon Shirt ($289) checks the key boxes for high-action days.
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