Thanks for the response! I think I’m going to have to go with the Simms one then. The contoured style does seem like it would be more bearable to have on all day out on the water.

The cotton one I have now seems to have the same issue as the HUK one you have. Tight in spots and dogs up glasses. On top of that, mine seems to get too hot in the summer. Might be fine for colder weather fishing though, to help keep warm on those cold and windy days.

I wasn't aware that anyone made one of cotton. That would be horrid to wear as cotton holds moisture. All of the ones I have are made with one or more types of synthetic fabric with wicking properties. Some have a different fabric finish on the inside vs. outside to facilitate the movement of moisture in the correct direction.

I’m almost positive that’s what it is. It feels just like a regular t-shirt. It does seem to hold moisture rather than wick it away.

It makes sense from what you say, and I can certainly see the desire to find out what works better if that is your frame of reference. I have several brands, and find that any of them with special/perforated areas for the mouth and nose provide the most free breathing and reduction of any chance of fogging sunglasses.

The wicking tech fabrics go to great lengths to pull the moisture from your skin and move it to the exterior of the mask, where the hope is that evaporation will remove it. This evaporation in itself can provide a cooling effect, making the mask a desirable item to wear. I have been known to pour some of my cold bottled water over the face area of mine just for that evaporative cooling.

How is what he posted any different than what you did? He gave one option and so did you. Go back to the OT.

As I can even sunburn through a truck window, I tend to look like the mummy when I'm out on the water. I've tried most every brand out there. IME, the ones on Amazon meant for motorcyclists work just as well and they are a lot cheaper.

Any that you can spit snuff through?

Yeah something that wicks moisture is definitely a top priority. I need something to keep cool while staying protected from being scorched in this hot summertime heat.

I have one from Columbia, same material as their shirts. It has small holes in the mouth/nose area that are nice.

Is it contoured fit or is it just like a sleeve? I love the Columbia shirts and wear them almost every time I fish. If their gaiter is fitted and comfortable I’d be willing to try it out, but the Simms one is looking most appealing at the moment.