ExOfficio Boracade Pant - ExoDri Half Zip Tee Reviews

I've been traveling between the Tetons and Wasatch Mountains for the last few months testing the some new clothing from ExOfficio. The Exo Dri 1/4 Zip Tee and the Boracade Pants were released this fall. I also tested the popular Buzz Off Hat with Cape and the Give-N-Go boxers. This was a great outfit to travel in.

ExOfficio Buzz Off Insect Shield Hat with Cape

The hat is 100% nylon treated with Insect Shield. For this review, I didn't evaluate the Insect Shield. I can tell you it does work as you can see from my gear testing trip in Alaska. The fabric air-dries very quickly when you get it wet and has a peach skin texture that is very soft. It's rated to 30+ UPF for UV protection The brim is large enough to keep the sun out of your eyes and off the nose. In the picture, I'm wearing the hat with the cape tucked in. You don't really notice it at all.

Backside of Hat with Cape Extended

Here the cape is extended from the hat. There's an easy to operate elastic draw cord on the back to adjust the fit around your head. Notice the cape covers the neck line and ears. I recently had a patch of basal cell carcinoma removed from my neck. I'm only 34, so I realized I need to start being more careful. This cape may look a little funny while your wearing it, but, most importantly, it keeps the sun off your skin.

ExO Dri 1/4 Zip Long-Sleeve Tee

This fall ExOfficio added the 1/4 Zip long-sleeve tee to their line. This shirt uses the innovative Dri-Release fabric that dries quickly, resists odors, and provides 20+ UPF protection. Flat-lock stitching prevents chaffing and allows the shirt to move naturally with your body. The ExO Dri Tee makes a great lightweight baselayer, or it can be worn alone above 55 degrees. I hiked in only this shirt when the sun was out, with temperatures in the 40s and I was surprised at the warmth provided.

Hiking at Alta in ExOfficio Outfit

I tested the whole outfit on a day hike at Alta. Here you can see the Buzz Off Hat, Exo Dri 1/4 Zip Tee, and the Boracade Pants. My wife tells me I look handsome in this outfit, but I like the comfort and performance. The outfit packs up small, and doesn't wrinkle. I can wash these clothes in the sink, and let them air dry over night to be worn in the morning. It's a great traveling outfit.

ExOfficio Boracade Pant

The Boracade pants have quickly become my favorite cold weather pants. They are warm, comfortable and bomber. The fabric is engineered for high strength and thermal layering. I bushwhacked through brush with no rips or snags. I also like the Teflon finish applied to the exterior of the pant. It helps keep the pants clean and more importantly sheds water and snow.

ExOfficio Boracade Pant on the Trail

The Boracade's stretch in all the right places while your hiking in them. I got into some deep snow, and the snow didn't stick around the cuffs. I compare these pants to the old school polyester ski pants, but with more style and performance. They fit true to size and are large enough in the legs to wear a thin baselayer if needed. The Boracade is a great pant to wear on snow days if you're shoveling your driveway or commuting to work, because it looks good and sheds the snow.

ExOfficio Boracade Pant Pockets

The Boracade Pants have two large pockets on each thigh. There's a small pocket on the right leg to hold a cell phone, pocket knife or other small object. There's also two zipper pockets in the rear of pants, and two slide-in pockets on front.

Re-Inforced Cuffs

Here you can see the reinforced cuffs on the inside of the pants. These help hold the pants over your boots and provide a longer wear life for the pant. There are draw strings on cuff to cinch it tight to the leg.

Exofficio Give-N-Go Boxer

The Give-N-Go Boxers are great pair of travel underwear. They air dry in a few hours, and are treated with Aegis Microbe Shield so they are odor-resistant and anti-microbial. I liked how the boxers wick moisture and how they breath. The Give-N-Go's are also very durable, so they can be worn on extended excursions.

ExOfficio Buzz Off Insect Shield Hat with Cape