Mountain Designs Bass LS shirt for hot Aussie weather?

[BarryK]

The after-Xmas sales are on, and I went shopping for a hiking shirt. I was interested in the Ken shirt at Kathmandu, but they didn't have it in small size. So I wandered down to Mountain Designs.

I bought a MD Bass long sleeve shirt, for $39.90, discounted from $99.95. I want something suitable for hot weather, and this shirt looks suitable, with venting down both sides.

Here is all the advertising blurb:
http://www.mountaindesigns.com/store/categories/products/140375/

One of the reviewers stated that it is not the best for Aussie hot weather. I wonder why not? It isn't the lightest shirt, I weighed it: 237gm. For comparison, one of my cotton/polyester business shirts weighs 195gm.

This shirt is 100% polyester. Is that the best fabric for letting the breeze through, and moisture wicking?

Can anyone recommend what they think would be a better buy?

One requirement is I want long sleeve, for sun protection.

Also, I always wear a T-shirt underneath, and all that I own are cotton T-shirts. Is there any particular T-shirt that stands out as superb in hot dry weather, for wearing under a shirt?

An extra little note: Myer are also having their after-Xmas and New Year sale, and I picked up a Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible pant for $63. That sure is a nice pant, lots of good reviews. My personal very limited testing of it is it feels real nice and comfortable. Hmm, can't find that pant on the Myer web site, but here is the manufacturers page:
http://www.columbia.com/mens-silver-ridge-convertible-pant-AM8004.html

Any help will be appreciated!

[PedroArvy]

I like the Kathmandu Cedro, absolutely delightful on the skin but its short sleeve

[Mark F]

If you are walking in warm/hot and dry conditions then an over-sized poly cotton long sleeve business shirt works quite well and forget the t-shirt. You most probably have a couple in your wardrobe with a frayed collar or such.

[BarryK]

Thanks for the responses.

As I already have the Columbia Silver Ridge pant and love it, I looked at what Columbia offer in shirts -- hey, they have a Silver Ridge shirt as well:

http://www.adventuremegastore.com.au/sh ... ossil-mens

Yeah, maybe I should get used to not wearing a T-shirt.

Anyway, Columbia also have a T-shirt:

http://www.raysoutdoors.com.au/Product/ ... s/38085701

Both of these items are designed for hot weather.

[Supertramp]

When you say Ken shirt, are you referring to this?
http://www.kathmandu.com.au/mens/tops/k ... honey.html

Either way, I have this shirt and love it!! It's super lightweight, offers very good sun protection, dries very quickly & packs small.

It's slightly tight for me when I cross my arms over, but have never had an issue with it, except for ripping a hole in the back on a broken branch. I plan to buy another two very soon.

[BarryK]

When you say Ken shirt, are you referring to this?
http://www.kathmandu.com.au/mens/tops/k ... honey.html

Either way, I have this shirt and love it!! It's super lightweight, offers very good sun protection, dries very quickly & packs small.

It's slightly tight for me when I cross my arms over, but have never had an issue with it, except for ripping a hole in the back on a broken branch. I plan to buy another two very soon.

No, this is the Ken shirt:

http://www.kathmandu.com.au/ken-long-sleeve-shirt-men-vanilla.html

But the Kangsar shirt looks pretty good. Small size is only 190gm.