The Nosilife Adventure Shirt III is the Swiss Army knife of hiking shirts, absolutely packed with features, probably too many to list here. The headline is the Nosilife treatment, an insect repelling and antimicrobial treatment which has been updated for 2024, now from a renewable and plant based (eucalyptus) source. It’s effectiveness as an insect repellent is moot because I tested in early spring on the west coast of Scotland, when bugs are minimal.
Lucy Wallace’s verdict
The main fabric of the shirt is completely recycled, getting a massive thumbs up from me, but unfortunately it is quite a stiff material, and heavier weight than the other shirts I tested- hardwearing
- Nosilife treatment
- Good eco credentials
- Thick fabric
- Bulky seams
| Quick specs | |
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| Price: £80 Weight: 230g (size 12) Materials: 100% recycled polyamide with polyester trim Features: Button front, and cuffs, extendable collar, vents, poppered chest pockets, bicep pocket, zipped side pocket, rear vents, sleeve tabs, Nosilife treatment Sizes: 8-24 Men’s version: yes https://www.craghoppers.com/ |
In summer conditions, I believe that nothing will deter the Scottish midge for long! However, it is good at handling body odours over several days of use, which makes it a worthwhile feature for that reason alone. The treatment is advertised as lasting the lifetime of the shirt, which is potentially a long time given the durability of the materials, if Craghoppers’ washing instructions are followed.
I don’t really use shirt pockets but there are more than enough here if wanted- the hidden zipped side pocket is probably the most practical. There are tabs for rolling up sleeves, and internal tabs for hanging it up to dry when doing laundry whilst traveling. The extending collar that provides extra neck protection is clever, and the back has vents (protected with mesh) to help with airflow in the heat.
The main fabric of the Nosilife Adventure Shirt III is completely recycled, getting a massive thumbs up from me, but unfortunately it is quite a stiff material, and heavier weight than the other shirts I tested, which feels uncomfortable next to the skin. The seams are bulky too which detracts from what is otherwise a very practical and hardwearing shirt. Kudos to Craghoppers for making it in a wide range of sizes.
