It’s been a kick in the pants this summer to get a bit more involved in hands on reviews and give aways for our friends here on Chi Wulff, though I have to admit I’ve (we’ve) really been looking forward to getting our hands on some of Under Armor’s new Fish Hunter clothing line.
As I noted a couple of weeks back –
You’d have to have been hiding under a mighty big rock for the past decade (give or take a few years) to have missed the explosion of technical clothing that has flooded the marketplace for outdoorsy folk (the lady’s side of the equation has been lagging a bit, but catching up impressively).
When we write about outdoorsy folk here on Chi Wulff, clearly most often we’re talking about the fly fishing world, though most of us chase / hunt various winged and land-dwelling critters, during the fall season in particular, to put sustenance on the table (and in the freezer) and engage more fully with world around us.
The good folks at Under Armor certainly are part of that cadre of companies designing and manufacturing sports-centric clothing featuring some amazing textile technology; we’ve been using some of their gear for layering to beat back Montana’s winter cold for years.
When they moved into the fishing sector with their Fish Hunter line, we took notice and are thrilled to have received several Fish Hunter shorts and shirts for review and give away; we’re talking about the Fish Hunter Cargo Short today.
There are a host of things that stand out about the shorts right off the bat. Their new fabric (poly/elastane) is very lightweight, damned comfortable (though that’s in part due to the fuller, more generous cut of the shorts compared to other UA products), multi-directionally stretchy, and does indeed repel water though they feel quite breathable as advertised (their treatment is called UA Storm technology).
By report, the poly/elastane blend is both saltwater and chlorine resistant to resist fading for those of use in and out of the water a lot, the material blend combats odor as well, and even boasts a UPF 30+ protection rating.
Overall, I’ve found their finish to be well above average (compared to many of the other outdoor brands we fishers tend to gravitate towards); even my lovely wife (employed at a managerial level in the outdoor retail industry) has been impressed.
Thanks to the good folks at Under Armor, we have a brand-spanking new pair (actually we have two, the second pair will follow in a few weeks) of UA’s Fish Hunter Cargo Shorts in Black, Size 40, still sealed in the original bag to give away this week.
DRAWING CLOSED (THIS ONE HAS SHIPPED TO MONTANA!)
If that’s a fit, or fits someone in you world, fire an email here with UA Fish Hunter Cargo Shorts in the subject line. We’ll announce the winner and drop this in the mail first thing Tuesday morning, 29 August.
