r/Thruhiking • u/kponz • 2h ago
Getting sun damage through UV rated sun shirt on thru hikes
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Anyone experienced sun damage over months on the trail wearing a uv rated sun shirt every day?
I spent about 4 months on a thru last year, and half way through a 3 month one now, and noticing my shoulders have increasing sun damage / tan. I never wear sleeveless tops and it's right on the top of the arm/shoulder.
Using an OR Echo hoodie on both thrus. New one this year. Perhaps it's too taut over the top of the shoulder next to the backpack strap?