Under Armor vs. 5.11 vs. NIKE vs. any others

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Under Armor vs. 5.11 vs. NIKE vs. any others

Posted: 2/19/2006 7:39:01 AM EDT

I've used Under Armor Heat gear for a while and am very happy with it. I use it under my vest in the summer to help keep cool.

How does the 5.11 Wick tight and loose crew t-shirts compare? Do they do a good job of keeping a user cool and do they hold up as well as Under Armor?

Also looking at the NIKE Pro gear, but it seems a little over priced even compared to the UA.

Thanks

Posted: 2/19/2006 8:25:01 AM EDT

[#1]

all of them are 100% polyester ,, most of the time. i know guys that use the target,walmart brand stuff and its just as good. your really paying for the name and maybe color!!
ive got stuff from target/walmart /alpine designs few others sides the cut of the shirt or thickness they all do the same job ive noticed.

Posted: 2/19/2006 1:10:37 PM EDT

[#2]

Read my review of PolarMAX's XGO in my Red Rock thread.

Posted: 2/20/2006 8:21:23 PM EDT

[#3]

I prefer the 5.11 tight fit shirts for use under armor. For me, the armor seems to shift less than with the UA shirts.

Posted: 2/20/2006 9:24:12 PM EDT

[#4]

5.11 gear does not put the seam on the top of your shoulder, and the fiber doesnt retain BO as much as UA.
$.02 from a 5.11 dealer that owns and wears both.

Posted: 2/21/2006 4:34:35 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
5.11 gear does not put the seam on the top of your shoulder, and the fiber doesnt retain BO as much as UA.
$.02 from a 5.11 dealer that owns and wears both.

I did not notice any of the tight gear on your website.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Under Armor vs. 5.11 vs. NIKE vs. any others

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