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Answer by Lost for Long or short sleeves on a hike in the Desert?

There's a reason desert cultures almost all wear coverings from head to toe.Three main things to consider:Protection from the sun's harmful rays.Air flow for convection coolingMoisture retention (you...

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Answer by Russell Steen for Long or short sleeves on a hike in the Desert?

Long sleeve, breathable, wicking fabric.Failing that, long sleeve, ultralight and blousy (loose to allow lots of airflow).

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Long or short sleeves on a hike in the Desert?

I have heard different things from different people, but here in the South West we do a decent amount of desert hiking.Protection from bugs is usually little concern because most of the time in the...

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