Hiking Shirts

Hiking shirts to take you further than the rest

Like everything we make here at Alton, our hiking shirts and casual tees are made with high-quality materials for long-lasting, hard-wearing functionality in outdoor environments. Featuring lightweight button-up shirts, long-sleeve tees, and casual cotton t-shirts, our collection of hiking shirts have been designed, tested and refined in collaboration with Aussie adventurers who push their gear (and themselves) to the limits. Shop now and equip yourself with hiking clothing that will take you further than the rest.

Hiking shirts built to withstand the extremes

Alton has earned a reputation for making camping gear Australia relies on for hard-hitting durability and functionality. Now we’ve taken the same approach and applied it to producing our collection of hiking shirts and outdoor apparel. Utilising high-quality materials, classic fits, and comfort-enhancing designs, your Alton hiking shirt will be the first one you reach for on your toughest adventures, and the one that is still performing at its peak after years and years of use.

The hiking shirt you’ve been searching for

Say hello to the hiking shirt that you’ve been searching for: Alton’s best-selling Multi-Day Hiking Shirt. Lightweight and breathable yet tough enough to handle long, hard days in the bush, this is a technical hiking shirt that you don’t have to worry about playing rough with. Featuring a comfortable half-button henley style inspired by traditional work-wear, our Multi-Day Hiking Shirt delivers wilderness-ready performance and comfort all-day, every-day, for days at a time.

Hiking Shirts FAQs

  • As tempting as it is to say that our hiking shirt is the best, we’ll be real with you. 

    There is no such thing as the ‘best’ shirt for hiking. 

    Why? Because what is going to be the best for you will depend on factors like the weather conditions, the intensity of your activities and your own personal preferences.

    Here’s our advice on choosing the best hiking shirt for YOU: 

    Lightweight & Moisture-Wicking
    Hiking is all about layering. You want to be able to add and remove layers to keep your body at a fairly consistent temperature throughout the day. For that reason, the best shirt for hiking will be made from lightweight, breathable fabric that wicks moisture away from your skin. 

    Quick Dry Technology
    Sweat is an inevitable part of hiking (at least, the kind of hiking we enjoy!). Quick-dry technology is important for a few reasons. It keeps you feeling comfortable and dry as you move, which also helps to prevent skin irritation from excessive moisture. It also ensures that you aren’t stuck in cold, damp clothing if the temperature drops. And when on multi-day hikes, you can easily wash your quick-dry hiking shirt at the end of the day and know it will be dry by the next morning!

    Sun Protection
    If you’re spending long days outside, it is essential that your hiking shirt has a high UPF rating to block harmful UV rays that can cause sunburns and long-term skin damage. Look for UPF 50+ rated clothing for optimal sun protection and remember to Slip, Slop, Slap! 

    We took all these factors and many more into consideration when developing our hiking shirts – check out the full range of outdoor apparel today and see for yourself why we are the top outdoor store Australia chooses for quality, durability and performance.

  • Hiking in hot weather can be challenging, mentally and physically. Your body has to work harder to regulate its temperature in hot environments, which can put you at greater risk of dehydration or heat stroke if you’re not properly equipped. 

    For hiking in hot weather, we recommend covering up with a loose, lightweight long-sleeve hiking shirt. 

    Not only does a long-sleeve shirt help protect your skin from sunburn,  it can actually help you feel cooler. We’ll spare you a full science lesson, but as your sweat spreads to the surface of the fabric, it cools your skin through a process called evaporative cooling. 

    Additionally, the layer of clothing creates a small air gap between your skin and the hot air outside. This little barrier gives you a bit of extra insulation against the heat.

  • Like all Alton hiking gear, our outdoor apparel is covered by our All Good Guarantee,  a Lifetime Warranty*. This is our promise to you that Alton equipment is built to the highest quality and performance standards. 

    Shop our full range of best-selling hiking gear online now, with free shipping for all orders over $100 AUD within Australia and $150 USD in the USA. 

    For more information on local and international delivery, please visit our shipping page.