Base Layer Shirts

The Base Layer Shirt is the unsung hero of your outdoor wardrobe – the shirt before the shirt (IYKYK). Whether you need a technical UPF 50+ shirt to wick away moisture or an eco-friendly tee with a soft, cottony feel, we have you covered. Get the whole crew ready for adventure in style with base layer shirts that are built to layer.

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Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Long Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Men's Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Regular price From $14.00
Sale price From $14.00 Regular price $28.00
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Sandbar
Seagrass
Sunflower
Light Slate
The Men's Solar Long Sleeve is designed for adventure, exercise, or daily wear. Quality construction...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Solar Long Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Women's Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Regular price From $14.00
Sale price From $14.00 Regular price $28.00
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Water Blue
Pretty Pink
Catmint
Arctic Blue
Our Women's Solar Long Sleeve is perfect for exercise, adventure, and daily wear. It's silky...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Short Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Short Sleeve Shirt

Men's Solar Short Sleeve Shirt

Regular price From $12.00
Sale price From $12.00 Regular price $24.00
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Columbia Blue
Tan
Pale Yellow
OD Green
The Men's Short Sleeve Solar is a soft and comfortable technical shirt for adventure, exercise...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Hoodie
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Hoodie

Men's Solar Hoodie

Regular price From $17.50
Sale price From $17.50 Regular price $35.00
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Carbon
Navy
Pale Yellow
Seagrass
The Solar Hoodie is designed for any activity under the sun. The two-panel hood provides...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Toddler Solar Long Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Toddler Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Toddler Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Regular price From $12.50
Sale price From $12.50 Regular price $25.00
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Peach
Catmint
Sandbar
Seagrass
The Toddler Solar Long Sleeve is for adventure or daily wear. Offers sun protection and...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Eco Sol Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Eco Sol Shirt
100% recycled ♻️

Men's Eco Sol Shirt

Regular price From $16.50
Sale price From $16.50 Regular price $33.00
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Royal Blue
Pearl Grey
Aloe
Tropical Wave
The soft and comfortable Men's Solar Recycled Long Sleeve is made with 100% recycled fiber....
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Eco Sol Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Eco Sol Shirt
100% recycled ♻️

Women's Eco Sol Shirt

Regular price From $16.50
Sale price From $16.50 Regular price $33.00
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Pearl Grey
Lichen
Thistle
Water Blue
The Women's Solar Recycled Long Sleeve is made with 100% recycled fiber and provides comfort...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Solar V-Neck Long Sleeve
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Solar V-Neck Long Sleeve

Women's Solar V-Neck Long Sleeve

Regular price $19.60
Sale price $19.60 Regular price $28.00
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Pearl Grey
Seagrass
Pink Blossom
White
Our Women's V-Neck Solar Long Sleeve is perfect for exercise, adventure, and daily wear. It's...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Solar Short Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Solar Short Sleeve Shirt

Women's Solar Short Sleeve Shirt

Regular price From $12.00
Sale price From $12.00 Regular price $24.00
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Pink Blossom
Water Blue
White
Pearl Grey
Our Women's Solar Short Sleeve is perfect for exercise, adventure, and daily wear. It's silky...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Youth Solar Long Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Youth Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Youth Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Regular price From $12.50
Sale price From $12.50 Regular price $25.00
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Pale Yellow
Columbia Blue
Peach
Lavender
The Youth Solar Long Sleeve is for adventure or daily wear. Offers UPF 50+ sun...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Eco Sol Hoodie
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Eco Sol Hoodie
100% recycled ♻️

Women's Eco Sol Hoodie

Regular price $28.00
Sale price $28.00 Regular price $40.00
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Thistle
Black
Water Blue
You can't have too many hoodies, especially when they're comfortable, sustainable, and offer easy, all-day...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Long Sleeve Polo
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Long Sleeve Polo
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Men's Solar Long Sleeve Polo

Regular price $12.00
Sale price $12.00 Regular price $40.00
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Seagrass
Pearl Grey
Columbia Blue
White
The Men's Solar Long Sleeve Polo is soft and comfortable for golfing, working, traveling, or...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Youth Solar Hoodie
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Youth Solar Hoodie

Youth Solar Hoodie

Regular price From $13.50
Sale price From $13.50 Regular price $27.00
Unit price
Pink Blossom
Sandbar
White
Seagrass
The Youth Solar Hoodie is for adventure or daily wear. Offers sun protection and cooling...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Eco Sol V-Neck Short Sleeve
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Eco Sol V-Neck Short Sleeve
Final Sale 100% recycled ♻️

Men's Eco Sol V-Neck Short Sleeve

Regular price $8.10
Sale price $8.10 Regular price $27.00
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Carbon
Arctic Blue
Pearl Grey
This soft and comfortable V-neck will be part of your regular rotation. It's built with...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection 200 Mile Short Sleeve Tee
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection 200 Mile Short Sleeve Tee

200 Mile Short Sleeve Tee

Regular price $15.00
Sale price $15.00 Regular price $30.00
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Grey
Lichen
Mint
Silver
This ultra-soft short sleeve unisex shirt will be your go-to for any adventure. Great for...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Short Sleeve Polo
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Solar Short Sleeve Polo
Final Sale

Men's Solar Short Sleeve Polo

Regular price $10.50
Sale price $10.50 Regular price $35.00
Unit price
Pearl Grey
Columbia Blue
Carbon
Seagrass
The Men's Solar Short Sleeve Polo is soft and comfortable for golfing, working, traveling, or...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection 200 Mile Long Sleeve Tee
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection 200 Mile Long Sleeve Tee

200 Mile Long Sleeve Tee

Regular price $20.00
Sale price $20.00 Regular price $40.00
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Slate
Grey
Clay
Lichen
This ultra-soft long sleeve unisex shirt is a lightweight layer for any season. Great for...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's 200 Mile Cropped Tee
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's 200 Mile Cropped Tee
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Women's 200 Mile Cropped Tee

Regular price $10.00
Sale price $10.00 Regular price $30.00
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Clay
Lichen
Slate
Charblack
This cropped version of our 200 Mile Tee is the one you've been waiting for....
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Toddler Solar Hoodie
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Toddler Solar Hoodie

Toddler Solar Hoodie

Regular price $18.90
Sale price $18.90 Regular price $27.00
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Arctic Blue
White
Sandbar
Pink Blossom
Our newest style in our Solar collection is the Toddler Hoodie. Perfect for adventure or...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Hi-Viz Solar Long Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Men's Hi-Viz Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Men's Hi-Viz Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Regular price $19.60
Sale price $19.60 Regular price $28.00
Unit price
Safety Orange
Safety Yellow
The Men's Solar Long Sleeve is designed for adventure, exercise, or daily wear. Quality construction...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Toddler Solar Long Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Toddler Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Toddler Hi-Viz Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Regular price $17.50
Sale price $17.50 Regular price $25.00
Unit price
Safety Green
Safety Pink
Safety Yellow
The Toddler Solar Long Sleeve is for adventure or daily wear. Offers sun protection and...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Youth Solar Long Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Youth Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Youth Hi-Viz Solar Long Sleeve Shirt

Regular price From $12.50
Sale price From $12.50 Regular price $25.00
Unit price
Safety Pink
Safety Yellow
Safety Green
The Youth Solar Long Sleeve is for adventure or daily wear. Offers UPF 50+ sun...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Eco Sol Hoodie
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Women's Eco Sol Hoodie

Women's Solar Hoodie

Regular price $24.50
Sale price $24.50 Regular price $35.00
Unit price
Pearl Grey
Pink Blossom
Arctic Blue
White
You can't have too many hoodies, especially when they're comfortable, sustainable, and offer easy, all-day...
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Youth Solar Short Sleeve Shirt
Vapor Apparel Sun Protection Youth Solar Short Sleeve Shirt

Youth Solar Short Sleeve Shirt

Regular price $15.40
Sale price $15.40 Regular price $22.00
Unit price
Athletic Grey
White
The Youth Solar Short Sleeve is for adventure or daily wear. Offers UPF 50+ sun...
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Benefits of Base Layers

Cooler weather’s tricky, but a solid base layer shirt has your back. It keeps you cozy in the cool mornings, then wicks away sweat as temps rise. Whether it's our 100% polyester technical shirts or our 50% recycled tees, our shirts help you stay comfortable no matter where the day takes you.

Our base layer shirts are designed to wick moisture away from your body, keeping you dry and comfortable. This is especially important in cooler weather when sweat can make you feel cold if it lingers on your skin. A great base layer should fit well but not be tight, offering breathability and temperature regulation without feeling restrictive. We have base layer shirts for your whole family. Check out our long-sleeves, short-sleeves, and hoodies!

Why UPF 50+ Solar Shirts Crush It as Fall Base Layers

UPF 50+ solar shirts aren't just for summer—they crush it in the fall and winter, too. With moisture-wicking and quick-drying powers, they keep you warm, dry, and ready to roll without the bulk. Perfect for layering when the weather can’t make up its mind. 

What People Are Saying About Our Base Layers

Versatile Shirt!

“This is great for long bike rides even in the summer. But I love it as a base layer in cooler temps as well.”

- Leslie M. 

Comfortable Fabric!

"I received compliments from this hoodie after my first day wearing it! It is a great basel ayer with a vest or 100% comfortable wearing alone. Pro-tip: With the thumb loops, it's awesome on the slopes to keep your hands warm all day long."

- Nathan S.

Great Shirt!

“Perfect for summer wear and provides excellent protection from sun damage. Excellent moisture-wicking base layer for cooler months.”

- Ken G.
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