NRS - Women's Long Sleeve Guide Shirt

If you've spent any time around raft guides or paddling instructors on a hot summer day, you've probably noticed they're all wearing the same shirt. This is that shirt.

The NRS Women's Long-Sleeve Guide Shirt earned its reputation the hard way, on the water, day after day, in the kind of heat and sun exposure that exposes a bad shirt quickly. It's lightweight enough that you forget you're wearing it, stretchy enough that it never gets in the way of your paddle stroke, and quick-drying enough that a splash or a swim is a non-event. The UPF 50+ coverage means you can skip the sunscreen reapplication on your arms and shoulders for a full day out.

But what makes it stand out from your average sun shirt is the details. The articulated sleeves are cut to follow the natural position of your arms while paddling. No bunching, no riding up, no constant adjusting. The stretch panels under the arms and across the back keep things ventilated and comfortable even on the warmest days. And when it gets hot enough that you want your arms out, the sleeves roll up and button in place with a neat cuffed look.

Off the water it holds its own just as well, the grommet snap buttons and classic guide-shirt silhouette give it an outdoorsy, put-together look that works at the campfire, the farmers market, or the patio after a long paddle day.

One more thing worth mentioning: it's built from recycled Silkweight fabric. Good performance, a little lighter on the planet.

What makes it great:

• UPF 50+ sun protection — full arm and shoulder coverage, all day, no reapplication needed
• Lightweight nylon/polyester blend with stretch — moves with your paddle stroke, never restricts
• Articulated sleeves with angled cuffs — cut to follow your arms' natural paddling position; no bunching or riding up
• 100% recycled Silkweight panels under the arms and back — ventilation where you need it most
• Roll-up sleeves with button keepers — easy to switch between full coverage and a summer look
• Grommet snap buttons down the front — classic guide-shirt style that looks good on and off the water
• Two chest pockets — handy for sunscreen, a snack, or a lip balm
• Integrated antimicrobial fabric — keeps things fresh on multi-day trips or back-to-back paddle days
• Woven NRS label doubles as a sunglasses loop — a small detail that earns its keep every single day
• Hidden lens cloth in the lower right hem — clean your sunglasses without digging through your dry bag
• Regular fit — comfortable over a swimsuit or base layer, works under a PFD without bunching

Best for: Kayaking, SUP, canoeing, fishing, hiking, any warm-weather outdoor activity and honestly, everyday summer wear

Sizing: Available in XS–XXL. Refer to the NRS size chart measurements reflect body dimensions, not garment measurements.