The first thing that stood out when I grabbed the Funnel Zip was its softness and uber cool shoulder panels that add some durability and surprisingly felt even softer than the rest of the piece, not to mention the shirt’s good looks.  I decided to take this piece with me to Bhutan where I spent 12 days wearing it in both hot and cold weather at approximately 9,000 feet. In extensive hiking and biking I found odors non-existent and there were no visible wear points. When biking, sweat built up between the skin and garment, but quickly dried once activity stopped.  Wicking was less than other pieces we tested with synthetics, however the respectable dry times, comfort, and long zip made up for this deficit. The length is cut slightly longer than others making the overall back and bottom coverage better than most. After extensive use the softness held up keeping this a comfortable piece to keep in the quiver especially for long trips worn as a single layer in medium cold temperatures or worn with multiple layers in the coldest conditions.