GUARD SUN LS SHIRT

The SITKA Guard Sun LS Shirt is engineered specifically for hardcore anglers and backcountry hunters who refuse to let intense heat, blinding sun, and swarming insects cut their days short. Built from an ultralight stretch woven fabric, this high-performance long-sleeve offers maximum mobility and premium UPF 50+ sun protection. Infused with a scent-free Insect Shield® treatment, it provides an invisible, built-in barrier that effectively repels mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, and midges—allowing you to completely ditch the greasy sunscreen and sticky bug sprays. 

Every detail of this technical shirt is optimized for active field comfort. A snap-front construction allows for fast temperature regulation, while hidden, mesh-lined back vents maximize cooling airflow while physically keeping bugs from crawling inside. A zippered chest pocket safely secures your essential gear and houses a removable microfiber lens cloth to keep your optics or polarized sunglasses crystal clear. Finished with hidden collar snaps to eliminate annoying wind flap, this imported sun shirt delivers the ultimate cool, calm, and protected experience in the harshest environments.

 

Anglers drifting the wide-open, tree-less stretches of the North Platte River near Casper face double the sun exposure due to the intense high-altitude rays reflecting directly off the water's surface. At the same time, the river's thick bank grass harbors heavy hatches of biting midges and mosquitoes. The SITKA Guard Sun LS Shirt is an absolute necessity for this rugged environment; its quick-drying stretch woven fabric keeps you cool under our dry Wyoming heat, while the built-in Insect Shield® stops bugs from biting through your clothing while you are focused on casting. Use the hidden snaps to lock down your collar against our legendary, howling prairie winds to prevent painful chafing during a long day on the boat.