The woman’s Kiwi III Long Sleeved Shirt looks and feels like a more traditional shirt, which makes it versatile as a garment for both hikers and travellers.

Fiona Russell’s Best Value

There are plenty of thoughtful features including ‘SolarShield’ fabric technology for UPF protection, and a flip-up collar to shield the neck against sunburn.
Pros
  • price
  • features
Cons
  • comfort
Quick specs
Price: £35 (available from Craghoppers)
Weight: 200g (S)
Materials: 65% recycled polyester, 35% recycled cotton
Features: Zipped security pocket, flip-up collar, roll-up sleeves, laundering drying loops, modesty button at chest, 50+ UPF (white) or 30+ UPF (stone), anti-insect fabric, contains recycled materials
Sizes: UK8 to 24
Women’s version: yes – the Kiwi II
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It has a flattering fit and I really like the small detail of a hidden inside button to stop the shirt gaping at the bust. The buttons are easy to open and close and the roll-up sleeves allow you to wear the shirt as long or half sleeved. However, because the fabric is non-stretch, it is a little constricting across the back and shoulders when trying to reach forwards or upwards. This was most noticeable when pulling on my rucksack.

There are plenty of thoughtful features including ‘SolarShield’ fabric technology for UPF protection, and a flip-up collar to shield the neck against sunburn. Craghoppers have used anti-insect fibres (aka ‘Nosi Defence’) that are specially constructed to be too tough for insects, including mosquitoes, to penetrate. Sadly, midges find lighter colour fabric attractive, although they do still struggle to bite through the polycotton.

There are two pockets and the most useful is a zipped side pocket at waist height. I used this for a large smartphone, or a vehicle key. The fabric is quite soft, although a bit stiff, and pleasingly cool against bare skin. Sadly, polycotton can end up damp and cold when you sweat and it does retain odour at the armpits. Craghoppers have added a drying loop at the rear of the shirt so you can hang it up after washing, or if damp from sweat.

A confidence building Guaranteed for Life replacement scheme applies to this shirt if there are durability issues, and for outdoors fans on a budget, who also like to travel and wear shirts for general life, the Kiwi III is worth considering.

How Fiona tested

Fiona Russell is 5ft8in tall and usually fits a size 10 or ‘small’. She has tested the hiking shirts during short and long walks in hills and on lower-level trails, as well as while going about everyday life. All the shirts were weighed on Fiona’s home scales.

This review was first published in the April 2026 issue of The Great Outdoors.