Altitude Performance Tee

Ultralight Breathability & Unrestricted Movement

$44.97
Membership Pricing: $40.47

  • Moisture wicking
  • Quick-drying
  • Simple & comfortable
  • Weighs only 3 oz

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Color: Black
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Description

The Altitude Performance Tee is built for hot-weather movement, delivering ultralight comfort and breathability in a layer designed to keep you cool when it matters most. Made with 80 GSM fabric, it allows air to flow and moisture to escape quickly, helping regulate temperature during hiking, running, and high-output activity. The close-to-body fit improves performance without adding bulk, making it ideal for long days in warm conditions.

Designed as your primary base layer, the Altitude replaces a standard t-shirt with a more technical solution for heat, sweat, and movement. It dries quickly, resists odor with FUZE™ antimicrobial treatment, and layers easily when temperatures change. When staying cool and comfortable is the priority, this is the shirt you reach for.

Specs
  • Fabric: 80 GSM 100% polyester
  • FUZE™ Antimicrobial Treatment for bacteria & odor resistance (Yellow & Turquoise colors only)
  • UPF Rating: Inconclusive because fabric is too light & thin, making it hard to test - (the Altitude has been tested extensively in high elevation sunlight with no sign of UV ray penetration)
  • Performance Benefits: breathable, fast drying, moisture wicking
  • Fit: Close - The Altitude should fit close to skin and fit easily beneath other layers.
  • Gender: Men's sizing
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise
Key Features

True Flat-Lock Seams

Raglan Sleeves

Excellent Stretch

Moisture Wicking

Breathable

Quick Drying

Sun Blocking Ability

Lighter & Cooler By Design

Why This Isn't Just A T-Shirt

Stays Fresh Longer Than Other Synthetic Shirts

Lighter & Cooler By Design

The Altitude Performance Tee is intentionally built with ultralight 80 GSM fabric to maximize airflow and comfort in hot conditions. This allows heat and moisture to escape quickly, keeping you cooler during high-output activity.

While it is not designed for heavy abrasion or bushwhacking, it performs exceptionally well for hiking, running, and backpacking where breathability and weight matter most.

Lighter & Cooler By Design

The Altitude Performance Tee is intentionally built with ultralight 80 GSM fabric to maximize airflow and comfort in hot conditions. This allows heat and moisture to escape quickly, keeping you cooler during high-output activity.

While it is not designed for heavy abrasion or bushwhacking, it performs exceptionally well for hiking, running, and backpacking where breathability and weight matter most.

Why This Isn't Just A T-Shirt

The Altitude Performance Tee is built specifically for outdoor performance. Unlike standard shirts, it uses ultralight fabric, advanced moisture management, and a close-to-body fit to improve airflow and reduce heat buildup during movement.

It’s designed to perform in environments where comfort, drying speed, and weight matter — not just casual wear.

Why This Isn't Just A T-Shirt

The Altitude Performance Tee is built specifically for outdoor performance. Unlike standard shirts, it uses ultralight fabric, advanced moisture management, and a close-to-body fit to improve airflow and reduce heat buildup during movement.

It’s designed to perform in environments where comfort, drying speed, and weight matter — not just casual wear.

Stays Fresh Longer Than Other Synthetic Shirts

The Altitude Performance Tee uses FUZE™ antimicrobial technology, which bonds nano-silver directly to the fabric fibers to help reduce odor-causing bacteria. This allows you to wear it longer between washes compared to standard synthetic shirts.

While no synthetic fabric is completely odor-proof, the Altitude is designed to stay fresher longer on multi-day trips where washing isn’t an option.

Stays Fresh Longer Than Other Synthetic Shirts

The Altitude Performance Tee uses FUZE™ antimicrobial technology, which bonds nano-silver directly to the fabric fibers to help reduce odor-causing bacteria. This allows you to wear it longer between washes compared to standard synthetic shirts.

While no synthetic fabric is completely odor-proof, the Altitude is designed to stay fresher longer on multi-day trips where washing isn’t an option.

Key Features

Ultralight & Breathable

Designed for year-round use, the Altitude Tee offers near weightlessness and exceptional breathability. Whether you're tackling hot summer hikes or braving freezing winter expeditions, the 2 - 3 oz base layer will allow you to breathe & stay comfortable.

Better Moisture Management

Stay dry and comfortable no matter the conditions. The performance synthetic fabric wicks moisture away from your skin and dries rapidly, ensuring you stay cool and dry during high-intensity activities.

Ultralight & Breathable

Designed for year-round use, the Altitude Tee offers near weightlessness and exceptional breathability. Whether you're tackling hot summer hikes or braving freezing winter expeditions, the 2 - 3 oz base layer will allow you to breathe & stay comfortable.

Better Moisture Management

Stay dry and comfortable no matter the conditions. The performance synthetic fabric wicks moisture away from your skin and dries rapidly, ensuring you stay cool and dry during high-intensity activities.

Reliable Sun Protection

Prevent sunburns with the long sleeve option without sacrificing weight or breathability. Stay both cool & protected during adventures.

Performance Oriented Design

The Altitude Tee is designed for performance, not just appearance. Its ultralight construction, fast drying capability, and breathable design make it more comfortable during long days outdoors.

For backpacking and high-output activity, it offers a noticeable difference in comfort and efficiency compared to standard shirts.

Reliable Sun Protection

Prevent sunburns with the long sleeve option without sacrificing weight or breathability. Stay both cool & protected during adventures.

Performance Oriented Design

The Altitude Tee is designed for performance, not just appearance. Its ultralight construction, fast drying capability, and breathable design make it more comfortable during long days outdoors.

For backpacking and high-output activity, it offers a noticeable difference in comfort and efficiency compared to standard shirts.

Ideal For

  • hot weather activity
  • ultralight backpacking
  • hiking
  • high-output movement
  • running/trail running
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Design Story

Performance Metrics Relative To OV Products

Base Layer

Warmth

Breathability

Water Resistance

Wind Resistance

Durability

Stretch

Packability

Altitude Performance Tee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Product, Shipping, & Warranty Info

Full Description

The Altitude Tee was engineered for those who demand performance and refuse to settle.  Near weightlessness & excellent breathability combined with a thoughtful design will keep you comfortable whether you’re trail running, hiking, at the gym, or in almost any other performance oriented setting:

  • Ultralight and Breathable: Designed for year-round use, the Altitude Tee offers near weightlessness and exceptional breathability. Whether you're tackling hot summer hikes or braving freezing winter expeditions, the 2 - 3 oz base layer will allow you to breathe & stay comfortable.

  • Moisture Management: Stay dry and comfortable no matter the conditions. The performance synthetic fabric wicks moisture away from your skin and dries rapidly, ensuring you stay cool and dry during high-intensity activities.

  • Athletic Fit: Enjoy a comfortable yet athletic fit that's not tight or restrictive. This allows the synthetic blend to effectively manage moisture while providing freedom of movement for any performance-oriented setting.

  • Simple & Comfortable: With no hardware, the Altitude Tee offers simplicity and decreased weight, allowing you to focus on your performance without distractions.

  • Sun Protection: Prevent sunburns with the long sleeve option without sacrificing weight or breathability. Stay both cool & protected during adventures.

Experience pure performance with the Altitude Tee. No frills, just reliable comfort and functionality for your most demanding adventures. 


Product Care

Product Care

Your Altitude Hoodie or Tee is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

  • Never wash your Altitude in a washing machine that has an agitator.
  • If you cannot follow the prior instructions you should hand wash your product


The Wash & Dry Process

  1. Use mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax Tech Wash (for technical gear).
  2. Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
  3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse (add extra rinse if possible).
  4. Hang dry until the product is completely dry.


For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.mom/pages/care-guide-faq

How long does shipping take?

Orders for in-stock items will begin processing 1-2 days after your online purchase is completed. Please note that business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays in the United States. Once processed, Priority shipping generally takes 1-3 days to arrive. Note that USPS Priority shipping is a time estimate and not guaranteed. You will receive an email notification once your package leaves our warehouse.

If you place an order that includes a backordered or pre-sale item, we will hold the entire order until the pre-sale item is in stock. If you would like to receive the in-stock items sooner and split your order into two shipments, please place two separate orders or pay an additional shipping fee to have the order divided into two shipments.

Do you ship to addresses outside the US?

Some countries may be excluded from our shipping options due to extremely high shipping costs, unsafe conditions for US carriers, or unreliable delivery services. To check if we can ship to your country, please go to the Checkout page and enter your shipping address.

Customers have the option to prepay duties and taxes for certain countries. If these fees are not prepaid, customers may be responsible for them upon delivery, depending on the import laws and regulations of their respective countries. We recommend checking with your local customs office to see if these apply in your area. APC Economy Shipping

Please note that the situation regarding duties and taxes is constantly changing. We are working to stay updated on the varying shipping costs as they evolve. Also, Live Ultralight Members and Peak tier members do no get free shipping to international addresses.

What is your returns/exchange policy?

Shop with Confidence: OV's Simple Returns Policy

  • Free First Exchange:* Enjoy your first exchange at no extra cost with each order (USA only).
  • 60-Day Return Window:** You have 60 days to return items; this is extended to 90 days for purchases made in November and December.
  • Easy Return Shipping:* We provide return labels or QR codes for your convenience (USA & Canada only). 

For more information, please visit our Warranty/Returns page. 

https://outdoor-vitals.loopreturns.com/#/

*Please note: Clearance items are final sales and are not eligible for returns or exchanges. Items such as soft flasks (included with our Skyline Fastpack) cannot be returned due to sanitary reasons. If you choose to return your fastpack, a $15 charge per bottle or flask will be deducted from your refund, unless the bottles or flasks are returned with their original packaging still intact.

Do you have a product warranty?

Our gear is made with the goal in mind of balancing ultralight weight, performance, comfort and durability. We believe in the “Live Ultralight” mantra so we focus on ultralight weight and performance while maintaining durability thresholds established for each product.

Our warranty covers manufacturing & workmanship defects for the Expected Lifespan of our products. Expected Product Lifespan is determined by OV Gear Specialists using the following criteria:

  • Product design intent & materials specifications
  • Intended use of the product
  • The specific issue encountered with the product
  • The age of the product (based on Manufacture date)
  • 5 stars: 61 (79%)
  • 4 stars: 9 (12%)
  • 3 stars: 4 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 3 (4%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Karl Badger
The Altitude Performance Tee is the perfect base layer

The Altitude Performance Tee is the perfect base layer. Whether its short sleeve, long sleeve, or hoody.
I've worn Performance Tees on extended packs in the Wind River Mountains and on Wilderness Hunting trips. They wick moisture, do not smell after multiple days of use and are the most comfortable base layer I've ever worn.

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Christopher Tharp
10 days on the AT

Bought the long sleeve tee looking for a good base layer and I was not disappointed. Wore it almost every day. Temps from 32 to 75 and I was comfortable the entire time. I really like the fit. And it worked as advertised, keeping me dry on warmer days as well as cold nights. I will be buying some more before my next trek.

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Chad taylor
Amazing products

My wife and I both loved our new Altitude Sun shirts. We both wore them on our recent trip to Germany. Super light weight and packable. Very comfortable with a great fit. Only minimal issue was prone to snag. Also pictured is our OV puffy jackets from the first Kickstarter. Thanks for great products.
Chad and Ashlee

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Luis Acosta
Buy one more!

Just used it on my hike to Mount Langley in California. The shirt performance was exceptional!
Regulated my body temp and kept me comfortable.

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Todd
Love my Altitude Hoodie and this shirt is just as great

Love my Altitude Hoodie and this shirt is just as great. I use it on days I want some coverage but don't need the coverage. It is super comfortable and barely feels like you are wearing anything.

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Brian
Altitude Shirt

I have the sun hoodie, fits great and lightweight.

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Anonymous
Lived up to my expectations as always. Very comfortable!

Lived up to my expectations as always

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Kevin Greenhalgh
My Favorite Ultralight Performance Shirt

Amazing product. I have used similar products from other top brands, but nothing as lightweight with the same level of performance. I now have several in different colors and prefer them over hoodies for most outings. However, the performance hoodie is a must for hot sunny days for sun protection. My only wish is that there was a version with a larger Outdoor Vitals logo across the chest and back as we are proud users of our gear.

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Marc Levi
The Altitude Soars.

I got my altitude sun hoodie free with my membership. Turns out I hate hoodies, since I think I keep cooler and get better sun protection with a light wide brimmed hat and a long sleeve. Enter the Altitude long sleeve Tee. This thing is amazingly light, cool, and quick to dry. (I cut the hood off my hoodie and used it to make a light mesh to replace the top of my broad brimmed hat - way better than the Sunday Aftertnoons Ultra Adventure or OR Sunrunner.) The Altitude is frays easily and is somewhat fragile, so I'll wear my MH Crater Lake when bushwhacking, but the Crater Lake - one of the better sunshirts - doesn't come close to keeping me as cool or dry as the Altitude, Lastly, although the Altitude doesn't have an SPF rating, I've worn it for many hours in the sun, and never felt like I got any sifnificant UV exposure. For warm and or active conditions, the Altitude really delivers. I know I'll have to replace it more than the Crater Lake, but that's a price I'm willing to pay.

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Josh Moore
Great light weight shirt!

This is a super comfortable performance tee! Really light weight. This is my second version, I also have the hoodie version. Great quality as always.

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Paulclark
Great sun protection for the hot AZ desert

Great sun protection for the hot AZ desert. Very cooling for a long sleeve shirt. I love it and will be getting more.

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James Hill

I love the fit and lightness of this shirt. Can be worn as moisture wicking base layer or as sun protection. Great for Hikes and Runs. Very Lightweight.

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James Hill

I love the fit and lightness of this shirt. Can be worn as moisture wicking base layer or as sun protection. Great for Hikes and Runs. Very Lightweight.

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Christopher

This is the third altitude performance shirt I own. I already had two long sleeve ones. This is my first short sleeve. I wear these shirts at work all the time under my work shirt as well as on the trail. They are awesome.

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Tom Marble
Favorite Long Sleeve Shirt

Really pleased with the fit and lightness of my new shirt. Serves as a lightweight base layer for cooler weather and great sun protection when it's warmer. I find myself putting it on frequently.

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J Douglas Nielson
Great versatile piece

Love my long sleeve altitude tee. Very versatile whether on a hike, at the gym or chilling around the house.

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Anonymous
Great fit

Great fit, love the breathability in the fabric.

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Tom Harness
Performance Tee plus hoodie make a great pair.

I bought the performance tee along with the performance hoodie. I have worn them together to provide a touch more warmth on these chilly mornings. Then after awhile, I can shed one has I get hot from walking. While they aren't officially a base layer, I can wear it that way.

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John

Feels great on my skin

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Anonymous
Fantastic, very thin and breathable and comfortable

It’s amazing, it fits incredibly well, super breathable and a must have for any intense activity or hot day

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Mark johnson
Reliable quality

I've added this shirt to my collection of OV gear i use for hiking. Same reliable performance that I am used to and I'm very happy with my purchase.

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Jojo Keen
Soft and comfortable

Love this top. It is very soft on the skin and cool, especially if there is a light breeze. A men’s XS fits perfectly with just the right amount of looseness. I am female 5’8” and 110 #. I don’t like tight fitting clothes. My husband has the hoody and have the LS Tee to me as a gift. Look forward to getting a hoody too.

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BC
Great Shirt

This is the best shirt I have owned. It is very light weight and fits perfect.

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Cary
Perfect for the hot humidity of Florida

Wore this T-shirt in the hot August humidity of Florida. Perfect T-shirt for that climate.

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Patrick Walter
Altitude Performance Tee Meets the Specs

Worn the Altitude Performance Tee (short sleeve) once. It was very light and comfortable. Maybe should have purchased a long sleeve. Will be able to see how it works when I hike in Yellowstone National Park for 5 days.

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Max Davis
Lots of Pros some Cons

The fabric is as light, soft, and breathable as everyone says. The grid pattern also looks quite striking. The fit specifically of the sleeves is quite slim - I'm a tall lanky guy 6' 2" 160lbs and if my forearms were any larger this would be squeezing too much. My main gripe is the stitching of the sleeves seems quite sloppy and after just 2 wears it is coming undone and fraying.

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Wayne Mundell
Comfort on the move

These shirts are the best for hiking, Ultra Marathons and look so cool too. The material is so comfortable. I have bought some more of them.

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Stephen Gregory
XL long sleeve

I haven’t been able to get this out in the field yet so, I can’t speak to the durability of it especially when going through brush, but so far it has been great for just being outside. It is way lighter weight than other sun shirts I have and breathes pretty well. Just cause I haven’t actually put it through its paces is why I can’t give it 5 stars but so far I would recommend it.

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Alain Bourassa
Altitude performance shirt

Super nice lightweight shirt.

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