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Thanks Kioti for the suggestion on the Mt. Hardware offwidth. I'll certainly check it out. From the specs it looks exactly like what I'm looking for. Do you know how the fabric performs? Apparently it does have wicking properties as well as some of the stretch woven properties. Thanks!

I have a Schoeller Dryskin Extreme jacket and I find myself heating up way too much on summer alpine climbs (I just wear a short sleeved base layer underneath). I'm just looking for something that's as abrasion resistant, wind resistant as the Dryskin Extreme, but much thinner. I've felt the Dynamic fabric and it feels very durable, but I've heard of issues of durability associated with that fabric. Does your experience with pilling affect the performance of the fabric? I usually do some long summer approaches with a fast dash to the peak. I've been wanting to rely on a very simple but versatile softshell rather than something insulated (dryskin) and end up overheating, or something less durable (nylon). I've ripped a fair share of nylon jackets bushwhacking to a route and sometimes catching them on rocks. Yeah the weather has been rather pissy in my parts too.

I've been looking for an uninsulated softshell for Summer climbing, but I've only found things that'll rip if it ever touches rock. I figured this shirt might be the right thing. I'm just not sure about the durability. Some reviews say that the fabric isn't very tough. Also I found a place that'll sell it for $89.99. Appreciate it if you have other ideas.

I've been looking at the BD Alpine Shirt and it looks rather solid (ie durable, versatile). I've been looking for reviews and they're mixed. Any thoughts?