Coalatree
Switchback Short-Sleeve Shirt - Men's

$79.00

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Adventure-ready Switchback Short-Sleeve Shirt blends recycled coffee tech with breathable travel comfort

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I love this shirt for travel and warm-weather adventures. The Ice.Cafe fabric actually works—it's breathable, dries quickly, and does a great job keeping odor under control on long days. It also packs well and stays wrinkle-resistant, so I can toss it in a pack and still look put together when I get where I’m going."

Whether we’re wandering coastal trails, hopping between mountain towns, or packing light for a weekend trip, the Coalatree Switchback Short-Sleeve Shirt keeps us cool, comfortable, and ready for wherever the day leads. Its clean button-up style works just as well for trailhead meetups as it does for travel days or evenings around town.

Coalatree builds the Switchback with innovative Ice.Cafe fabric created from recycled coffee grounds and plastic bottles—each shirt repurposes the equivalent of three cups of coffee grounds and ten recycled bottles. The result is a lightweight, breathable fabric that naturally resists odor, blocks UV rays, dries quickly, and stays wrinkle resistant for easy packing. Durable yet comfortable, the Switchback Short-Sleeve Shirt is built to keep up with adventure while helping reduce environmental impact.

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Lightweight adventure button-up for travel, hiking, and everyday wear
Ice.Cafe fabric made with recycled coffee grounds and recycled plastic bottles
Natural odor resistance from coffee-infused fibers helps stay fresh longer
UV-blocking fabric helps shield skin from harmful sun exposure
Quick-drying performance fabric ideal for warm climates and travel
Wrinkle-resistant construction keeps the shirt looking sharp after packing
Breathable nylon blend offers lightweight comfort for active days
Sustainable design uses recycled materials to reduce environmental impact
Item #COT000W

Material: 93% nylon, 7% Ice.Cafe
Fit: regular
Style: button up
Pockets: chest
Activity: casual

Adventure Gear. Lighter Impact.

Environmental Initiatives

Repurposed plastics and yarns

CO₂ dye process saves water

Low-impact manufacturing

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Safer, efficient factories

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Recycled paper packaging

From Waste To Wear

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Graphic showing 139,878 plastic bottles and 82,301 cups of coffee grounds have been saved from landfills.

Waste Diverted From Landfills

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Built To Give Back

Giving back is part of Coalatree’s DNA. The brand supports outdoor communities and environmental initiatives that help protect the places we explore.

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From Mountains To City

Coalatree began in 2010 as a small organic farm in Colorado rooted in sustainable practices. Now based in Salt Lake City, the brand designs eco-minded gear built for life between the mountains and the city.

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Product Rating From Coalatree.com

4.9 average star rating • 145 reviews from Coalatree.com • 133 5-star reviews

What Customers Are Saying

AI generated summary of customer reviews

The Switchback Short-Sleeve Shirt earns enthusiastic reviews for its unique zippered side pockets, a feature customers call out as a standout differentiator from any other shirt on the market.

This shirt runs small to true. Most reviewers recommend sizing up.

Brilliant!

Sean T.
2025-03-05

I just got back from 8 days and nights in Costa Rica. I didn't want to wear any other shirt! It's really odor resistant, I wore it for 3 days before notice it just smelled dirty. Washed it in the sink, and it dried overnight in the jungle. The pockets on the side are brilliant! I want another one but I really wish they had an and olive or green option... first world problem!

Most Versatile Button Up you Can Own

Gabriel C.
2023-08-18

I am a long time fan of Coalatree products. I own two pairs of the trialhead pants, the first pair coming from their kickstarter. The Switchback shirt has the ability to go on a hike and then out to dinner in the same day. The pockets are functional with minimal bouncing for the contents. As other reviewers have mentioned, these run slightly smaller than expected so if you are a size M get the L, and so on. I own two of these shirts now due to the sizing issue. The Switchback I have is from the kickstarter campaign is a size M-M so this time I went with the size L. It fits great and I could even probably go up a size. I am 6'2 and weigh 172. Nice work Coalatree!!

My Go-To Travel Shirt

Matthew W.
2022-11-05

I bought my first Switchback shirt for the trail. However, I soon found it was a super shirt to wear in all sorts of venues. I've worn it to work, out and around town - and most recently on an international trip. It was really comfortable in the airport and on the plane. I loved the side pockets where I stowed my passport, boarding pass and glasses. So convenient!

Adventure-ready Switchback Short-Sleeve Shirt blends recycled coffee tech with breathable travel comfort

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