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Buffalo Systems Active Lite Shirt - Slate



Buffalo Systems

Buffalo Systems Active Lite Shirt - Slate

£179.95

Weight: 560 g         12 reviews
The Buffalo Active Lite Shirt is a unique fleece-lined garment, designed as an all-in-one base-layer and outer jacket. It is a milder weather alternative to their Active Shirt, for when less insulation but maximum wicking is required. It's ideal for a multitude of outdoor uses, including low-level hill walking, trekking, climbing, mountain biking, running and general outdoor activities. The Active Lite Shirt benefits from a tougher outer thanks to the use of a mini-ripstop shell. This technical material is highly breathable, windproof and water-resistant.

Buffalo originated this one-layer system in the late 1970's, to replace the numerous layers often worn by climbers, fell runners and hill walkers in winter conditions. It comprises a lining of insulating pile fleece, with a functional and water-resistant shell outer, producing a garment that is completely windproof, lightweight and amazingly warm. It is also highly breathable and extremely efficient at transmitting moisture vapour.

As unconventional as it sounds, the Active Lite Shirt is designed to work most efficiently when worn next to the skin. In this way, the pile fabric wicks moisture away from the skin more rapidly, where it is then dispersed to the outer fabric to evaporate and keep the body dry and free from chilling. Another option is to wear a breathable base layer underneath. Side zips have been fitted, not only allowing access, but to adjust for ventilation, enabling the user to regulate their body temperature on the move.

Buffalo Systems are dedicated to producing clothing for the professional and committed outdoor activist. All Buffalo products are rigorously tested through an entire season of Scottish winter and often longer. All components, from zips to thread, are of the highest quality and are equally tested.

Sizing: Buffalo have designed the Active Lite Shirt to be a very close-fitting garment, to ensure maximum performance. Strictly speaking, the looser the fit, the less performance you will get. We recommend you measure your chest when completely expanded, and choose your size using this measurement. The Active Lite Shirt is a mid-length top, which finishes at the top of the thigh.

Details:
  • Windproof and water-resistant PForm mini-ripstop outer shell
  • Fast wicking Teclite micro-pile lining
  • Highly breathable
  • 1/4 length zip with pile-lined baffle
  • Two-way side zips for access and ventilation, with pile-lined baffles
  • Spacious zipped front map pocket
  • Lined hand-warmer pocket
  • Tape and buckle waist adjuster (inside hand warmer pocket)
  • Rucksack hip belt can be fastened through hand warmer pocket
  • Touch and Close cuff adjusters
  • Elasticated rear hem adjuster
  • Eight ventilation controls
  • Machine washable
  • Weight: 560 g (in size 42)
  • Colour: Slate
  • Made in Great Britain

Out of Stock in 2 sizes:

• 40 inch chest
• 42 inch chest


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Shipping

  Delivery in 1-2 days within the United Kingdom
  UK Orders placed before 2PM GMT will be dispatched the same working day
  Overseas delivery times will vary depending on the destination


Please note that our offices are closed at weekends, so any orders placed after 2PM GMT on a Friday will not be dispatched until the following Monday.

Orders with a total value over £300.00 will be dispatched free via a next day delivery service within the UK at no extra cost.

Please note that in some instances, orders for heavy items may take an extra day to arrive.


  Overseas deliveries
For overseas deliveries, please refer to the following estimated delivery times:

  • Europe: 3 - 5 working days
  • Rest of the world: 5 - 7 working days

Returns

A full refund or exchange will be given provided that the items have not been worn or used, and are returned to us within 30 days of purchase, together with all relative labels and packaging. You are responsible for the cost of returning items.

Please ensure that you include a copy of your invoice, along with an explanation of why you have returned your goods. If you wish to return your goods for any reason, please do so to the following address:

Woodlore Limited
PO Box 3
Etchingham
East Sussex
TN19 7ZE
United Kingdom

Product Reviews

Buffalo Systems Active Lite Shirt - Slate is rated 5/5 based on 12 customer reviews.

All of our product reviews are from customers with verified purchases.

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  1 of 12

  Excellent kit. I’ve used buffalo before . Perfect for my needs of forging in the Scottish Highlands.  

  Ashley Bellwood
9th August, 2022

Rated: 5/5

  2 of 12

  The service from Woodlore was perfect and the active lite shirt is the best bit of kit I have ever bought. I quite literally have not taken it off and it is made in UK. I followed the sizing instructions. Do not go too baggy in my honest opinion. What I have bought to go with it is a merino sleeveless T shirt and that is working really well. The vents make it super flexible and adaptable.  

  Johnny Martin
2nd December, 2021

Rated: 5/5

  3 of 12

  Haven’t had it for long but so far I love this jacket. It’s warm with just a t shirt underneath. It’s light but wind proof and seems fairly waterproof although I haven’t experienced any heavy rain yet. Great to see its made in the UK. Very pleased.  

  Dougal Macburnie
30th October, 2021

Rated: 5/5

  4 of 12

  Have a Mountain jacket which is now 30 years old and a Super 6. Both are quality items for cold nights, anything about 6 or 7 degrees and they are a bit warm unless sitting in camp. The Active Lite shirt is a lot lighter and is a generous fit. It feels great on and is good for spring and autumn, still too warm for summer but I run hot when carrying a load. I never wear anything under the shirts or jacket and have always had them next to my skin, they work best that way and you are actually warmer that way from experience, especially when wet. Why four stars, well the price is high but that’s relative to the quality and so that’s not the issue. I find the new pertex a little shiny a bit like a Dr Who extra, and it’s not as water resistant (I don’t mind being wet in a sSuper 6) but the most annoying is it has no neck baffle. This is a bit gapey on the neck line for me and water runs down the gap... Buffalo are brilliant so minor point.  

  Lee Porter
24th March, 2021

Rated: 4/5

  5 of 12

  This is an addition to my other Buffalo clothing, I find it always performs well. I have bought this for the milder weather knowing it won't let me down.  

  Kevin Underhill
18th November, 2020

Rated: 5/5

  6 of 12

  This is the best shirt I have ever had in my life to keep me warm. Seriously not over judging the product but it really kept me warm in very cold weather. Moreover, if the weather is partially cold it is possible to open the sides to let some cold air inside. I give it 9/10.  

  Ken Sama
6th January, 2020

Rated: 5/5

  7 of 12

  Works very well, would recommend. I have only used this a few times now, but it seems to work in an impressive range of temperatures. Excellent for mountain biking on days that start below freezing and warm up. Also great for casual pace xc ski touring below freezing. I would rate it five stars if there was some sort of highly breathable fabric that offered some skin protection at below freezing temps under the side and neck zips. With a base layer and shell system, you have some protection against direct contact between skin and cold air when the pit and neck zips are open. Since the Buffalo System shirts are designed to be next to skin, you lose that.  

  S Grady
6th April, 2019

Rated: 4/5

  8 of 12

  This item came exactly on time - well done. The first time I tried this out on a 13 mile walk along the Dorset coast in January it poured with rain. Yes obviously I was damp inside but no way was I cold. In fact I needed both side zips undone for a while after going up some hills as I was getting a bit warm. As long as you keep moving you keep warm. I also have a windshirt and a special 6 shirt so if things get really bad I can layer up. Brilliant.  

  Williams
27th January, 2017

Rated: 5/5

  9 of 12

  Wonderful jacket for active use (running, hiking) 10-30 degrees F and static use up to 50 degrees F. If it gets too warm, simple use of the pit vents allows heat to escape. I found the pertex outer material to be light, soft, and comfortable - not crinkly or heavy like many other softshell or windproof/water resistant jackets. The light fleece wicking interior is very comfortable as well. Fit is true to size. Only issue is that taking it on/off can take a bit of effort, but that would be true for any pullover. Ordered from the US on a Tuesday and received it in the post by Saturday. Excellent customer service and am looking forward to ordering more items from Raymears.com.  

  Ml
1st November, 2016

Rated: 5/5

  10 of 12

  Great bit of kit, the quality of materials and construction is first rate. The top is light and comfortable next to the skin. I use it for mild/cold weather cycling and walking and have found it to be ideal. It feels good to be able to buy something that is not only British but is made in my home town too. Top marks.  

  Fraggle
28th August, 2015

Rated: 5/5




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