When you combine slick and neat you get Snēk (pronounced sneak), a Utah-based company that specializes in high quality cycling goods. I’ve loved some of the products from Snēk Cycling in the past, namely the Vital Case Tool Holder and Lifeboat Tire Lever. Today Snēk has introduced a brand new product that deserves equal attention, their very first multi-purpose t-shirt named the Dry Creek Merino Pocket Tee. After testing the new t-shirt for the past couple of months ahead of its launch, I can honestly say this has quickly become my favorite shirt for everything from long rides to morning hikes.

The Dry Creek Merino Tee was designed and crafted to be the only T-shirt you’ll ever need, and Snek definitely accomplished this objective. If I could only choose one t-shirt to bring on an upcoming riding trip, I would be hard pressed to take anything else. Made in the U.S., the Dry Creek is modern merino tee is built from reinforced nylon core merino wool fabric for superior moisture wicking, odor resistance, temperature regulation and durability. The style of the tee also looks just as good off the bike as it does on the trail.

Small details like the slight drop in the back hem for extra coverage and quality stitching make a big difference for a shirt like this, and the attention to detail is definitely not lost in my experience wearing it. I also appreciate the minimal branding approach, and a utility pocket on the left chest. I have no doubt that this shirt will stand up to years of wear, and the good value combined with Snek’s lifetime guarantee makes this my favorite merino tee to date.

The only downside to the Dry Creek Merino Pocket Tee is that it’s not ready to ship today. But that does give you the opportunity to support a small company that’s doing things right, and get a nice discount off MSRP. To get your own Dry Creek Merino Pocket Tee you can back the project on Kickstarter. A few nice packages are available including an early bird special where you can snag the tee at a cool 25% off. Once shipped, the shirt will be available for just $95 USD and is available in colors Dust, Midnight, and Oxblood (my favorite).