Suggestions for running tanks?

xLyric
xLyric Posts: 840 Member
edited 11:34AM in Fitness and Exercise
As it gets warmer I start to HATE the shirts I run in because they touch my neck. It makes me feel like I'm suffocating in an oven, even if it's not actually that hot.

Do you have any suggestions for a tank top that is in the middle range of fit and loose, low neck, and is moisture wicking/quick drying? I'm going to go around to Target/Old Navy/etc. tomorrow but I figured there might be some good recommendations here?

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  • tirowow12385
    tirowow12385 Posts: 697 Member
    edited March 2018
    What does middle range of fit mean? I think you need to maybe try them on to fit your size then go up a size or two if you want a loose fit, most apparel brands have tanks that wick away moisture and are low neck. I usually just choose anything polyester for top and bottom except for underwear, I use dry wicking cotton for hot weather jogging.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited March 2018
    Most of my workout tanks are Russell Athletic, from Walmart. I like Under Armour gear, but I'll be damned if I'm paying 25-30 bucks for a tank top when I can get a Russell for half that (or less) that's made of the same fabric and does the exact same thing for me. UA is ridiculous with some of their pricing and a tank top isn't exactly a high-tech piece of apparel.
  • xLyric
    xLyric Posts: 840 Member
    tirowow12385 wrote: »
    What does middle range of fit mean? I think you need to maybe try them on to fit your size then go up a size or two if you want a loose fit, most apparel brands have tanks that wick away moisture and are low neck. I usually just choose anything polyester for top and bottom except for underwear, I use dry wicking cotton for hot weather jogging.

    There are tanks that are designed to be skin tight, and tanks that are super flowy, regardless of size. I'd just like one that fits like a t-shirt. I think I saw it called something like 'mid-fit' but I can't remember.
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Most of my workout tanks are Russell Athletic, from Walmart. I like Under Armour gear, but I'll be damned if I'm paying 25-30 bucks for a tank top when I can get a Russell for half that (or less) that's made of the same fabric and does the exact same thing for me. UA is ridiculous with some of their pricing and a tank top isn't exactly a high-tech piece of apparel.

    I'll look into those, thank you!
  • jwilk241
    jwilk241 Posts: 43 Member
    I love the Under Armor Tech Tank from Kohls.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Most of my stuff is either used or free. Look online on ebay; Poshmark, etc.
  • xLyric
    xLyric Posts: 840 Member
    Thank you both!
  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    Here are a few of my favorites that are currently available. I like all of the below for running in hot (90+ F) and high humidity weather.

    Really quick drying: https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-tanks/Lean-In-Tank-MD/_/prod8660081?color=0001

    https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-tanks/Run-Swiftly-Racerback-32974/_/prod120068. You can easily size up for a looser fit.

    https://nike.com/t/dri-fit-knit-womens-running-tank-OnTrPqwy/831496-635

    I have the older version of this: https://shop.lululemon.com/p/women-tanks/Cool-Racerback-II/_/prod8260230?color=32697. It's the thickest of all of the above tanks.

    I have not really liked any of the Target tank tops I've tried; most do not wick moisture well and also tend to chafe.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I just got one from Walmart that is really comfortable. The brand is called athletic works, 65%polyester 35%rayon, super soft and light. I also have some DanskinNow and some from Old Navy (I really like their muscle tanks). Just try a few to see what you like.
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