Men’s Commando Long Sleeve - Merino Wool in dark gray, featuring black shoulder accents and a modern commando sweater design, crafted from premium Merino wool and shown on a white background.
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GORUCK brown merino wool long sleeve shirt with reinforced shoulder patches
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GORUCK brown Merino long sleeve shirt with reinforced shoulder panels, back view

Men’s Commando Long Sleeve - Merino Wool

$183.00
$183.00
Color: Charcoal + Black
Size: S
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A LONG SLEEVE TEE THAT PASSES THE COMMANDO TEST

In WWI, wool was so important to British soldiers on the front lines that knitting wool sweaters was seen as a patriotic duty. By WWII, wool’s reputation was further solidified. However, SAS members spent extended periods in the field, laden with rucksacks and additional equipment, constantly on the move.

After witnessing repeated failures with their traditional wool sweaters, the SAS sought a lighter alternative, reinforcing the shoulders and elbows for durability. This became the iconic British Commando Sweater, and the inspiration for what we call the “commando test” — to pass muster, Merino wool must be reinforced in high stress areas. If it’s not, it simply fails too fast like the traditional wool garments that the SAS rejected.

We build ALL GORUCK Merino Wool tops with reinforced paneling on the shoulders so your Merino shirt keeps its structure better over the long haul – representing the standard for performance in the Merino wool category and passing the Commando Test. This ensures that your Merino shirt maintains its shape over time, while still providing all the advantages of Merino, such as odor resistance and perfect temperature regulation, regardless of the adventure or mission at hand.

Features & Specs
  • Reinforced shoulders with Indestructible Training Fabric
  • 11% Nylon blend helps the Merino
  •  wool retain its shape and be more abrasion resistant. The 89% Merino Wool carries antimicrobial, quick drying, and insulating properties.
  • Long sleeves to keep you warm rucking or living in colder weather
  • Built in the USA with wool sourced from New Zealand
  • Small GORUCK Spearhead on the chest
  • Classic fit - patterned after our best selling Triblend T-shirts, then built from the ground up.

Merino Wool: 11% Nylon blend helps the Merino wool retain its shape and be more abrasion resistant. The 89% Merino Wool carries antimicrobial, quick drying, and insulating properties. Specs + Materials: 89% wool, 11% Nylon

Care Instructions: Machine wash cold, do not bleach, hang dry.

Overall rating: 4.776 / 5 from 125 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This long sleeve tee is built with reinforced shoulders and high-quality merino wool, ensuring durability and shape retention. Customers praise its excellent design, high quality, and perfect fit, making it a top choice for various adventures.

Summary topics

  • Product Appearance (14%): Customers appreciated the outstanding look of the product, with many mentioning that it looks great and fits perfectly.
  • Product Design (8%): Customers expressed appreciation for the excellent quality and design of the product. (100% agreement)
  • Product Quality (20%): A significant number of customers raved about the high quality of the product, praising its materials, fit, and durability.
  • Product Fit (19%): Many customers remarked that the fit of the product was perfect, with some mentioning it as a game-changer in performance.

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Review highlights

  • "Classic good looks, excellent color choices and merino wool." — Tyson V.
  • "Comfortable, looks great, fits perfectly." — Rick R.
  • "High quality and very cool look" — Thad F.

Reviews

Hoodie version is awesome

"I have the Commando Pullover/hoodie and the Commando tee, both in black/charcoal. I wear women’s medium shirts (or large for looser fit), so got both of these in size medium. The fit is perfect for me. I wear almost exclusively merino wool because I can get several wears out of it before needing to wash, it doesn’t itch, it provides some sun protection, and feels comfortable to the touch. All of that applies to GoRuck’s merino, plus the garment is made in USA, which is an added bonus! Not where the merino is sourced, but hopefully not China. Anyway, I wear these shirts rucking and backpacking. Other than Tracksmith’s old release of a trail shirt, this is the only merino wool top I can find with the reinforced shoulder/back material. It is on the slightly thicker/warmer side than some of my other merino shirts, but it provides better sun protection than the others. Also, I live in a warmer, coastal/ humid environment so I expect it to be a bit warm. Plus, more sweating means more of a workout, right? :) Anyway, the only reason I am giving these a 4/5 star is because (1. ) the hoodie isn’t offered anymore, (2. ) I wish there were more colors, (3. ) I wish they offered it in women’s fit, and (4. ) I wish there were better color options (I would love brighter colors especially for things like search & rescue, better visibility while backpacking/hiking, etc)."

— Brianna (4/5)

"Large fit perfect. 5’ 10”, 200 athletic build."

— BO (5/5)

Unlike Humpty Dumpty

"I wear this shirt almost all the time. When I’m not wearing it, I’m wearing the short sleeve version. Unlike Humpty Dumpty with all the king's horses and all the king's men, if Goruck products need repair, SCARS will put them back together again."

— Noah (5/5)

I've owned the black version

"I've owned the black version of this shirt for the past two winters, usually every day. Being Merino wool, you don't have to wash it very often, as in once a month, maybe. It seems to regulate my body temperature very well in a variety of conditions, and I've worn it on long rucks in temperatures down to 29 degrees F. Being wool the shirt can build up static electricity and it is a lint and pet hair magnet, but the pros are worth those few cons. I'm 6'0" and 175 pounds, athletic build, and the large fits me perfectly."

— John S. (5/5)

Warm and worth it.

"Fits well, comfortable, and great for my morning dog walks. You never know what the weather will be like in a northern Illinois spring, but this pullover covers all bases."

— Jonathan L. (5/5)

Good

"Good quality and color"

— Sergio S. (4/5)

It’s Go Ruck- it’s good

"Excellent quality and fit. Really great for multi season."

— david D. (5/5)

commando wool

"Absolutely love it. I bought one now i have 8 or 10. Lightweight and warm, even when wet."

— Shannon W. (5/5)

Like a "Second Shirt" to Wear Over a T-Shirt

"The Men's Commando Quarter Zip is a nice "second shirt," to wear over a short-sleeve T-shirt in situations when the temps are a bit on the "chilly" side. This would include airline flights or dog walks when temps are a bit too cool for just a T-shirt, but not cold enough for a lined jacket. I don't like wearing wool sweaters, but the Quarter Zip is not a sweater; it's much lighter, not bulky and takes very little space when folded. I might want the heavier version for colder weather or anything more than light physical activity and would not wear the Quarter Zip for ground work, due to concerns about tearing or over-stretching."

— William R. (4/5)

Great fit and feel!

"Great fit and feel!"

— Scott D. (5/5)

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