Backcountry Empire Long-Sleeve Jersey - Women's
Backcountry
$79.00
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Product Insights & Style Tips
The Empire Long-Sleeve Jersey from Backcountry channels trail-day ease with a light, breathable feel that keeps you cool as you climb and calm as you descend. The fabric wicks sweat and vents heat so you stay dry on hard efforts, while the long sleeves offer protective coverage from sun, brush, and trail debris without adding heft. The relaxed silhouette reads ready-for-action, a versatile base layer that handles sunbaked climbs and shaded switchbacks with equal ease.
Its relaxed cut moves with you, even when pads are layered underneath, and it pairs smoothly with a base layer or lightweight shell for changing conditions. The jersey sheds heat quickly and dries quickly after hard efforts, so you’re comfy when you pull into the trailhead or stop for a regroup. It holds up through miles of gravel, rock, and root, staying breathable and unfussy through all-day rides.
Backcountry leans into the everyday rider mindset—technical without shouting, stylish without fuss. The Empire Long-Sleeve Jersey fits into a season-long MTB kit, easy to mix with shorts, outerwear, and other trail-ready layers for a cohesive look that performs as well as it looks.
Materials / Fabrication
- Lightweight, breathable fabric
- Moisture-wicking properties
- Long sleeves for sun, brush, and debris protection
- Relaxed fit for full range of motion
- Durable design for rugged trail conditions
- Quick-drying material
- Versatile layering piece for cooler weather or solo wear in heat
- Ideal for solo rides, group adventures, and everything in between
Recommended Care
- Machine wash cold with like colors
- Avoid fabric softeners and bleach to preserve wicking performance
- Tumble dry low or line dry to prevent shrinking
- Do not iron; if needed, steam on a low setting
- Do not dry clean
Fit Notes
- Relaxed fit through the body supports easy movement on the bike and under layers.
- Lightweight, breathable fabric wicks moisture to help you stay dry during climbs.
- Long sleeves provide sun, brush, and debris protection without adding bulk.
- Layer with other cold weather pieces or wear solo in warm conditions.