Good reviews! I agree about the REI hoody. The Patagonia cool daily is my second favorite hoody. I wore it on the Colorado trail and it did great. My favorite hoody is Mountain Hardware's Crater Lake. It is now my go to top for all my hiking.
@StephenOutside
4 ай бұрын
The Crater Lake sounds great I'll have to try it next. The Colorado Trail was so cool, I hope you had a good time out there!
@davidshirley6850
5 ай бұрын
Bought a mountain hardware crater lake sun hoodie a year ago , now I have 4 of them, so comfortable for early fall and late spring , great on trail and with the spf I take to beach as well
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
That has to be the next hoodie I try, so many people seem to love it!
@syindrome
2 ай бұрын
4:24 UPF 34 and UPF 50 are essentially the same thing (97% UV blocked vs. 98% UV blocked).
@freewaytf
4 күн бұрын
that's not how upf rating works
@robbobstone
2 ай бұрын
I found a Simms Solarflex long sleeve and it not only had thumb holes, but also a middle finger loop and it literally covers half an inch past the knuckle. Such a smart and simple feature
@Jon55034
19 күн бұрын
My usecase is motorcycle rides in Vietnam
@j3hikes444
4 ай бұрын
just finished a section of the Arizona Trail and used the OutdoorVitals sun hoodie and loved it.
@StephenOutside
4 ай бұрын
The Arizona Trail is high on my list! It sounds great
@horsedog713
Ай бұрын
I agree! I used an OV hoodie on the AT and it worked great!!
@higler.
5 ай бұрын
Nice review! If you haven't tried the Outdoor Research Echo, I highly recommend it. Also, great shots of Colorado Springs!
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I've thought about trying the Echo hoodie but there's been some bad reviews about durability which worried me!
@higler.
5 ай бұрын
@@StephenOutside It's gotta be the thinnest and lightest sun hoodie for sure, so it may be less durable but I have worn my through bushwhacks, scrambles, and just generally long days. No big rips or tears. I'd say it's honestly surprisingly durable all things considered.
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
Awesome, yeah that's basically all the worries I have. I might try it out if I need another one!
@urbanspaceman345
5 ай бұрын
Ketl mountain is the lightest most breathable sun hoodie, give it a shot.
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
Oh interesting I've never heard of it. It looks promising!
@safromnc8616
5 ай бұрын
These types of hoodies really started in the fishing industry and that's where you find (mostly) the best products. Many are bamboo based & cheaper... Try Free Fly , Eddie Bauer, Fish Hippie, Appalachian Gear Co. or Simms.. Gear Lab likes Black Diamond and Mt. Hardware - FYI
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, that's a long list! I've been wanting to try the Black Diamond Aspenglow and the Mt. Hardware Crater Lake for a while now but I can't justify having 8 sun hoodies hahah. They seem great though!
@DPM-dp9on
Ай бұрын
Black Diamond is the best.
@christopherhaak9824
4 ай бұрын
I have multiple sun hoodies and sun shirts from Sam's club under the Habit brand. They are $15. They work great and are comfortable and cool in 95+ temps. Never buy a sun garment in dark colors. Sure, the light colors show more dirt, but they are much cooler.
@StephenOutside
4 ай бұрын
I think dark colors look nicer, but I was so surprised how big of a difference it made
@NYCLeeL
2 ай бұрын
Darker fabrics provide more UV protection than lighter ones. You can easily Google this.
@theroosters2525
5 ай бұрын
cool vid. i like that guys idea about buying womens XL lol
@chrisoffersen
2 ай бұрын
Arc’teryx and Helly make __really__ great sun hoodies. The TNF Summit Series Direct Sun Hoody, though, is probably best because the half zip and the hoody that extends out to protect the face. Give em a shot if you’ve not already left on your journey! :)
@daven.7685
5 ай бұрын
I bought the Outdoor Vitals Altitude sun hoodie on sale recently, and so far, I really like it!
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
Outdoor Vitals is a great cottage company! I didn't know they made a sun hoodie, that's cool
@joshscott9905
5 ай бұрын
I got it on sale last year and like it as well! Only thing I wish it had was thumb loops and a slightly larger hood, but the material feels great.
@PeteBoraso
24 күн бұрын
Would be great if you chose a size that fit you…
@lenacar3881
3 ай бұрын
Hi, I work for an outdoor company and we also make fishing shirts with sun protection, would you be willing to do a review video for us?🥰
@suemoore1965
Ай бұрын
THANKS
@keithcaron8144
5 ай бұрын
Try out the Sierra Designs hoodie. My favorite
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
Oh nice, that's a great price too
@furstyferret81
2 ай бұрын
Any suggestions for us in the UK, i can't find anything decent available. The Black Diamond is out of stock everywhere, would love the Mirage but its £30 postage to the UK 😢
@PrybarCommando
5 ай бұрын
The dork factor on that OR hoodie is off the charts. Like a lot of OR gear. They need to tone it down a bit
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
Hahah, yeah the hood is pretty dorky. Function over fashion?
@Sp3rmWizrd
4 ай бұрын
If you look the part already than it'll definitely look corny on you lol Looks good on me
@humbertomaiajunior2650
5 ай бұрын
Good review. Thanks. Could you inform the size of the pieces you used and your measures? And after seeing your thoughts on each hoodie, I was expecting you would select the Z packs. Why didn’t you?
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm 5' 10" and weigh around 150 lbs. Most hoodies were mediums except the REI and the Zpacks which are large. And good question. My favorite is the Zpacks hoodie but I was aiming to find the best value sun hoodie for the majority of people. In the end, I think the more specialized hoodies have a steep cost for features that most people wouldn't care about
@HNM69
5 ай бұрын
Amazon basic is usually just a ripoff from another brand.
@selder03
20 күн бұрын
Rip off? Or just making the market go where it should be? With amazon, you're not paying for marketing g hype
@HNM69
20 күн бұрын
@@selder03 yes, and not for r&d either... can't be good imo
@soulchild2003
3 ай бұрын
The rei sahara sun hoodie looks to be $49.95 now
@StephenOutside
3 ай бұрын
Yikes, that makes it even worse value now hahah. My friend on the PCT just returned her REI hoodie after only 300 miles
@JasonSnailer
4 ай бұрын
Check out Ktle mountain sun hoodie
@JasonSnailer
4 ай бұрын
Ketl
@StephenOutside
4 ай бұрын
Oh nice, yeah that looks solid!
@mobilewintercamp7515
5 ай бұрын
The last one is from Darwin I think, that’s why it works well
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
Yeah exactly! It's made by his company Evolved Supply Co. It's awesome
@niraadbose6573
3 ай бұрын
Would you recommend any for trail running?
@StephenOutside
3 ай бұрын
I think the Patagonia one would work best since it's the thinnest material and one of the more durable options.
@alexmurdock9101
3 ай бұрын
One think you don't mention is the spandex in most sun hoodies. Spandex is hot! Most hoodies have 8-15% spandex. I settled on the Patagonia Cool Daily and the OR Echo, both 100% recycled polyester. The Echo is super light and airy.
@zeplin8971
3 ай бұрын
Thoughts on Astroman vs the mirage for a half dome hike in Yosemite?
@StephenOutside
3 ай бұрын
You can't go wrong with either! I think the Mirage is a great sun hoodie for backpacking, while the Astroman is probably better for day to day use and lots of regular washing
@zeplin8971
3 ай бұрын
@@StephenOutside great thank you for the reply! Final question! How quickly does the mirage dry after a sweaty hike vs the astroman? I like the colors of mirage but concerned that if it gets went it will take forever to dry
@StephenOutside
3 ай бұрын
@@zeplin8971 I haven't done a direct comparison, but my gut feeling is the Mirage would take slightly longer to dry, but it's still dry within an hour of stopping! In my opinion, it also feels better to hike and sweat in than the Astroman
@zeplin8971
3 ай бұрын
@@StephenOutside super helpful insight thank you. Cool channel too!
@davids8267
4 ай бұрын
Zpacks hoodie is the least flattering. Currently using rei Sahara. Returned Patagonia sun hoodie.
@StephenOutside
4 ай бұрын
Oh interesting, what did you like about the REI Sahara over the Patagonia?
@reigningparade
3 ай бұрын
You ever test the burgeon sunseeker?
@StephenOutside
3 ай бұрын
No, I've never heard of it! How is it? My aim was to test popular sun hoodies and review them
@reigningparade
3 ай бұрын
@StephenOutside I just got one and wonder how it compares to popular ones. It's from a smaller company In the new hampshire mountains.
@PittPacks
5 ай бұрын
Buy women's XL outta season. I got a black diamond alpenglow for $45
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
WOW, that's a crazy good deal. Good idea!
@PittPacks
5 ай бұрын
@@StephenOutside well thank you. The main thing we need to do as a hiking culture is have no more boring sun hoodies. TIE DYE ALL SUN HOODIES
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
@@PittPacksYES. Something we can all agree with
@NYCLeeL
2 ай бұрын
I hope you will get in the habit of always wearing sunscreen on your face. A hat and hoodie are great additional layers but UVA and UVB rays are bouncing in all directions and even if you aren't getting sunburned, your skin is absorbing those rays, esp on the face. Seriously, please wear sunscreen!
@StephenOutside
2 ай бұрын
I appreciate the concern. I'll get better about that, thanks!
@selder03
20 күн бұрын
Sun hoodies wprk whwn theres a breeze. That material sucks with no wind.
@StephenOutside
20 күн бұрын
@@selder03 I absolutely agree, it makes a huge difference
@nm213
5 ай бұрын
no wonder you wear these all the time lol
@StephenOutside
5 ай бұрын
All the time, they're a game changer! You should try one out they're great for outdoor activities!
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