I got the REI Sahara and liked so much, I got two. I'm on the husky side and they fit well. For the hoodie, the pull string is along the inside hem of the hoodie to tighten up.
I got a black diamond alpenglow for $45. Y'all paid that much for those sun hoodies. Bought a women's XL in a weird color outta season and got 70% off.
Just the review I was looking for! Great job! I need some advice and hope you can help. I am based in Manchester, England so no REI stores here, but a friend who is studying in Madison Wisconsin has ordered an REI Sahara Shade hoodie for me - I assumed the medium would be ok as U.S sizes arw usually pretty generous in comparison to UK sizes. Anyway I am 5' 11" and weigh 180 lbs. I am thinking I need the large size after seeing your video - the medium is arriving with my friend on Tuesday 23rd April. Do you think I need him to swap it for a large? Many thanks and greeting from old England!
I haven't got it yet! My friend in Madison will be bringing it back to England for me in June - that's why I wanted to make sure I got the correct size, I wont be able to exchange it once it's here in the UK. Having spoken to an REI agent, I have been advised that a medium should be fine. We'll see! Thanks foe getting back to me!
I got the REI Sahara and liked so much, I got two. I'm on the husky side and they fit well. For the hoodie, the pull string is along the inside hem of the hoodie to tighten up.
Nice review. Would love to see your thoughts on the Outdoor Research Echo vs the Astroman
If we find ourselves with an Echo we definitely will.
I like the astroman so far because it’s more durable. The zipper helps dump heat better.
The REI shirt gets unbearably stinky in a day.
I have the Astroman button down shirt and it’s awesome. A perfect travel shirt.
The Astroman really is a great shirt.
What a lovely duo 😊 Good comparsion.
Thank You! 😀
I got a black diamond alpenglow for $45. Y'all paid that much for those sun hoodies. Bought a women's XL in a weird color outta season and got 70% off.
We did grab them all on sale when the season changed. Was lucky the orange was a close-out color!
Unfortunately did not find options to buy OR Astroman in Europe
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Just the review I was looking for! Great job!
I need some advice and hope you can help. I am based in Manchester, England so no REI stores here, but a friend who is studying in Madison Wisconsin has ordered an REI Sahara Shade hoodie for me - I assumed the medium would be ok as U.S sizes arw usually pretty generous in comparison to UK sizes. Anyway I am 5' 11" and weigh 180 lbs. I am thinking I need the large size after seeing your video - the medium is arriving with my friend on Tuesday 23rd April. Do you think I need him to swap it for a large? Many thanks and greeting from old England!
Thank you for the feedback. 😀 i think you would be good with the medium shirt. How did it fit?
I haven't got it yet! My friend in Madison will be bringing it back to England for me in June - that's why I wanted to make sure I got the correct size, I wont be able to exchange it once it's here in the UK.
Having spoken to an REI agent, I have been advised that a medium should be fine. We'll see!
Thanks foe getting back to me!
Thanks!! Great video, debating between the two
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Thanks for the comparison!
Your welcome! 😀
What about the Patagonia Airshed Pro?
We have not tried the Patagonia Airshed yet.