I have BD Alpenglow Pro, it's great for odor resistance, rivals my merino wool garments. The reason is that it's made of nylon, not polyester. Most other hoodies I researched were made of polyester.
Decathalon is a great place to check for backpacking gear. My down puffy (weighs 9.6 oz and the price was something like $50-60), synthetic puffy, sun hoody, merino wool clothing, closed foam sleeping pad, eye mask for sleep, shorts. All half price or less compared to big brands.
I dont recommand it at all. it's made for fishing, so not moving. I've hike 2h with it under sunlight and i was soaked. Not a product for hiking or running at all.
I have the REI sun hoodies after getting fried in the White Mountains last summer. The thumb holes have survived rock scrambles and in general the fabric has a cooling feel to it.
Regarding the BlackDiamond Alpenglow Hoody: The Pro version is made from a very different material than the standard Alpenglow. The standard fabric is lighter and airier and feels quite similar to the OR Echo. The Pro version feels a bit like the MH Crater Lake fabric, being quite stretchy but also seems to be more tightly woven and feels like it soaks up moisture and doesn't dry very quickly. I would say the standard fabric is generally better suited for hiking purposes due to its lighter weight and higher breathability. The Pro version seems to be geared more towards climbing where your back is often facing the sun when facing the wall and while the center zip and underarm vents are nice, I think the designers added them to try and counteract the comparatively low breathability of the fabric. The Pro version feels a little more durable when scraping rocks, and I could see one using it as a single layer when hiking in cooler/windier conditions or in very humid environments where exposing the skin to allow for evaporative cooling is more important, but I think the standard version is a better choice in hotter and drier environments where you need the sun protection of the fabric but the low humidity allows sweat to evaporate more easily without the skin being in direct contact with the air.
I have the BD alpenglow with zip, and it is so comfortable you don't even feel it. Hiking in new mexico 85+ degrees, and it didn't make me feel hot at all!
The Sun Hoody trend came from companies that make fishing gear as an effort to keep from getting too much sun from being out on the water. I would highly recommend Free Fly products if you are looking for a sun hoody. I have a couple from them I've had probably 10 years or so. OR also has some good options in the hiking genre. Free Fly utilizes bamboo to help fight the stank. They also have a huge variety of options depending on your intended use.
I was sceptical but I got one recently (Outdoor Research Astroman) and after only one hike, I'm sold. It was comfortable and cool - I thought I'd be too hot with a long-sleeve layer on a hot hike, but I was fine. Not only did I feel protected from the worst of the sun, but it was more resistant to the wind than the merino t-shirts I normally hike in, and - to my surprise - it helped limit the number of mosquito bites I picked up (barely half-a-dozen compared with 50+ the previous week). I guess the tight weave of the fabric really helps. It's also stretchy enough to be able to pull the hood over the peak of my baseball cap to keep it in place when it's windy. Very handy! In the long term, I'll see how well it resists retaining any odours, as well as how easy it is to keep clean (I got a pale colour). The only thing I don't like is the thumb loops which are like those on the Rab, but I can live with them. (I also bought sun gloves too to protect the backs of my hands.)
Alpaca sun hoodie is my fev, natural animal fibers, doesn't stink for 5 days straight of hiking, plus retains only %10 moisture vs the %30 Marino does. So this is good for cold and warm weather.
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Costly but I’m interested. How high temps have you taken it? Word is that it’s lighter and more durable than merino.
@I got it up to 38 degrees Celsius. The Alpaca wicked away my sweat extremely quickly, which kept me cool. You can also watch TH-cam videos of people taking it to the desert and it performing extremely well + the Alpaca not ever stinking, which is a big benefit imo, it means you can sleep in it (reducing weight of an extra piece of clothing just to sleep in). There is one more benefit over Marino - Alpaca is a lot more durable, I was sure that I would have experienced wear and tear at certain points where my backpack was in constant contact with the garment, but it not only survived, it had no mark of wear at all! I really understand why they call it “The fiber of the gods”. Just remember every 5 or so days to wash it, not for smell, but in order to remove the body salts that accumulates in it.
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@@michelstronguin6974 Thanks for the info. That’s hot. I have been in similar conditions. Amazing material on both ends of the temp spectrum! I found Alpenglow to be cold to sleep in, I guess for the cooling properties.
I have had the Outdoor Reaseach Echo hoodie for at least 10 years, love it. It goes with me hiking, kayaking and travelling to warm countries - first thin.g I reach for. Very light and comfortable.
I was close to buying a sun hoodie off Amazon, but in the end I splurged on a Columbia Silver Ridge Lite hiking shirt that also has 50+ SPF. It's also airy and you can roll up the sleeves and open the buttons for ventilation. Big downside is that it doesn't make much sense without a sun hat and no thumb loops, so your hands are more exposed. I wore it for a two day hike with 25 degrees and 35 degrees Celsius the next day and it was pretty comfy throughout the day! If you don't feel the sun hoodies, this might be an option for you.
I've been wearing a Columbia Silver Ridge for hiking and working out for years (in fact, while it's faded, I've been using the same one). I do wear a sun hat since I like the extended brim, especially when it rains. I also wear fingerless gloves to protect my hands more fully than just a sun shirt with thumb holes. The Silver Ridge is nice because I has the back vent, which is better for me since I tend to sweat more on the back than the arm pits. It keeps me cool during the summer and it's actually not bad in cool temperatures as well when I wear it in the winter. JMT, TRT, and High Sierra Route approved ;)
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Silver Ridge + Bora Bora boonie + buff & OR ActiveIce gloves combo performed better than just Alpenglow when the sun got close to unbearable levels. Tested this summer in the Middle East at ~40C. It had better protection. I could feel the burn through the sun hoodie.
I had to buy a sun hoodie in 2021 when we had a mini heatwave in the UK and the cheapest one on Amazon cost £14. Since then I upgraded to Helly Hansen Lifa Active Solen - a lot better fitting, especially over the face, cooler in the hot sun, and more affordable than the Black diamond. It doesn't have thumb loops but I don't like them, preferring to wear sun gloves. I like that your Black Diamond hoodie has a zipper - I think that feature will be handy for a future purchase.
Q: What is the SPF rating? 26/06/23 A: Hello Robert, Thanks for getting in touch. We do not put our garments through the appropriate testing to be classified with a SPF rating, so I am unable to provide this for the Force Hoody. In general, there are too many variables for us to say with certainty that a rating given would be consistently achieved, as it is the colour and the opacity of the knit, along with the fit on the wearer (which can change when in use as the material flexes and stretches to accommodate activity) which will provide any protection. I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any questions. Kind regards, Rab Customer Support
@@clickbait2000 this just isn't true. A lot of cheap materials allow skin to get sunburned over a long period of time. I've been sunburned in while working outside in Nicaragua for 10 hours wearing non-SPF clothing. If I was wearing something mentioned in this video, I'm sure it would have made a difference.
I'm OBSESSED with my sun hoodie. I have the REI brand one. Getting ready for a thru hike in southern California later this year and will definitely use it!!
Another excellent and helpful video. The reason the Alpenglow Hoodie feels lighter than expected is because the one you are reviewing is the Alpenglow Pro Hoodie, not the regular Alpenglow Hoodie. The Alpenglow Pro is made from 158 gsm (92% Nylon, 8% Elastane) fabric while the regular Alpenglow Hoodie is made from 200 gsm (87% Polyester, 13% Elastane) fabric. Also the reason the Aplenglow Pro felt better on your skin than the other two might partially be because it's made from a nylon blend instead of a polyester blend.
The Kuiu Ultra Merino 120 LT LS hoodie is an exceptional product. Just under 6 oz. and uses next generation merino which is lighter and stronger than standard merino. Nothing is more breathable and durable on the market that I’ve seen. Pricey but should last ten years. Maybe longer. Grab it when you can.
@@MtJochemnext gen is kind of a weird term to use, I agree. But kuiu does have videos and explanations of the type of weave they are using, which is different than standard weave tech. There are actually a bunch of high end hunting brands that offer super quality products, similar to these (black diamond). Their clothing is ment for mountain hunting where you are out there for a week straight in all types of weather, looking to fill your tags. A few brands to look at are Kuiu, Firstlite, MTNops, stone glacier.. comparable prices to the mid-high end hiking/outdoor brands
@@dockedsolid1689 Next gen is my words, not theirs. But they’ve been evolving the fabric for close to a decade. I don’t recommend stocks or gear to friends, but I do think this hoodie is special. At least for my use. Here’s a nice video from the manufacturer explaining the tech. th-cam.com/video/rb_MotD-YqQ/w-d-xo.html
The polyester sun hoodies are great for wicking away perspiration, but I haven't been able to find one that doesn't stink out over time. I've made the switch to lightweight merino wool hoodies. Smartwoool make a nice one, but my favorite is by a company called KUIU. The KUIU lightweight merino wool hoodie is expensive, but really nice quality and resist hiker stink well.
Dude... loved the video. For me, I look for very lightweight cotton, bamboo, hemp, loose neck (zip is cool), comfy hood, thumb holes, quick dry and nice length. No poly-condoms for me. Sun hoodies have been out there, just not so much in the hiking world. "Clothes for thought" Free Fly (bamboo stuff order size larger) and I love REI outdoor Afro shorts... 2 front zips and the coolest back/side zip pocket around. Absolute money! Thanks for the video and your hard work.
Really happy with the Black Diamond hoodie so far. I wear it with a cap to shield my eyes (havent got cat 4 sun glasses yet). Had some issues while bike touring in New Zealand, now I take sun protection seriously.
Had some issues while bike touring in New Zealand, now I take sun protection seriously. As a Kiwi this is an understatement lol. Don't mess with the sun, ESPECIALLY in NZ or Australia
@@bananarama3624 Yeah it was an understatement, I had 2 days of fever and I'm still tanned like 6 months later. And all of that happend with sun screen applied regularly.
I was looking for another option in sun hoodies, so this was quite good timing. I have 3 different brands atm and i "rank" (pun intended) them by how bad the smell when i sweat in them for hours. The best one so far still smells the least but i liked the front zipper option on the Alpenglow so i got one in the hopes i can get some additional cooling on hot days. I wore it last weekend in humid and warm conditions and i was surprised to not have that terrible odor at the end of the hike. Lots of good features on this hoddie with the bonus that it didn't stink. What i paid for all the other hoodies combined was more than this BD so the price didn't bother me for what is now my go to hoodie in the summer.
I have a smartwool ultra sth. 50/50 wool/poly sun hoodie, this feels soooo much better than the others I tried, although I haven't tried BD alpenglow one
Same super lightweight & breezy. Hiking in heat & direct sun @10k or in random PNW drizzle to some Alpine Lake - keeps me cool, keeps the sun off me and dries even when it’s still raining!!! (Witchcraft for sure) Mine is 3 years old and in really good shape too.
I like mine too. Super lightweight and very comfortable. Probably not the most durable, but that will always be a trade-off with thin comfortable materials.
So Rab is 70g or 30% lighter than BD and cheaper... for a usless chest pocket and 15 quid cheaper I'll definetly go for Rab. They also have this softshell jacket that is waterproof, very breatheble, extra light, and super soft on skin, elastic 100UV that I can't get enough of called Kinetic 2.0
Just back from wearing this at the Tour du Mont Blanc for 9 days and as great as a protector against the sun that it is, it has to be mentioned that the fabric doesn't hold well to any abrasion over a week of non-stop wearing and it stains (and remains stained after numerous washes). The quest continues for a affordable, long lasting, non-staining sun hoodie
Clarification from the states. I just checked the BD prices. The basic Alpineglow is $ 95, the pro style that you are wearing is $ 120. That is from their site, Moosejaw and Backcountry. I did enjoy your video but quality is expensive !
The bison full zip from amazon has been worthy. I have a couple although the white was a questionable decision:). I like the ease of the full zip, there are a couple of hand pockets that come in handy depending on circumstances of course and i find them super comfy. The only possible issue is the flat shoulder seam although it has not caused me grief with pack straps. Cheap as chips too.
BD Alpenglo is perfectly functional; i love this thing... but after one year (alpine touring and climbing in my hometown in vorarlberg austria) my alpenglo pro sunhoddy looks like an old rag. It absolutely does not handle abrasion from rock surfaces well and gets fuzzy very quickly from getting rubbed by shoulder straps and gets nearly torn apart very easily by coming in contact with velcro. So if you don´t care looking like a hobo this piece is great
I have one from REI and yes, it was pricey; however, the texture of the fabric is worth it (plus no Amazon yay); I live in the desert and you’d think it would be *hot* but instead it is a relief to pull up that ole hood…over my baseball cap of course…. I was not as adverse to a hood as I might have been because since I lived for a # of years in arctic Alaska-you absolutely wore hoods for the bugs! I’m on my fourth set of trekking poles and they are my Black Diamonds (love them) and now you have me on the hunt for one of their hoodies! Thanks for the video :-)
I notice no one running in multi day dessert races like the marathon de Sable wears sun hoodies. Some wear the Raid Light dessert racing long sleeve top.
Good video. I also use the Black Diamond Alpenglow sun hoody and really enjoy wearing it. I often wear the hood over my regular cap. That being said, apparently others have something to say about me wearing this hoody. I was in the French Alps last week, solo walking the GR 54 and I had three individual French men, on different days telling me: “Vous êtes trop couverte” (You are too covered). I am a 178 cm woman, wearing a sun hoody plus shorts (skin of my legs is not as sensitive). To the first man I started to explain what a sun hoody was for, with the second man I got a bit annoyed (I thought: how is it your business what I am wearing), and with the third man who told me this - even before greeting me! - , I started to think: are they perhaps being Islamophobic, wanting to police me about how I am protecting myself from UV10 in the mountains, or what is this? Any thoughts on this would be welcome.
You do you and screw those guys. I wear a sun hoodie all the time when hiking as I'd prefer to actually look after my skin as it's obvious what sun damage can do to you.
1:48 are we going to talk about why sun hoodies are a thing all of a sudden? I have backpacked and did walk-up mountain climbing since I was a kid. I took a hiatus from backpacking (life etc.) starting about eight years ago, and I come back and _every_ TH-camr has a sun hoodie and wears a sun hoodie on every trip. It used to be you’d get a sun hoodie for a desert trek. I’m all for protecting my skin (having gotten some very bad sunburns in my life) but the places I have gotten sunburned the worst, while backpacking, are my nose and face, not my arms. I always wore a bandanna around my neck (like a loosely-tied ascot) and I always wore short sleeves and shorts, even at altitude. As a kid from the 90’s gators used to be nearly knee high and I would get a weird strip of mild sunburn around my knee (the part not covered by my gators or my shorts). Also, if the concern is sun protection then long pants would be in order. My PE teacher and Cross Country coach from school (who did triathlons well into his 60s) got a couple of melanoma masses removed while I knew him, one from his face and one from his shin area. Is this just a trend or is there anything more than that?
at this point sun hoodie prices are ridiculous for an essential\generic item to even consider something but columbia. They are not even high tech, like some socks or baselayers are. i wish decathlon did better, but even their only sun hoodie - caperlan 500 is way better value than most brands.
Can be a mid or base layer. I think it’s made of Alpha direct which is meant to be next to skin. Got a video coming on that soon. The brand is Far Point.
As a pale bald dude who hates wearing hats that aren’t beanies (which suck in hot outdoor weather) the light hood on sun hoodies have been a revelation aha.
I randomly got suggested this video by YT, I watched the whole review. Question, why is it called a sun hoodie? I take it you don’t get hot while wearing it out?
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I have BD Alpenglow Pro, it's great for odor resistance, rivals my merino wool garments. The reason is that it's made of nylon, not polyester. Most other hoodies I researched were made of polyester.
may i suggest Decathlon brand for fishing, Caperlan. Sun shirt, hooded, upf 50+ .. less than 20€ . pleasant surprise
I'll check it out 😊
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I’ve wanted to get it wasn’t sure about it but I’m glad you suggest it.
Decathalon is a great place to check for backpacking gear. My down puffy (weighs 9.6 oz and the price was something like $50-60), synthetic puffy, sun hoody, merino wool clothing, closed foam sleeping pad, eye mask for sleep, shorts. All half price or less compared to big brands.
I dont recommand it at all. it's made for fishing, so not moving. I've hike 2h with it under sunlight and i was soaked. Not a product for hiking or running at all.
I have the REI sun hoodies after getting fried in the White Mountains last summer. The thumb holes have survived rock scrambles and in general the fabric has a cooling feel to it.
Regarding the BlackDiamond Alpenglow Hoody: The Pro version is made from a very different material than the standard Alpenglow. The standard fabric is lighter and airier and feels quite similar to the OR Echo. The Pro version feels a bit like the MH Crater Lake fabric, being quite stretchy but also seems to be more tightly woven and feels like it soaks up moisture and doesn't dry very quickly. I would say the standard fabric is generally better suited for hiking purposes due to its lighter weight and higher breathability. The Pro version seems to be geared more towards climbing where your back is often facing the sun when facing the wall and while the center zip and underarm vents are nice, I think the designers added them to try and counteract the comparatively low breathability of the fabric. The Pro version feels a little more durable when scraping rocks, and I could see one using it as a single layer when hiking in cooler/windier conditions or in very humid environments where exposing the skin to allow for evaporative cooling is more important, but I think the standard version is a better choice in hotter and drier environments where you need the sun protection of the fabric but the low humidity allows sweat to evaporate more easily without the skin being in direct contact with the air.
I have the BD alpenglow with zip, and it is so comfortable you don't even feel it. Hiking in new mexico 85+ degrees, and it didn't make me feel hot at all!
I wear the Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoodie. Great buttery fabric. Feels great under a backpack.
The Sun Hoody trend came from companies that make fishing gear as an effort to keep from getting too much sun from being out on the water. I would highly recommend Free Fly products if you are looking for a sun hoody. I have a couple from them I've had probably 10 years or so. OR also has some good options in the hiking genre. Free Fly utilizes bamboo to help fight the stank. They also have a huge variety of options depending on your intended use.
I was sceptical but I got one recently (Outdoor Research Astroman) and after only one hike, I'm sold. It was comfortable and cool - I thought I'd be too hot with a long-sleeve layer on a hot hike, but I was fine. Not only did I feel protected from the worst of the sun, but it was more resistant to the wind than the merino t-shirts I normally hike in, and - to my surprise - it helped limit the number of mosquito bites I picked up (barely half-a-dozen compared with 50+ the previous week). I guess the tight weave of the fabric really helps. It's also stretchy enough to be able to pull the hood over the peak of my baseball cap to keep it in place when it's windy. Very handy!
In the long term, I'll see how well it resists retaining any odours, as well as how easy it is to keep clean (I got a pale colour). The only thing I don't like is the thumb loops which are like those on the Rab, but I can live with them. (I also bought sun gloves too to protect the backs of my hands.)
Try Ketl Mountains NoFry hoodie. Lightest SPF hoodie I have found. I live in AZ so having a light breathable hoodie is essential.
Alpaca sun hoodie is my fev, natural animal fibers, doesn't stink for 5 days straight of hiking, plus retains only %10 moisture vs the %30 Marino does. So this is good for cold and warm weather.
Costly but I’m interested. How high temps have you taken it? Word is that it’s lighter and more durable than merino.
@I got it up to 38 degrees Celsius. The Alpaca wicked away my sweat extremely quickly, which kept me cool. You can also watch TH-cam videos of people taking it to the desert and it performing extremely well + the Alpaca not ever stinking, which is a big benefit imo, it means you can sleep in it (reducing weight of an extra piece of clothing just to sleep in). There is one more benefit over Marino - Alpaca is a lot more durable, I was sure that I would have experienced wear and tear at certain points where my backpack was in constant contact with the garment, but it not only survived, it had no mark of wear at all! I really understand why they call it “The fiber of the gods”. Just remember every 5 or so days to wash it, not for smell, but in order to remove the body salts that accumulates in it.
@@michelstronguin6974 Thanks for the info. That’s hot. I have been in similar conditions. Amazing material on both ends of the temp spectrum! I found Alpenglow to be cold to sleep in, I guess for the cooling properties.
Thank you for the tip. Could you please be more specific about the brand?
I have had the Outdoor Reaseach Echo hoodie for at least 10 years, love it. It goes with me hiking, kayaking and travelling to warm countries - first thin.g I reach for. Very light and comfortable.
Try ketl mountains nofry hoodie, even lighter.
I was close to buying a sun hoodie off Amazon, but in the end I splurged on a Columbia Silver Ridge Lite hiking shirt that also has 50+ SPF. It's also airy and you can roll up the sleeves and open the buttons for ventilation. Big downside is that it doesn't make much sense without a sun hat and no thumb loops, so your hands are more exposed.
I wore it for a two day hike with 25 degrees and 35 degrees Celsius the next day and it was pretty comfy throughout the day! If you don't feel the sun hoodies, this might be an option for you.
I've been wearing a Columbia Silver Ridge for hiking and working out for years (in fact, while it's faded, I've been using the same one). I do wear a sun hat since I like the extended brim, especially when it rains. I also wear fingerless gloves to protect my hands more fully than just a sun shirt with thumb holes. The Silver Ridge is nice because I has the back vent, which is better for me since I tend to sweat more on the back than the arm pits. It keeps me cool during the summer and it's actually not bad in cool temperatures as well when I wear it in the winter. JMT, TRT, and High Sierra Route approved ;)
Silver Ridge + Bora Bora boonie + buff & OR ActiveIce gloves combo performed better than just Alpenglow when the sun got close to unbearable levels. Tested this summer in the Middle East at ~40C. It had better protection. I could feel the burn through the sun hoodie.
I had to buy a sun hoodie in 2021 when we had a mini heatwave in the UK and the cheapest one on Amazon cost £14. Since then I upgraded to Helly Hansen Lifa Active Solen - a lot better fitting, especially over the face, cooler in the hot sun, and more affordable than the Black diamond.
It doesn't have thumb loops but I don't like them, preferring to wear sun gloves.
I like that your Black Diamond hoodie has a zipper - I think that feature will be handy for a future purchase.
Thankyou for the tried and tested comparisons. Excellent reporting on the 3.
Q: What is the SPF rating?
26/06/23
A: Hello Robert,
Thanks for getting in touch.
We do not put our garments through the appropriate testing to be classified with a SPF rating, so I am unable to provide this for the Force Hoody.
In general, there are too many variables for us to say with certainty that a rating given would be consistently achieved, as it is the colour and the opacity of the knit, along with the fit on the wearer (which can change when in use as the material flexes and stretches to accommodate activity) which will provide any protection.
I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any questions.
Kind regards,
Rab Customer Support
Hardly makes sense rating fabrics for SPF. They are all infinity SPF unless they are see through.
@@clickbait2000 this just isn't true. A lot of cheap materials allow skin to get sunburned over a long period of time. I've been sunburned in while working outside in Nicaragua for 10 hours wearing non-SPF clothing. If I was wearing something mentioned in this video, I'm sure it would have made a difference.
I like Rab and all, but even Uniqlo gives UPF ratings to sun hoodies.
I just use a long sleeved tshirt with a hoody. Oh and sunscreen. Color is a factor. Lighter colors reflect the heat.
Love the Alpenglow. I've got two of the older versions from a few years ago.
I'm OBSESSED with my sun hoodie. I have the REI brand one. Getting ready for a thru hike in southern California later this year and will definitely use it!!
Spyder Active hoodie, comfortable, big pocket, lightweight, wicking, good fabric and color, $18.00 at Costco.
My vote is for the Fjallraven Abisko Sun Hoody. Really comfortable and dries in no time
Another excellent and helpful video. The reason the Alpenglow Hoodie feels lighter than expected is because the one you are reviewing is the Alpenglow Pro Hoodie, not the regular Alpenglow Hoodie. The Alpenglow Pro is made from 158 gsm (92% Nylon, 8% Elastane) fabric while the regular Alpenglow Hoodie is made from 200 gsm (87% Polyester, 13% Elastane) fabric. Also the reason the Aplenglow Pro felt better on your skin than the other two might partially be because it's made from a nylon blend instead of a polyester blend.
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The Kuiu Ultra Merino 120 LT LS hoodie is an exceptional product. Just under 6 oz. and uses next generation merino which is lighter and stronger than standard merino. Nothing is more breathable and durable on the market that I’ve seen. Pricey but should last ten years. Maybe longer. Grab it when you can.
I'll have to check that out! My biggest issue with sun hoodies is that they tend to get stinky fast. But a merino wool sun hoodie...
next gen merion sounds like a sus marketing term though. It's just wool from a sheep.
@@MtJochemnext gen is kind of a weird term to use, I agree. But kuiu does have videos and explanations of the type of weave they are using, which is different than standard weave tech.
There are actually a bunch of high end hunting brands that offer super quality products, similar to these (black diamond). Their clothing is ment for mountain hunting where you are out there for a week straight in all types of weather, looking to fill your tags.
A few brands to look at are Kuiu, Firstlite, MTNops, stone glacier.. comparable prices to the mid-high end hiking/outdoor brands
@@dockedsolid1689 Next gen is my words, not theirs. But they’ve been evolving the fabric for close to a decade. I don’t recommend stocks or gear to friends, but I do think this hoodie is special. At least for my use. Here’s a nice video from the manufacturer explaining the tech. th-cam.com/video/rb_MotD-YqQ/w-d-xo.html
The polyester sun hoodies are great for wicking away perspiration, but I haven't been able to find one that doesn't stink out over time. I've made the switch to lightweight merino wool hoodies. Smartwoool make a nice one, but my favorite is by a company called KUIU. The KUIU lightweight merino wool hoodie is expensive, but really nice quality and resist hiker stink well.
is it good for hot summer weather?
@@olinda013 Yes, the lightweight merino wool blends work great in hot weather.
Dude... loved the video. For me, I look for very lightweight cotton, bamboo, hemp, loose neck (zip is cool), comfy hood, thumb holes, quick dry and nice length. No poly-condoms for me. Sun hoodies have been out there, just not so much in the hiking world. "Clothes for thought" Free Fly (bamboo stuff order size larger) and I love REI outdoor Afro shorts... 2 front zips and the coolest back/side zip pocket around. Absolute money! Thanks for the video and your hard work.
Really happy with the Black Diamond hoodie so far. I wear it with a cap to shield my eyes (havent got cat 4 sun glasses yet). Had some issues while bike touring in New Zealand, now I take sun protection seriously.
I also use a cap. It shades the eyes and also extends the hood forward on the sides of the face.
Had some issues while bike touring in New Zealand, now I take sun protection seriously.
As a Kiwi this is an understatement lol. Don't mess with the sun, ESPECIALLY in NZ or Australia
@@bananarama3624 Yeah it was an understatement, I had 2 days of fever and I'm still tanned like 6 months later. And all of that happend with sun screen applied regularly.
I was looking for another option in sun hoodies, so this was quite good timing. I have 3 different brands atm and i "rank" (pun intended) them by how bad the smell when i sweat in them for hours. The best one so far still smells the least but i liked the front zipper option on the Alpenglow so i got one in the hopes i can get some additional cooling on hot days. I wore it last weekend in humid and warm conditions and i was surprised to not have that terrible odor at the end of the hike. Lots of good features on this hoddie with the bonus that it didn't stink. What i paid for all the other hoodies combined was more than this BD so the price didn't bother me for what is now my go to hoodie in the summer.
The tight neck on the Rab would really be nice in the snow. Sunburning your neck on a sunny day is the snow is super common.
True dat
Thank you for this review! I ended up trying the (men's) Alpenglow Pro Hoodie and have been very pleased with it so far
Happy with the regular Alpenglow. Those Pro model features though… sweet. Another Amazon budget friendly option is Baleaf.
In the US, REI Sahara hoodies are regularly available for US$25-35 and are extremely comfortable and versatile.
Disagree, my REI Sahara Sun Hoodie is extremely thick and not breathable at all, read, hot. I cannot stand it.
I have a smartwool ultra sth. 50/50 wool/poly sun hoodie, this feels soooo much better than the others I tried, although I haven't tried BD alpenglow one
Good comment on the phone in the pocket. It made the review complete IMO.
I have the Crater Lake hoodie from Mountain hardwear and I totally recommend it!
Same super lightweight & breezy. Hiking in heat & direct sun @10k or in random PNW drizzle to some Alpine Lake - keeps me cool, keeps the sun off me and dries even when it’s still raining!!! (Witchcraft for sure)
Mine is 3 years old and in really good shape too.
I like mine too. Super lightweight and very comfortable. Probably not the most durable, but that will always be a trade-off with thin comfortable materials.
I own 3 MH Crater Lake hoodies. I wear them around the house, not just when I’m hiking.
So Rab is 70g or 30% lighter than BD and cheaper... for a usless chest pocket and 15 quid cheaper I'll definetly go for Rab. They also have this softshell jacket that is waterproof, very breatheble, extra light, and super soft on skin, elastic 100UV that I can't get enough of called Kinetic 2.0
I have two Patagonia Capilene sun hoodys, and they are great. That said, I may have to check out the Black Diamond.
Great video, not many videos on this topic. Would like to see comparison with more sun hoodies including REI Sahara sun hoodie if possible.
Also the water repellency on the Alpen glow pro is unexpectedly OUTSTANDINGLY CRAZY GOOD
Just back from wearing this at the Tour du Mont Blanc for 9 days and as great as a protector against the sun that it is, it has to be mentioned that the fabric doesn't hold well to any abrasion over a week of non-stop wearing and it stains (and remains stained after numerous washes). The quest continues for a affordable, long lasting, non-staining sun hoodie
Which one were you wearing?
Awesome video and great timing. Been looking at sun hoodies the last couple days
I highly recommend the Ketl Sun Hoodie as well. I've tried a bunch of different Sun Hoodies and it is by far the best I've tried.
Came here to mention this. It's a great piece at a good price. I bought a second for longer trips.
Agreed, lightest best hoodie for Phoenix weather.
I have two of the Outdoor Vitals Altitude sun hoodies and love them!!
Forget the sun, those polyester snugly necks are pure winter time coziness.
outdoor research echo hoodie if you want something super thin and light for hot weather
Clarification from the states. I just checked the BD prices. The basic Alpineglow is $ 95, the pro style that you are wearing is $ 120. That is from their site, Moosejaw and Backcountry. I did enjoy your video but quality is expensive !
The bison full zip from amazon has been worthy. I have a couple although the white was a questionable decision:). I like the ease of the full zip, there are a couple of hand pockets that come in handy depending on circumstances of course and i find them super comfy. The only possible issue is the flat shoulder seam although it has not caused me grief with pack straps. Cheap as chips too.
rab looks the most stylish
excited for this video. I haven't watched yet but I was looking for a comparison just like this. Cheers mate
BD Alpenglo is perfectly functional; i love this thing... but after one year (alpine touring and climbing in my hometown in vorarlberg austria) my alpenglo pro sunhoddy looks like an old rag. It absolutely does not handle abrasion from rock surfaces well and gets fuzzy very quickly from getting rubbed by shoulder straps and gets nearly torn apart very easily by coming in contact with velcro. So if you don´t care looking like a hobo this piece is great
Hahah something to look forward to! 😂
my last alpenglow lasted 3 day hike, after which i've had to spend half a day with needle fixing pulls.
Thanks Brother. . .
I have one from REI and yes, it was pricey; however, the texture of the fabric is worth it (plus no Amazon yay); I live in the desert and you’d think it would be *hot* but instead it is a relief to pull up that ole hood…over my baseball cap of course…. I was not as adverse to a hood as I might have been because since I lived for a # of years in arctic Alaska-you absolutely wore hoods for the bugs! I’m on my fourth set of trekking poles and they are my Black Diamonds (love them) and now you have me on the hunt for one of their hoodies! Thanks for the video :-)
Love my rab Force. Mosquito proof, very comfortable, better fit than the amazon one and it's available in Finland.
I notice no one running in multi day dessert races like the marathon de Sable wears sun hoodies. Some wear the Raid Light dessert racing long sleeve top.
Why go for Rab Force instead of the Boreas/Borealis, which is more like the BD one?
I love me some Sun hoodies. Thank you sir!
Do you wear it during hot weather? Humid? What is the hottest temp you wore the hoodie?
I’ve pushed all of them it way past 35c. BD one crushes the other two
Strange given the Rab is much lighter?
Really useful comparison, thank you. FYI the affiliate link to the Black Diamond half zip doesn't load.
What fleece are you wearing in the video though? That's my question. I want it lol
I also made a video on that one: th-cam.com/video/KBVEHV4ml24/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_j7hoEok8Yx8l-V8
Good video. I also use the Black Diamond Alpenglow sun hoody and really enjoy wearing it. I often wear the hood over my regular cap. That being said, apparently others have something to say about me wearing this hoody. I was in the French Alps last week, solo walking the GR 54 and I had three individual French men, on different days telling me: “Vous êtes trop couverte” (You are too covered). I am a 178 cm woman, wearing a sun hoody plus shorts (skin of my legs is not as sensitive). To the first man I started to explain what a sun hoody was for, with the second man I got a bit annoyed (I thought: how is it your business what I am wearing), and with the third man who told me this - even before greeting me! - , I started to think: are they perhaps being Islamophobic, wanting to police me about how I am protecting myself from UV10 in the mountains, or what is this? Any thoughts on this would be welcome.
You do you and screw those guys. I wear a sun hoodie all the time when hiking as I'd prefer to actually look after my skin as it's obvious what sun damage can do to you.
Thanks Johnny!
Farpointe suncrusier merino blend. Trust me if you can get 1 you will not be disappointed
Starting the GR11 next Sunday and just got the black diamond in the mail. Seems I chose well 😊
I love my arcteryx and Patagonia sun hoody!
why are sun hoodies better than a bottom-up shirts? I feel with the sun hoodie my neck gets hotter, rather than hat+flap...
You’ve got the weight of RAB hoodie wrong…???
1:48 are we going to talk about why sun hoodies are a thing all of a sudden? I have backpacked and did walk-up mountain climbing since I was a kid. I took a hiatus from backpacking (life etc.) starting about eight years ago, and I come back and _every_ TH-camr has a sun hoodie and wears a sun hoodie on every trip. It used to be you’d get a sun hoodie for a desert trek. I’m all for protecting my skin (having gotten some very bad sunburns in my life) but the places I have gotten sunburned the worst, while backpacking, are my nose and face, not my arms. I always wore a bandanna around my neck (like a loosely-tied ascot) and I always wore short sleeves and shorts, even at altitude. As a kid from the 90’s gators used to be nearly knee high and I would get a weird strip of mild sunburn around my knee (the part not covered by my gators or my shorts).
Also, if the concern is sun protection then long pants would be in order. My PE teacher and Cross Country coach from school (who did triathlons well into his 60s) got a couple of melanoma masses removed while I knew him, one from his face and one from his shin area. Is this just a trend or is there anything more than that?
What about Outdoor Research "Spectrum" Sun Hoodie ?
What is the kni blue hoodie you’re wearing in the intro part?
Burgeon Outdoor Sunseeker!
I have the Arcteryx Remige Hoodie it’s amazing excepting the smell after use it ! It’s so bad … that’s why I tend to merino
whats the black hoodie hes wearing at the beginning of the video?
It’s blue but yep. It’s here th-cam.com/video/KBVEHV4ml24/w-d-xo.htmlsi=l9jvIcMgGL0WLxq8
Try merino wool, much better than plastic sun hoodies
I love my merino wool layers for fall-spring season, but I wouldn't wear them in 80F+ weather. These are better in hot environments
@@IhorMarushchakvery fine, 150 g/m^2, merino/Tencel blend is very comfortable in the heat.
@@IhorMarushchak Merino Tencel blend, best for hot weather
@IhorMarushchak they don't provide spf50 protection
@@glebz7294 nor do some of the plastic ones.
A Sun hoodie you’ll wear is much better protection than the SPF 50 one you don’t wear.
Whats the hoodie you’re wearing in the intro?? 👀
Love the style
Ill also mention that the rab sonic zip base layer has these same thumb loops, also not a big fan of the way these feel
Why are there no sun hoodies in black?
I like to get toasted😂
Amazon one is probably fine. Likely they just dont want to pay the expensive UV certification fees…
Just heard about some hiker went up a 13,000 ft mountain in just a Hoodia. A storm set in, he was rescued.
How do these compare to the popular OR Echo and Patagonia Capilene?
I have long-sleeve capillenes (non hooded) and alpenglows (regular). Material-wise Alpenglow is cooler and dries faster.
Check out Simms sun protection hoodies for fishing
Hope you don’t mind: what is your height and size for the BD shirt?
at this point sun hoodie prices are ridiculous for an essential\generic item to even consider something but columbia. They are not even high tech, like some socks or baselayers are.
i wish decathlon did better, but even their only sun hoodie - caperlan 500 is way better value than most brands.
Has anybody tried Body Glove's long sleeve shirts for hiking? They are using UPF50 and I wanted to know if the products do worth the price...
What's that first hoodie he's wearing? Looks like a base layer.
Can be a mid or base layer. I think it’s made of Alpha direct which is meant to be next to skin. Got a video coming on that soon. The brand is Far Point.
As a pale bald dude who hates wearing hats that aren’t beanies (which suck in hot outdoor weather) the light hood on sun hoodies have been a revelation aha.
Get a Ketl mountain NoFry hoodie, lightest sun hoodie out there, I wear it in Phoenix.
Now we just need a good solution to protect the face when wearing these.
I’ve used a trucker cap + buff for face + sun hoodie all summer in desert conditions. It makes a big difference.
The best is the Patagonia Aidshed
Do you prefer any of these to a merino sun shirt? If you like wool do you have a favorite hoodie?
@@bmccook14 i only really wear my wool one in winter which is from Devold. Summer I always hear this black diamond one
The black diamond is $120. Discounts are hard to find unless you are willing to accept a strange color, and even then it's $90.
what is the hoodie that you're wearing at the start of the video?
Far Point Alpha Cruiser, it’s going to feature in another video soon!
Do you feel the need to wear one of these sun hoodies when you have one of those alpha hoodies on?
Nah I usually wear wool underneath or nothing
Perhaps I missed it. How tall are you? I'm trying to determine if I should go medium or large in the BD pro.
176 cm here with regular build, S for the normal version
Feelings on wool hoodies?
love em, great for cooler months!
What about post swim dry-time for the Black Diamond?
It’s pretty damn fast
I want the sweater you were wearing at the beginning!
It’s from Far Point, made with Alpha direct, got a video coming on that soon!
what shorts are you wearing?
In what world 0.2oz equals 70g? See time 7:07
Any suggestions for short sleeve or sleeveless shirts for hiking in super hot humid weather?
I’ve used kind of a mesh type running tees
Off topic, but what's the hoodie you're wearing at the start?
This one: th-cam.com/video/KBVEHV4ml24/w-d-xo.htmlsi=l9jvIcMgGL0WLxq8
I randomly got suggested this video by YT, I watched the whole review. Question, why is it called a sun hoodie? I take it you don’t get hot while wearing it out?
Its a sunhoodie because it function is to protect you from the sun. Long sleeves + hoodie while being relatively cool.
@@Sjaapdespaak Also UV resistant fabric.
Polartec Alpha direct hoodies?
Definitely too warm for a summer hoodie but I’ve got a video on them coming soon! I’m wearing one at the start of the video!
@@ChaseMountains looking forward to that! Greetings from down under.
What if you want your face protected, wear a cap?
sun hoodie + trucker cap + buff for the face
Duckworth- Vapor hoodie. None compare.
What is the use case for a sun hoody? Say over a merino base layer hoody. Just a bit less hot?
yeah i have a bunch of merino hoodies and they're still good but polyester is just a lot cooler.
In short, a sun hoodie is for UV protection. Wear it when it's too hot for normal long sleeve clothes and you don't feel like putting on sunscreen.
Thanks!