Good review! I've been looking at this sun hoodie and it seems to hit all the check marks I'm looking for, the only thing holding me back currently is the price. But I'll probably get it once my current sun hoody (outdoor vitals) wears out.
Justin, I just saw your PCT preview... but it does not contain a comment link. What date do you launch? I am looking forward to your weekly posts. Happy Trails to you and your mate! Roy Tryon
It's a good hoodie, i was about to buy it myself, but I actually find something better but it's a norwegian company called northernplayground. The mix of Silk and Eco Wool is excellent for hiking long distance
@justinhitsthetrail5225 you problaby never will either, it's a rare company. Things like Brynje Nett baselayer too, Real Turmat dried meals and Jerven fjellduk are typical Norwegian products that are exceptional for the outdoors. But you don't have that in the states.
@@DanielOutdoors Thank you for mentioning this company! I've been trying to find a sun hoody made from wool in Europe and was about to give up until I saw your comment.
I’m always sceptic about merino when backpacking, doesn’t it start peeling quite fast? I don’t want to pay that much if it starts breaking down after three weeks of hiking.
@@spectrent 2 1/2 months in on the PCT and it’s still in excellent condition. My girlfriend’s merino Minus 33 hoodie, however, did break down on a shoulder. Still loving the Mirage!
I came very close to buying one, but ultimately I didn't because of the size. I think I'm between a medium and a large (about 5'7" and 161 lbs), and I was afraid the medium would be too tight and the large too loose. It's a shame.
Unfortunately most sun hoodies and the fabric they use are quite poor in performance. Look at all the major multi day dessert races like the Marathon De Sables and No one is wearing any of these. Why?. Because they dont perform.
I wouldn’t wear one in a race either! Short sleeves for sure. You expend so much more energy and heat running than backpacking. Backpacking is different than racing. If you look at all the PCT hikers this year (and most recent years) hiking across the country for months, half of them (or more) will have sun hoodies on because they perform well for that activity level. T shirts just aren’t enough sun protection when you’re exposed to the sun every day for weeks at a time.
An alternative UK brand which has nice merino stuff is Isobaa for those this side of the pond
Good review! I've been looking at this sun hoodie and it seems to hit all the check marks I'm looking for, the only thing holding me back currently is the price. But I'll probably get it once my current sun hoody (outdoor vitals) wears out.
Yeah it’s not cheap, but there’s even pricier ones out there.
Justin, I just saw your PCT preview... but it does not contain a comment link. What date do you launch? I am looking forward to your weekly posts. Happy Trails to you and your mate! Roy Tryon
On the trail now! Hope to start posting videos next week.
It's a good hoodie, i was about to buy it myself, but I actually find something better but it's a norwegian company called northernplayground. The mix of Silk and Eco Wool is excellent for hiking long distance
I haven’t come across that one yet, I’ll have to check it out!
@justinhitsthetrail5225 you problaby never will either, it's a rare company. Things like Brynje Nett baselayer too, Real Turmat dried meals and Jerven fjellduk are typical Norwegian products that are exceptional for the outdoors. But you don't have that in the states.
@@DanielOutdoors Thank you for mentioning this company! I've been trying to find a sun hoody made from wool in Europe and was about to give up until I saw your comment.
@@Ghanim.M So good I could help :)
I’m always sceptic about merino when backpacking, doesn’t it start peeling quite fast? I don’t want to pay that much if it starts breaking down after three weeks of hiking.
@@spectrent 2 1/2 months in on the PCT and it’s still in excellent condition. My girlfriend’s merino Minus 33 hoodie, however, did break down on a shoulder. Still loving the Mirage!
@@justinhitsthetrail5225 well thanks for the answer! still not sure tho haha
I came very close to buying one, but ultimately I didn't because of the size. I think I'm between a medium and a large (about 5'7" and 161 lbs), and I was afraid the medium would be too tight and the large too loose. It's a shame.
Dang. Well if you ever need another sun hoodie, the medium fits great and sounds like we’re similar sizes
5'7" 160 is textbook medium.
After 2 months on the trail how is this holding up? Anything you'd change?
Still loving it! Maybe not the coolest, but it’s cool enough and the smell is SO much better than my previous synthetic!
What about 98F and humid weather with no wind， comfortable to wear ?
I don’t think anything is comfortable in those conditions 😅
@@justinhitsthetrail5225 😭
Anything you recommended for really hot desert conditions?
What is your height and weight?
5’10”. 170 lbs.
@@justinhitsthetrail5225 thanks for info, seen some contradictory feedback on sizing of this sun hoodie
no upf rating though?
I forgot to mention it in the video, but according to their website it’s 40+
Unfortunately most sun hoodies and the fabric they use are quite poor in performance. Look at all the major multi day dessert races like the Marathon De Sables and No one is wearing any of these. Why?. Because they dont perform.
I wouldn’t wear one in a race either! Short sleeves for sure. You expend so much more energy and heat running than backpacking. Backpacking is different than racing. If you look at all the PCT hikers this year (and most recent years) hiking across the country for months, half of them (or more) will have sun hoodies on because they perform well for that activity level. T shirts just aren’t enough sun protection when you’re exposed to the sun every day for weeks at a time.