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Stay protected from the sun on your outdoor adventures with our collection of backpacking sun hoodies. Designed for comfort and functionality, these lightweight hoodies feature moisture-wicking fabrics and breathable materials to keep you cool during long hikes. With added UV protection, you can enjoy your time in nature without worrying about harmful rays. The versatile designs offer a relaxed fit, making them perfect for layering or wearing on their own. Gear up for your next expedition with a stylish and practical backpacking sun hoodie that meets all your outdoor needs.
$32.00
WAS: $40.00*
They wash well, don ’ t really wrinkle when shoved into a sports bag, and always look nice on them ... I have purchased several of these for my grandsons and they love
5
Grandma Mary
I have purchased several of these for my grandsons and they love them. They wash well, don ’ t really wrinkle when shoved into a sports bag, and always look nice on them
$70.00
The material feels soft on the skin, and the fit is great. ... Great and effective sun protection for everyone perfect functionality ... The cooling fabric is `` cool '' to the skin and is so
5
Ken Mattson
[ Love this shirt it is lightweight and very comfortable
5
Xx
Great and effective sun protection for everyone perfect functionality
5
B
[ I work on pools and this shirt is great to keep my skin protected from the sun. Its very lightweight.
5
Nicolette
[ Great fit and kept me cool. Love that the hood and color
5
Ray525
[ This shirt is large because the extra large is too big and fits me like a bag. Some shirts for my size takes extra large and some large fit me better
$75.00
The best thing about this hoody is the lightweight breathable material. ... This sun shirt is thin, so very breathable and fast drying. ... I recently completed a summit of Ingalls Peak in Washington at the tail end of the recent heat wave, and I was able to cool off each time the breeze came our...
$89.00
He raved about how comfortable and lightweight it is. ... Hood is perfect size and the neck button makes for a great fit ... Bought this for my husband for our beach
5
Lisette
Bought this for my husband for our beach vacation. He raved about how comfortable and lightweight it is. It was even dressy enough to wear out to a restaurant.
5
Ssmyth38
Super light but soft. My wife keeps stealing it. Love the thumb holes as well for running in cool mornings
5
antelope0531
Great lightweight hoody that provides excellent sun protection. the zip chest pocket is a nice touch
5
TheDeacon
Bought this to wear on a pilgrimage to Rome in the month of June. Wish I would have purchased two. Very comfortable in the hot Italian sun. No sunburn for this guy from Wisconsin! Easy to smash into your day pack and look decent when you put it on. As a bonus, it was super comfortable for flying, right down to pulling up the hood to sleep better on the plane
5
Fattyaddie2x4
[ Lightweight, breathable. Hood is perfect size and the neck button makes for a great fit
$99.00
Great shell for hiking, running, skiing, or just walking around town. ... Great for most outdoor activities. ... Sleeves are good length but would n't have minded another
5
OR
Light, breathable, stretchy, and minimalist. Great shell for hiking, running, skiing, or just walking around town. The 'cenote' blue is just right.
5
Jeff
Love this piece so far. I 'm 6' 4 '', 250lbs and the XL fits me great. I typically need to order XLT shirts but this is sized well for me. Sleeves are good length but would n't have minded another inch. Thumb holes would have been nice. I have to maneuver a little to get it over my chest( 46 inch) but it's not a problem, just noticeable. The material has a nice stretch to it. Might have a shirt on underneath or nothing under depending on temperature and wind. Love the hood fit with or without a hat. Zipped up the hood stays on well. Zippers work well. I 've washed it several times now and the material and color still look new. Washing on delicate and hang dry. I like it so much I might get another.
5
D S
Absolutely love this shirt. It ’s made of magic. Awesome for summer around water. Dries very quickly. Can wear swimming instead of sunblock. Keeps the sun off you and keeps you cool as it breathes well. Also keeps you warm as the sun goes down. I have a bunch of these. I wear them all the time! Great for most outdoor activities.
5
Thomas A
I live in this thing all summer. On the boat, on the beach, biking the Andes Mountain. I also got it treated for mosquito protection. It's my favorite piece of clothing.
5
CJ I
Breathable and well fitting. Protection from the sun without feeling too stuffy.
$75.00
The fabric is super quick drying but not scratchy, the sewing is really neat, and the fabric is stretchy and not restrictive. ... It looks good and feels not hot on a hot
5
Izy
I love it! I am really specific about sun shirts because I live and work on boats and wear a sun shirt most days. Full disclosure: I have tried the Crater Lake and Sunshadow before this and really did not like them. The Crater Lake is 1) kind of soft and does n't breath as well as this one and 2) had sloppy sewing so the sleeve hem unravelled after a couple months of wear. The Sunshadow was low stretch and super restricting to wear and the fabric stained really easily. This* Sunblocker* is amazing. The fabric is super quick drying but not scratchy, the sewing is really neat, and the fabric is stretchy and not restrictive. I sized up from S to M and am glad I did. I personally love the crop. It still protects my whole back, even when I bend over, but is n't too long. Overall, I 'm really happy with it!
5
Mary
I bought this a few months ago, love it. It looks good and feels not hot on a hot day.
$70.00-$75.00
WAS: $75.00*
I ’ m honestly so hooked on Cotopaxi apparel now. ... I ’ m a lady, but I love the length of men ’s clothes and this is PERFECT for running in because it doesn ’ t ride up under my running
5
Pam K.
Nice for hiking! Light weight and protection from sun and wind!
5
Elyse N.
I ’ m a lady, but I love the length of men ’s clothes and this is PERFECT for running in because it doesn ’ t ride up under my running pack. I ’ ve lived in this hoodie and it washes well( warm water, air dry) and the fabric feels incredibly cooling while protecting my neck and shoulders from the sun. All in all I ’ ll definitely be getting more of these. I ’ m 5 ’ 7 ” and around 160lbs and bought this in a size L for my preferred oversized fit. I ’ m honestly so hooked on Cotopaxi apparel now. The clothes just last so long and they have the best colors.
5
Evan R.
I am 6' 3 '' and 170lbs and bought a medium size that fits really well. I have longer arms than most and a skinny torso, so it can be hard to find garments that address both. Overall the garment has good proportions- longer sleeves, straight fit through the body. The hood is a nice touch and stays up well enough on its own. Would definitely recommend to others. Gives good coverage in the sun, breathes well enough, and has a better than average athletic fit.
5
Michael M.
Love this sun shirt. Light cool easy on the eyes, and the hood stays in place when it ’s a bit breezy.
5
Jonathan T.
Forever trying out tic proof lightweight tops for walking the woods in western mass. This sombra is the best fit/cut that I have found to date, contoured but not clinging, light colors show any critters- definitely will get be buying a few. At 6 ’ 1 ”, 205lb, XL size is perfect for me but if you are super slim maybe downsize to L
$99.00
Great for Spring and early Fall. ... Solid layer ... I 'm a sweaty hiker and it's pretty amazing how little sweat this shows and how fast it dries. ... I bought this sun hoody this summer and have worn it many times to keep the sun off my skin, but also stay nice and cool in the hot
5
jjcep
I purchased this hoodie for sun protection on a recent 9- day backpacking trip. I bought the light grey colour because I thought it could double as bug protection, since the mosquitoes were horrendous. I really liked how feather- light it was, it dried fast and the hood was great when the bugs were fierce. Furthermore, all the bug/blood/sweat stains cleaned up nicely after the trip and it looks good as new! As for durability and wind- proofness, I will bring it on my next two canoe trips this July and report back:)
5
Frankie
I love this pullover the fabric is lightweight and comfortable. I use it for running and often layer the Astroman tank under it. Great for Spring and early Fall. Living in the South it is the perfect weight.
5
Taryn S
Works as a great base layer over a top too
5
Mollie L
Quite happy with this version of the Astroman! Still the same great sun protection and durability but the material seems lighter/faster drying somehow. Not sure how they managed that without sacrificing durability but so far it's held up beautifully! I 'm a sweaty hiker and it's pretty amazing how little sweat this shows and how fast it dries. This lil hoody is also extremely packable- have taken it on quite a few birding/hiking trips and long days bike- packing. I plan to take it to AZ this weekend for a friend's bday trip to really put it to the test( I 've been using it in Idaho thus far). Also- LOVE this pink color. I would buy anything and everything in this pink, so dang cute! I bought a Small and Medium and I 'm keeping the Medium- I 'm 5' 4 '' and about 140- 150lbs( 30 '' waist and 40 '' low hip, aka most of my weight is in my booty/thighs). The small fit fine, but I prefer a looser fit for layering and breathability:) And because this is a sun shirt, looser fit is best for the fabric to keep out sun rays, anyways. The ONLY thing I would change about this: please move the pocket to the chest or somewhere more useful. It's on the right hip and goes backwards which is strange and not natural at all, I really dislike it. I 'd prefer it be on the chest( like the men's version) or even still on the hip but a zippered drop pocket( like the Freewheel Hoodie).
5
Anna W
Perfect piece for an avid outdoorswoman; thin enough to pack up super well.
$95.00
This is my favourite Base layer hoodie for day to day and backpacking. ... This is my favorite everyday light jacket for so many different reasons. ... Amazing Sun Protection and breathability- No need for a ball cap ever
5
Jonathan M.
This is my favorite everyday light jacket for so many different reasons. First I love how light and effective it is as just a little something to keep the chill away. Secondly it dries so fast it blows my mind, no complaints from me on how quick it dried up when doing some sprinkler repair. It is very comfortable and has a very nice appealing look to it when worn. A cool feature on the women's version that my wife pointed out is the hole in the hood for a ponytail when running. Will definitely be buying another if this one ever wears out.
5
Peter C.
The quintessential shirt for hot, exposed hikes in the Grand Canyon! Kept me quite cool in 106 degree heat with it ’s excellent ventilation and windsock like quality vectoring any light breeze around my face, head, neck and upper back. So well made!
5
Jack R.
This is my favourite Base layer hoodie for day to day and backpacking. There is a nice wide brim on it to shade your face. The fit is relaxed so it never feels uncomfortable. The sleeves are long enough to cover your hands to keep them shaded. The fabric is crazy breathable and dries super fast. The hoody is a bit heavy at 170grams but not having to use a stupid ball cap on my head more than makes up for that.
5
Henri d.
I ’ ve used this shirt for countless fishing trips and about 2, 800 miles of backpacking. The fit is non- constricting and the material is super breathable. I really like the size of the hood and the fact that it covers your neck. If you wear it with a brimmed hat the hood protects your peripheral from sun as well. After thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail wearing this as my everyday shirt with a backpack on it showed very little wear. Great shirt!
5
Timothy M.
I live in the high desert where the sun can really fry you if you are exposed or if you 're too covered up. I love this shirt because it's lightest thing I 've ever worn, so soft, plus the mesh breathes like a charm. I like walking around with the hood up more than wearing a hat, I still get the same protection. I got the darker Navy color and have no problem, does n't feel like it's getting too warm from the sun's rays. Another perk are the thumb holes on the long sleeves, making sure that even my hands are covered! It fits big, I 'm usually a XXL but wear the XL without any issue.
$89.00
Awesome lightweight Sun shirt. ... This hoodie worked great for alpine ski touring. ... Great at keeping you protected from the sun. ... These are great for working out, hiking, walking,
5
HogCaller
[ I recently bought a bunch of sunblock hoodies and have been wearing this a lot more than the others so far this summer, I love it! I 've been hit with skin cancer on my face twice now so trying to find ways to cover up when I 'm outside that do n't require me to bath in sunblock lotion. For context: I live in Arkansas and it's been super hot& humid. We 're currently in the upper 90's/lower 100's with pretty high humidity- dew points in the 70- 75 range most days. For that kind of weather this is the by far the most comfortable of the 3 other sun blocking hoodies I 've tried. This material is very breathable and lightweight like a tech shirt, but it fits loose and does n't show off the finer details of every fat roll I have like a tech shirt. It looks good just wearing it around. The `` activeice '' part is n't entirely obvious like wearing an air conditioner, but I noticed the other day that my exposed legs felt hotter in the sun and took longer to cool off once I got out than my arms/torso so it does seem to actually do something. If you live in a hot climate that is also humid, there is n't a better option I 've found, so just buy this. Most of the others I 've tried use some cotton- like materials that soak up humidity or they are thicker& less breathable and start to get a bit too warm when the temp hits 90's and the humidity is high. My only complaint is the collar/base of the hood. The closest pic of the hood up on OR's website you 'll find is a guy reaching back to start to pull it up, so I 'm assuming they already know the hood looks a bit funny, but sharing on the off chance they read this for next years version. I wish the hood had two sections that crossed under the chin or something similar instead of the solid strip. I do appreciate the neck coverage and it looks good when the hood is down, but when the hood is up you look like you 're in one of those face- in- hole photo boards or about to go bee- keeping. Most of my friends are master- level wisecrackers so it will have to be really sunny day before I wear this around them with the hood up. Pro- Tip: It looks better( to me at least) when wearing a hat and pulling the hood over the brim, and gives better sun protection on the sides of your face that way as well. My second minor improvement would be that it could be maybe just one inch longer, I 'm 6'00 '' and 200 lbs. The length is great for the most part but if I 'm reaching straight up it shows a bit of belly. Overall though, this is easily the winner of the bunch I 've tried for the dead heat of summer.
5
Sean
[ This product is noticeably better than another sun hoodie I own and I got to test them both on a Mt. Baker climb weekend. The OR hoodie is well constructed, fits well, and most importantly, kept me cool and protected from the sun.
5
Benjamin
Super light, warm, exactly the base layer I needed
5
Danimal
Awesome lightweight Sun shirt. Feels great on your skin. I just bought the other 2 colors.
5
Leonard
And it does it well. 10/10 for the hood, the sleeves and the torso. Protects from the sun- just as it says it does.
$75.00
The UPF protection is so crucial in Arizona and it's classic Prana durability so I 'm comfortable backpacking or climbing in it. ... Light weight and soft to the skin this has quickly become one of my favorite sun
5
Justin
I recieved this the other day and LOVED the feel of it. Exactly as I was expecting it to feel. A long sleeve that still feels nice and light. Will be a stable for this spring!
5
David
Light weight and soft to the skin this has quickly become one of my favorite sun hoodies. The UPF protection is so crucial in Arizona and it's classic Prana durability so I 'm comfortable backpacking or climbing in it.
5
Jeans
LOVE the thumbholes. Fits true to size, and the fabric is very breathable. You will feel every light breeze through this, which is perfect in the summer when you are wanting to stay cool while active. Stretchy material leaves you with great mobility as well
5
Erik
I love how light this material is. Great for sun protection in the hottest days.
5
E
The nicest sun hoodie I own. Very high quality material.
$75.00
[ Employee of mountainhardwear] Superb sun protection and slightly more robust than the Crater Lake hoody ... Superb sun protection ... Great for climbing and durable
5
jm
Light weight and very breathable, great sun protection!
5
Tim E
[ Employee of mountainhardwear] Superb sun protection and slightly more robust than the Crater Lake hoody Great for climbing and durable too!
$110.00
This shirt is SO warm and comfortable. ... It's super warm but also lightweight, and the Sulfur color is gorgeous! ... I love the face protection features for skiing and
5
moun10_climbr
I bought this for visibility while running, but I think it will also be the perfect ski baselayer because of the gaiter/face mask and ponytail slot in the back. It's super warm but also lightweight, and the Sulfur color is gorgeous! I have really broad shoulders so I debated sizing up to a M or a L but ended up deciding on the M, and I 'm happy with my choice. Yes, it's a fitted top but it's supposed to be. It hugs the top half with a little bit more of a flowy( but not baggy) fit at the bottom. The arms are long with thumbholes to help hold them in place. This is high quality, and they need to restock all the colors!
5
CM
Like some other comments have identified, this is a tighter fit so size up from your typical OR size. I am a 32B, 5' 7 '', and 118 LBS and I got the size S and it fits perfectly. I wear this to go running and hiking, and I can fit a wool base layer underneath on very cold days. Perfect addition to my outdoor apparel.
5
Sam
I took this backpacking and it was in the 30s at night. This kept me nice and comfortable throughout the night
5
Kel
This shirt is SO warm and comfortable. The built in hood/mask is great. I wear it as my base layer skiing and it keeps me cozy, and covers my mouth/ nose perfectly. My only complaint is the sleeves are a bit long so I fold them back for under my coat.
5
RC
Great base layer for hiking but stylish enough to wear around town. Great details include: 1- the hood has a slot for your ponytail, 2- zipping side pockets, 3- thumbhole to keep the sleeves down.
$64.50
Typical for summer. Very comfortable. Especially for beach abd fishing. ... Bought multiple of these for my husband as they are his favorite for pool wear and summer
5
jfrov11
Comfortable, looks good and kept me from burning. Solid sun shirt.
5
Mike92641
I bought this a month ago, and I love it so far. I bought it for two upcoming beach vacations, but have worn it a couple of times. Quality material and it fits as expected.
5
satisfied_customer11
Dick's had the right options for me to choose. I purchased this online and got what i wanted and needed. The sun hoodie itself was well designed and built. it even has a little nook to hook your sunglasses to. I hate applying sunscreen so this was a great option for me when i go to the beach.
5
reviewer1239
I want more of these in every color! It's so comfortable and flattering on my shape.
5
Gstew83
This really turned out to be the best some shirt that I own and matches so many of my swim trunks and fits well when I ’ m at the beach
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