Black Diamond Alpenglow Hoody - Men's
When sunscreen just won't cut it, the men's Black Diamond Alpenglow Hoody keeps you covered from hot desert crags to high-alpine approaches with sun-protective fabric and BD.cool technology.
Key Details
- UPF 50+ fabric shields against harmful UV rays
- BD.cool mineral-based, in-fiber cooling technology reflects 71% of near-infrared rays to help keep you cool
- Polygiene® odor control fights fabric funk
- Stretch knit and underarm gussets improve range of motion
- Under-the-helmet hood keep the sun off your neck
- Credit card pocket at the hip
Imported.
View the Black Diamond Alpenglow Product LineView all Black Diamond Men's Hoodies| Best Use | Multisport Rock Climbing |
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| Shirt Type | Mock / Turtleneck |
| Fabric | 87% polyester 13% elastane |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Sleeve Length | Long Sleeve |
| Hood | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | 8.64 ounces |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 34 - 35.5 | 36 - 38 | 38.5 - 41 | 41.5 - 44.5 | 45 - 48.5 | 49 - 52 | 52 -55 | ||||||
| Sleeve Length | 33.5 | 33.5 | 34 | 34 | 34.5 | ||||||||
| Waist | 27 - 28.5 | 29 - 31 | 31.5 - 34 | 34.5 - 37.5 | 38 - 42 | 42.5 - 46 | 46 - 49 | 27 - 28.5 | 29 - 30.5 | 31 - 32.5 | 33 - 34.5 | 35 - 36.5 | 37 - 38.5 |
| Hip | 33.5 - 35 | 35.5 - 37.5 | 38 - 40.5 | 41 - 44 | 44.5 - 48 | 48 - 51 | 51 - 54 | 33.5 - 35 | 35.5 - 37 | 37.5 - 39 | 39.5 - 41 | 41.5 - 43 | 43.5 - 45 |
| Inseam | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 31.5 | 31.5 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 |
Sizing Notes
HOW TO MEASURE:
Neck: Around the fullest part of the neck, at the base.
Chest: Around the chest, just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Sleeve: From the center back of the neck, across the shoulder, and down the arm to the wrist.
Waist: Around the narrowest part of the waist.
Hip: Around the widest point of the hips.
Inseam: From the crotch to the anklebone on the inside of the leg.
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Best Sun Hoody Available
The Black Diamond Alpenglow Hoody is an essential part of every backpacking, hiking, and camping trip I take. It's extremely lightweight and breathable which helps to keep me cool, even on hot summer days. With the hood up and the UPF 50+ fabric, I've never had a sun burn while wearing this hoody. After two years of use, my original two hoodies are still going strong and I will continue to recommend them to friends and family. Heck, I even proposed to my now wife wearing one of these while camping outside Yellowstone. If you're looking for a sun hoodie, this is the one to go for. For sizing, I'm 6'2" 180lbs and wear a size large which gives a slightly loose but well fit shirt. My only wish is that the hoody had thumb holes but the sleeves are long enough to cover some of the backs of my hands.
Awesome Sun hoody
Just bought one for my trip to Palm Springs to hike the Cactus to Clouds trail (hardest hike I’ve ever done btw highly recommend) I’ve never actually worn a sun hoody before this but all my friends said it’s the best way to go in the desert and wow we’re they right. It kept the sun off and evaporated my sweat insanely quickly as well as crazy soft and comfortable. The only downside is I got tons of mosquito bites through it but that’s more on me for assuming the desert didn’t have mosquitoes and not doing enough research to bring repellents. This will definitely become a staple in my hiking attire as I like how quickly it wicks the sweat and I sunburn pretty easily.
IR treatment is plain to see...
With a FLIR. Each day is different so sometimes it's a bit hard to say, "am I cooler, am I warmer, is this shirt any different?". I was curious whether I could observe the effect of the treatment, so I pulled out my IR camera. I compared the old version of this hoody to the new version with the IR treatment. Both were fresh out of the closet & the same temperature. See for yourself- plain as day, it's the real deal. (If you're not familiar with thermal images, they measure IR as a proxy for temperature. So in the photo the new hoody looks "hot". But in this case it's actually the sun's IR reflecting off the garment like a mirror)
Alpenglow Pro Shines like the Alpenglow on your Summit Approach
I have purchased two of these for the past year of guiding, and have been thoroughly impressed. I developed a tear that worried me due to the stretchy nature of the fabric, and I did not think that it would hold a patch well. However, after a year of abuse, the small tear has not grown any larger! The only con that another expert has mentioned is that this fabric is quite hot and heavy when soaked in a humid/rainy environment.
My favorite sun hoodie
I've used the Alpenglow Pro for a few seasons now, and I'm a big fan. It's perfect for climbing, with a nice stretchy hood that fits perfectly over a helmet. The material isn't superlight, but it's reasonably light, and the extra features really make this hoody shine. It's not as light and airy as something like the OR Echo, but that's a benefit as well - you can get a bit of insulation from this sun shirt, while it also dumps heat using mesh panels at the armpits. The front zip allows for some ventilation, making it a decent shirt for running if it isn't too hot out. The only downside to the Alpenglow Pro is that the material doesn't perform very well in humid environments. But here in Colorado, it's just about as perfect as a sun hoodie can get. That's why I also bought one for my girlfriend!
Awesome Everyday Sun Hoody
I have used this hoody as my daily driver for the past year, taken it around the world to climb and ski in, and it still looks great! The material is lightweight, breathable, and very stretchy making it great for rock climbing. My main use case for the hoody is for sun protect, since I hate wearing sunscreen, and this product works great for that. The biggest drawback is that I wear it so often, I look the same in all my pictures!
The perfect sun hoody
Just fantastic- simple and rugged. It does not have thumb holes though- not a concern for me, but i know it’s a dealbreaker for some. The pewter color is nice and cool and the UV resistance makes for a nice alternative to sunscreen. Fits a little slim, but not bad. This is my go to now- the material is rugged enough for mountaineering yet cool enough for hot days on the trail.
Great addition to my Alpenglow Hoodie horde
The Alpenglow Pro is an improvement over the original Alpenglow. It is lighter weight and wicks better. The neck zipper allows easy ventilation. I'm a fan of Napoleon pockets en general. It's a nice addition. The top stays cool in the heat and warm as a base layer. Lastly: YELLOW!
Works great and fits with other Sun Hoodies well
I purchased this because of the mineral based sun block. As compared to the sweat activated cooling from Columbia, etc. I found that it works well to block sun and keep you cool. Tested in mild desert temps around 95 and I felt cool. The only think to be aware of is it does not absorb water like Columbia Omni Freeze or Patagonia Capilene so you do not have the evaporative effect and it's not AS cool as its competitors. Best for lower temps where you don't need to be soaking in water, or just don't care. For extreme temps were you want to maintain evaporative effects this would not be the best.
I live in this shirt...
This is a go-to piece in multiple seasons. Climbing/hiking/working in direct sun is the obvious time to use it, but I've worn it on the water (river and ocean), and spring skiing as well. The fabric is incredibly comfortable and yes- I prefer it to direct sun on my skin when it's hot. Wearing it on a full day of sun makes a big difference in energy conservation and to avoid the feeling of being roached by the Colorado sun. My only suggestion for improvement is that the hood is a bit tight at the top of the neck/chin area. I'm pretty lanky so I imagine this would be worse for someone wider. I own a couple of these and can't imagine life without them.