Black Diamond Alpenglow Pro Hoody - Men's
Sun coverage meets water resistance in the men's Black Diamond Alpenglow Pro Hoody because sometimes you can't predict what weather you're going to get during your mountain missions.
- GTT Empelâ„¢ technology, a revolutionary water-free and PFC-free durable water repellent (DWR), offers superior performance and substantially more durability than other DWRs
- Harness-compatible length and fit
- Elastic, over-helmet compatible hood
- HeiQ Pure Odor Control treatment at underarm mesh for extra breathability
- Concealed zippered chest pocket for storing valuables
- Thumbholes
Imported.
View the Black Diamond Alpenglow Product LineView all Black Diamond Men's Hoodies| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Sweater Type | Partial-zip |
| Fabric | 158 g 92% nylon/8% elastane stretch jersey with Empel durable water repellent (DWR) finish |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50+ |
| Sleeve Length | Long Sleeve |
| Hood | Yes |
| Thumbholes | Yes |
| Back Length | Hip-length |
| Back Length (in.) | 28.5 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Weight | 9.9 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!
Sun hoody
Best sun hoody I’ve warn in a while. 90 degrees in the High Sierra sun and felt cool for the most part. The quarter zip lets you dump any chest heat and I cannot say enough about the material.
Self destructed first wearing
This item fell apart the first time I wore it. I wear a Solomon vest when I trail run. I’ve previously owned two of these garments. The new versions are terrible