Mountain Hardwear  Crater Lake Zip Hoody - Men's

Based on the Mtn. Hardwear description, I was expecting the fabric to be lighter and more breathable than it is but some of that is sacrificed for UPF protection. Quality is solid, zipper allows extra ventilation, fabric has a smooth, comfortable, lycra-like feel but does cling when soaked with sweat. Not my first choice for active sports (mtn bike, trail running) when the weather is over 75 degrees but a good choice for less extreme temps, less extreme activities or if you need max UPF protection and are willing to sacrifice some breathability.

6’1” guy with long arms and moderate/lean build, got this in a medium and this fits perfectly. It has a bit more athletic cut to the shape compared to other shirts or hoodies so the stomach doesn’t flare out and flap around, stays close which is nice for movement. Arm length fits great and the best designed thumb holes I’ve run across, doesn’t feel like the rest of the sleeve end gets in the way of using your hands. Hood seems to stay put and doesn’t blow off, and doesn’t block too much peripheral view. Was out in direct sun for 6 hours two days in a row and had no sunscreen underneath and got no burn whatsoever. Love it

Love this hoodie! I've tried on about 10 and always felt like the hoods, the way they wrap around, form a kind of turtle neck and hold in heat and annoy me. So the first brilliant thing about this hoodie is the zipper. It both releases heat (when open) and makes it more comfortable. The fabric was also great and light. Note that it seems the fabrics may range ever so slightly between colors. I got the prismatic blue and it seemed a bit lighter and less plasticy than the solid green -- so could be worth going to the store to feel them before buying. Just wore mine for basically 6 days straight on the middle fork of the Salmon River (Idaho) and it was the perfect garb. Also, it fits to size (medium for my 5'10" average build)

So happy that I purchased this. I've now worn it more than 20 times - about 8 days backpacking and others trail running or hiking. I was reluctant to purchase a sun hoody since the only long sleeve sun shirt I'd had prior was extremely hot. This Mountain Hardware shirt is not. I find it even cooler than running/hiking in a short sleeve. The zip feature is great, and the material seems very durable. Highly recommend.

I don't care for the color choices and I wish the hoodie itself would stay on my head when I'm not wearing a cap, which is usually the case. Especially in the wind. It would not stay on my head, which I found annoying. That being said, it felt comfortable (it was a second layer) and I like the ultralight-ness of the fabric. The zipper is nice for heat management. But, as I said, it's my first hoodie and I'm just discovering the hoodie world, so take that into consideration.

Excellent sun hoody, my primary one now. Not as thin as the Echo, but has more SPF. Excellent texture and feels great on the skin. Cools and dries quickly. Not particularly odor resistant, but not bad either, middle of the pack. Only wish is that Mountain Hardware would make this in a 3/4 or 1/2 zip collared, as i don't always need a sun hoody.

Bought this to battle the sun and heat of South Florida and Alabama. I work outdoors a lot - staying cool and protected from the sun are important to me. Not only does this shirt check both of those boxes it's likely the most comfortable shirt I've ever worn. I just don't want to take it off. I ended up buying two more. Worth it at full price, but a steal when on sale!!

This is typical Mountain Hardware gear! Awesome fit, fabric is great as always. I have other pullover styles like this but without the 1/4 zipper as it’s even better. This is perfect for summer hiking and light enough to not worry about the ounces. Like I have with other mountain hardware, I’ll likely buy this same thing in different colors.

Can’t compare to others but it is very comfortable in a wide range of temperatures. I hiked in UT in 100 deg and back home in VT where it becomes a mosquito hoodie! In the woods at 85 deg and humid keeping the black flies from eating me. The hoodie is uber comfortable and when you move you feel air movement. Last and least, it does look okay