This is exactly what I was looking for! thank you so much for the upload great video keep up the great work!

Thank you man, never knew these exists. Now getting one

I own the patagonia and echo from OR. The patagonia is more durable against the straps of a pack and the odor protection on a multiday hike is really nice. The OR echo is one of my favorite shirts if hiking without a pack. It is just incredibly light and I haven't really found anything that can match it in terms of weight, breathability, and drying ability. The issue I've had with the echo is the durability of the fabric. If you wear a pack for an extended amount of time it causes pilling and makes the shirt look bad after. The low weight of the fabric should be a plus due to the fact you could pack multiple shirts to your bag and add hardly any weight. That's all canceled out by the fact that the shoulders can't sustain a pack for more than a couple hours without pilling and wear. OR has a great warranty though and they sent me a new shirt no questions asked when I called them on the phone about the pilling issue I experienced. Perhaps the newer versions of the echo have fixed this issue, but they really need a thicker denier or more durable fabric around the shoulder and back of this shirt if used for hiking. Otherwise it's really just an athletic/day shirt.

Thanks for a good review with important details to make the right purchase.

Good stuff Scott. I've been using the Columbia PFG Sun hoodies for years. They are SPF 50+

I watched on amandaoutside about wearing long sleeve sounds counterintuitive but it works so I gave it a try. Got a Northface one to try out and loved it. Bought another REI brand and works great too. Saved me from Zion, UT torturous 110F sun!

Thank you! Very helpful.

Great video! Just a note on Patagonia capilene for sun protection- they actually did a recall on products made before Fall 2020. The UPF protection was not as high as they advertised it to be. They are allowing customers to return it for a full refund or store credit.

Thank you!

Great tips! Thoughts on pull over vs zip up?

Outdoor vitals now makes a sun hoodie that is supposed to be super light and breathable. I would like to see what you think of that one?

Very informative. Just as another person mentioned below, I too, have experienced the same issue with the Baleaf hood not staying put in the wind. The hood is too big and loose. The feel of the material is outstanding tho. I wore this on the PCT desert portion and I liked it. Besides the hood, I felt the shirt didn’t dry as fast as my 100% poly sun shirts, many nights it was still damp when I went to bed at camp.

The Sunshade Technical Hoody is Patagonia’s best comparable to these. 80 bucks but has all the features you need & it will outlast the cheaper ones w a lifetime guarantee. The button neck is something you’ll love

Thanks for the post. Patagonia recently released a statement that the Capiline material is less than 50 spf. I’m interested in the montebell hoodie too.

It must be light and protective , my choice is the arcteryx cormac hoody one size bigger

OR sun hoodie is legit 🙌🏻

Very helpful video. Do you (or does anyone else here) find that the odor control treatment wears off over time from treated polyester fabrics? Thanks.

The Patagonia tropic hoodie? That they make for fly fishing has thumb holes and might be your winner if you want to try it

Great review. Appreciate your straightforward and honest style. Shorter is better on KZfaq! Your mention of the Northface hoodie intrigued me, especially if it is as light as the Capilene Cool. I would like to see one. I have the Capilene Cool. It is really remarkably light. I have only used it on one hike so we'll see how it holds up. I am 6-1 and about 170 wearing a Medium and mine does not fit loosely as yours seems to. Here's a suggestion others might find useful - I thought putting the hood up would make it hotter, but in fact putting it up gets the material off your neck. Plus if you then put a hat on top (not underneath) the hood stays in place and lots of air is moving around my neck and down the back of the shirt. Worth a try. Hey, I'm in Los Angeles and I recognize some of your locations. In recent weeks I've done Baldy and Baden Powell among others and hoping to do other peaks in the San Gabes soon. Maybe see you out there. 🤓

I have the Baleaf, Patagonia Capalene Cool and REI Saharah shade hoodie. The Baleaf has the most colors and is the most budget friendly (I did see a UA hoodie at Costco for around $15 recently but haven't tried it) but the sleeves are to short in my size to make use of the thumb holes and the hood flies off even when I walk fast. The Patagonia has great material, the hood stays on OK and is the coolest on a very hot day. The REI is the best designed of the three besides the cuffs are a little bulky and don't allow as much air up the sleeves as the other two. It has good thumb holes and sleeve length, very comfy fabric and a "hidden" cinch in the hood to keep it from flying off. It is a little warmer than the Patagonia but I'm guessing it is also has more sun protection so that is a trade off. The REI hoodie design with the Patagonia fabric would be pretty great. I could probably live with the lack of thumb holes on the Patagonia if it had a way to cinch down the hood in the wind.

Good video Scott

Have you tried the Backcountry Tahoe (I think it's the "Tahoe 2")? I love it.

Great review I am researching sun hoodies and actually own 2 Willit's. I have also been looking at the Outdoor Vital Tern which is a bit pricing but I like their products. My question is what is the weight comparison of the 3 hoodies? Thanks

Where did you find the SPF rating for Capilene? I looked everywhere and it doesn't have a rating.

Hi, thanks for your video. You helped me make my decision. But I have a question. At what heat temperature is the sun hoodie ok to wear?

My problem with the Baleaf is with the hood. It doesn't stay up in the wind. For that reason, I prefer the Patagonia. I haven't tried the OR one yet. Great comparison!

Weights of each?

I like the Patagonia 3:39

Patagonia Capirlene Cool does not list UPF rating at all.

Good info. You need to update your links.

Have u tryed the blackdiamond sun hoodie?

How tall in big are you and what size bay leaf hoodie do you wear?

and the Winner is Rab Men's Pulse Hoody

Who is from India 😊