Outdoor Research Men’s Echo Hoodie - Lightweight UPF 15 Sun Shirt, Moisture-Wicking, Odor Control, Breathable

The OR Echo Hoodie is the lightest AND coolest sun hoodie I have found on the market. I have worn it on several backpacking trips in the Sierras where temperatures reached into the low 90s and stayed comfortable. It has excellent breathability and dries quickly. I did find one boutique manufacturer that makes an even lighter quick drying hoodie, but it is not as breathable. Consequently, it is the OR Echo that I reach for when the temps start to climb. It is too bad OR doesn't make it in a light jade or green color!

This is my 2nd Echo Hoodie. My first one lasted me roughly 1,000 miles on the PCT. It felt good and did what I expected as my daily, on-skin walking shirt. It wicked my sweat, were light, the hood protected me from the sun when necessary. The blue color hid the dirt nicely and looked great, except for sweat-salt deposits on particular grueling days. I bought a red one next and do not like it as much. Keep in mind, you will look at a lot of photos of yourself on those long hikes: You may as well wear a shirt you like. How did the shirt "die"? The shirt would get caught from time to time in the buckle of my backpack which ultimately caused holes in that area -- but hey that was fine after 1,000 miles. BTW: I used a different shirt (Montbell) for sleeping and camp shirt.

Very lightweight and breathable. This has quickly become my favorite for long hikes and backpack trips. Not as durable as some other styles, but durable enough for the feather weight design.

Of all the sun hoodies I've tried so far, this has been the most breathable and comfortable. The face material doesn't feel quite as soft as the crater lake hoodie does, but the material is noticeably thinner and more breathable. It's held up great through extensive use hiking, and I haven't noticed significant wear around where shoulder straps/hip belts sit either. The fit is rather athletic, the medium fits great at 5' 9 and 120 lbs, and the torso is on the longer side which I really like for wearing with a pack. It is slightly sheer, but the darker colors and enough that I usually wear it as a base layer without issue.

I got this shirt on the recommendation of another hiker who has a few of them and swears by them. I wanted a lightweight shirt with full coverage and this delivers. I actually got the shirt primarily with hiking in mind. I ended up using it frequently during a trip to South America in summer. It's just 4.1 oz for the medium. The material is thin, flowy, and breathable but still protects you fully from the sun. Thumb holes help keep the sleeves down and the hood has a more narrow face opening, meaning more extensive coverage of your most sensitive areas. At 5'7" and 160 lb the medium fits perfectly. I would regularly hand wash and hang dry the shirt and found that it is one of the fastest drying pieces of clothing I own, even in humid environments. The biggest con for which I can't quite give this a five-star review is the material sensitivity. Absolutely keep all Velcro a mile away from this shirt. Don't go bushwhacking; don't rub it up against boulders in the Lemon Squeezer. The fabric loves to snag and produces pulls with great ease. As with many other ultralight camping and hiking fabrics, the trade-off for weight is in relative material weakness.

lightweight, but surprisingly warm enough in a chill - yet cool enough on a hot day! easy to swim in. hoodie is a bit long, but was easy to pull into a good position. love this hoodie!

My husband absolutely loves this lightweight hoodie! It's the perfect weight—not too heavy, but warm enough to be his go-to for air travel. The fit is great, the quality is high, and the fabric is incredibly comfortable. It's the ideal layer for staying cozy on a flight without getting too hot. What makes it even better is that it also provides UV protection, which is a fantastic bonus for when he's out and about. This hoodie is a terrific value for the price, and it has quickly become a staple in his wardrobe.

5'9 210 XL fits perfect . Nice and thin material for the hot day to keep the sun off on the motorcycle rides

Ich habe mir viele Tests von sun Hoodies angeschaut und mich aufgrund dessen für diesen entschieden. Outdoor Research ist in Deutschland nicht immer leicht zu bekommen, aber eine Top Marke. Der Hoodie ist einer der atmungsaktivisten auf dem Markt. Ich habe ihn bei über 30 Grad getragen und man schwitzt nicht mehr als in einem kurzen luftigen T-Shirt. Der sonnenschutz ist absolut ausreichend auch wenn er nicht UPF 50+ zertifiziert ist. Dadurch ist er noch atmungsaktiver und man spürt wie jede leichte Brise durch den Stoff dringt. Klare kaufempfehlung

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