like an R1 but thinner

Hi all,

I'm looking for a breathable layer that is significantly less warm than an R1. Imagine an R1 hoody had a child with a sun hoody, that is what I want. Who is manufacturing such a garment?

In an ideal world, it would be:

3/4 length zipper

upf 50

hood

zip chest pocket

close fitting and stretchy

highly breathable

possibly very light brushed pile, possibly flat fabric

I love my R1, but it's bulky and hard to take on/off and find room in the pack. Even in the winter, I find there is generally part of the day that will have me sweating in the sun. All the products that I can think of that roughly meet my initial requirement are not breathable enough (ie Kuhl Bandit) for chugging uphill in the sun.

Thanks for any suggestions. 

Patagonia Capilene Thermal Weight Hoody is close...

Thanks, I just googled it and found out it is made with a 1/4 zip AND hood, which is great. I hate choosing between those two features. Looks like that might be a good option.

Yup cap thermal weight is awesome.  Still warmer than a sun hoody or flat faced lightweight merino/synthetic but not as warm as R1.

I don't know if lighter/less warm grid fleece.

Agree with all posted above. The Patagonia Capilene hoody is a perfect cool-weather active layer. I have an earlier iteration of it, but similar. Very versatile item.

A great cool-weather active layering system, in order from inside to out 

- Synthetic (or wool) T-shirt

- Midweight Capilene Crew (long sleeve)

- Thermal Weight Capilene Hoody

- Houdini

- If needed, keep a lightweight puffy in the pack for belays/etc.

Stacking two thinner capilene layers gives you similar warmth & bulk to an R1, but a lot more versatility since you can mix and match as needed. Cooler and windy? Wear everything. Cold but still and want breathability for charging uphill? Where all the capilene layers but no houdini. A bit warmer? Peel off the hoody and wear just the long-sleve crew base.  Etc...

The Ridge Convict Hoodie checks most of your boxes. I haven't run it through the ringer yet, so I can't really comment on performance, but the fits great and I love the power wool fabric. ridgemerino.com/products/me…

Mountain equipment eclipse hoody is exactly what you describe apart from upf 50.

I have one can't recommend it enough. 

OR astroman sun hoody 

I've been climbing in the Patagonia Airshed Pro Pullover, which is actually a trail running layer. It's perfect because it's 3/4 zip, has a hood and functions as a sun hoody, but the sleeves are stretchy and can be pulled up for climbing. It's basically in between a baselayer and sun hoody. Really nice so far. 

https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-airshed-pro-running-pullover/24191.html?dwvar_24191_color=JOBL

I have a North Face Summit Series L2 Power Grid Lightweight Hoodie. It would fit the bill nearly 100%. It’s a bit lighter than the Patagonia R1, and definitely stretchier. It has a full length zipper, chest pocket, hood. The bottom hem is a little bulky. Is does not have hand pockets and it does not have any UPF. I grab this more often than my R1. 

Arcteryx gamma mx 1/2 zip. highly reccomend

I have an icebreaker top that fits your exact description. It’s my go-to top. A good mid-weight merino wool layer and Houdini when needed has been a great combo.

Oh, and I got it on sale for 60 bones four years ago 

that guy named seb wrote:

Mountain equipment eclipse hoody is exactly what you describe apart from upf 50.

I have one can't recommend it enough. 

Bought one secondhand a few years ago. Found them on sale again last winter and bought two more. 

Arcteryx Aptin hoody fits all your categories except it lacks a pocket. I have one and love it

The Eddie Bauer High Route Grid Fleece 1/2-Zip Hoodie meets a lot of your list. 

NW Alpine Spider hoody is what you are looking for.

It's technical af.

https://www.nwalpine.com/collections/mens/products/mens-black-spider-hoody