Cheap sun hoodies that work with a helmet?

Has anybody had any luck with any of the cheap Amazon hoodies staying put while on a hat or helmet? I bought a $20 one off of Amazon and like it except the hood flies off with the slightest blow of wind. My Patagucci ones have roomy hoods and can hang in the wind for a while. I especially like the tropic comfort for this, as it has a cuff around the hood to hold it in place. I just don't like the price.

Usually the price if an outfit is cheap or expensive because of the cut(if it's the same material). Good stuff is cut well. Cheap stuff isn't. I find that companies that taylor gear for us tend to upcharge for the fact that we want athletic fitting stuff. Basically; pick your poison 

Lots of stuff on sale right now. You could prob find a higher end one 25-50% off

Not Hobo Greg wrote:

Hijacking a bit, anyone know of any thin cotton sun hoodies for warm desert use?

Orvis and La Sportiva both make a sun hoody out of DriRelease Cotton. Super soft and comfy material. This fabric is produced by an outside company, and is 85% polyester/15% cotton. The catch is that there is no UPF rating given for this fabric. Obviously, it provides some amount of protection, we just don't know how much. Have climbed a lot in the Orvis ones. I also have a Prana hooded shirt that is partially cotton too. Not sure if they still make it.

In my experience, all the cotton blend hooded shirts are heavier and warmer, BY FAR, compared to any synthetic sun hoodies. They seem much more like "lifestyle" pieces of clothing, not what I would want for super hot days in full sun.

My current fav synthetic sun hoody-- Kuhl Airstream (pretty sure that's the name).

I agree that it is possible to make a decent cotton sun hoody for the reasons you list, I just don't think anyone has done it yet. All the partially cotton ones I've used aren't even close to what you are envisioning. If you do find something that meets your needs, I'd like to know about it.

Would love to not stink after 30 min of use. Sun hoodies seem to get so much worse than any other synthetic clothing I wear. The polygiene odor repellent coating BS doesn't really mean anything in my experience. 

thin cotton + wet does not equal sun protection

OP - add a button or something? 

My Rab Pulse (30upf) goes under a helmet (same weight as OR echo at 15upf) = lightest, thinnest; OR astroman goes over (slightly tighter weave, but 50upf), BD goes over (even heavier/warmer)

if you can find a clearance one or ebay/poshmark you shouldn't have to buy $20 amazon ones. Also I haven't noticed a stink from my Rab or OR, climbing or backpacking. 

earl mcalister wrote:

Has anybody had any luck with any of the cheap Amazon hoodies staying put while on a hat or helmet? I bought a $20 one off of Amazon and like it except the hood flies off with the slightest blow of wind. My Patagucci ones have roomy hoods and can hang in the wind for a while. I especially like the tropic comfort for this, as it has a cuff around the hood to hold it in place. I just don't like the price.

A local tailor should be able to easily add some light elastic around the hood to snug it up.

these are better than you think... not sure if this is the one you are referring to.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MC7TXRK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

curt86iroc wrote:

these are better than you think...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MC7TXRK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have a few of those. They are pretty good for the money. Kinda hot imo.

My favorite for hot weather are from a company called Engineered Angling Gear. Full vent panels down the sides and under side of sleeves. I wear sun hoodies everyday and these are always first choice.

curt86iroc wrote:

these are better than you think... not sure if this is the one you are referring to.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MC7TXRK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Well if you think they're good maybe I'll gamble $20. I wear them at work too so the helmet thing isn't always required.

I bought one off Amazon for under $10, it's for construction helmets. It was too big for my climbing helmet so I bought adhesive velcro strips from the hardware store, I stuck half to my helmet and sewed the other half to the sun hood. It works great now, maybe not the most visually appealing, but I'm not out to impress.

I’ve been using a free fly bamboo sun hoodies the last couple of years for rivers, rock, and canyons around Moab. Personally I think they are the most comfortable on super hot days vs other synthetic or cotton ones I’ve tried. Definitely pricey so I avoid grinding them through slots etc. Only complaint is that they get dingy swimming in the dirty river water so it takes some extra effort (hand wash with detergent) to keep clean if you care about that sort of thing. But they stay on over a helmet and are super cool when wet. 

Best sun hoodie ever is this ultralight merino wool blend hoodie from Voormi.  I think I wear this more than anything else.  Climbing, hiking, fishing, backcountry skiing, just going to the store.  Wear it in the winter.  Wear it in the summer.  Wear it all the other seasons too.  

https://voormi.com/products/mens-river-shirt

^  @ $129.00 you have to wear it all year to justify that price

My OR echo was clearance under $20, Rab and OR Astroman $40ish when purchased. I only consider the echo "cheap" and might qualify for this thread "cheap sun hoodies..."

I like my NRS sun hoodies the best.

Newt Riverman wrote:

I like my NRS sun hoodies the best.

I second this opinion. Love my NRS sun hoodie and it works well with a climbing helmet or without a helmet. 

Newt Riverman wrote:

I like my NRS sun hoodies the best.

Third for the NRS. Great hood and a cut that fits my skinny body and long arms. 

Not Hobo Greg wrote:

Hijacking a bit, anyone know of any thin cotton sun hoodies for warm desert use?

I hiked the PCT in an icebreaker sun hoody.  It was a merino blend which was thin, performed well in the heat, and kept the smells down.  Probably more $$ than cotton, but it held up well.  Highly recommend 

There are different categories of sun hoodies, by weight IMO

The NRS clocks in around a BD Alpenglow - 11oz +/-

something on the light end (and much more breathable, but with a lower upf) is the OR Echo and Rab Pulse - those are 4.x oz in a mens M/L size. BIG difference. Much cooler wearing, but also less durable. In between is the OR Astroman (6.4 oz for my large). 

Matt N wrote:

There are different categories of sun hoodies, by weight IMO

The NRS clocks in around a BD Alpenglow - 11oz +/-

something on the light end (and much more breathable, but with a lower upf) is the OR Echo and Rab Pulse - those are 4.x oz in a mens M/L size. BIG difference. Much cooler wearing, but also less durable. In between is the OR Astroman (6.4 oz for my large). 

Good points, but also worth noting the Alpenglow is UPF 50 and the Echo only UPF 15, if you're concerned about that sort of thing. 

Matt N wrote:

There are different categories of sun hoodies, by weight IMO

The NRS clocks in around a BD Alpenglow - 11oz +/-

something on the light end (and much more breathable, but with a lower upf) is the OR Echo and Rab Pulse - those are 4.x oz in a mens M/L size. BIG difference. Much cooler wearing, but also less durable. In between is the OR Astroman (6.4 oz for my large). 

How did your astroman fit?

Kai Larson wrote:

Best sun hoodie ever is this ultralight merino wool blend hoodie from Voormi.  I think I wear this more than anything else.  Climbing, hiking, fishing, backcountry skiing, just going to the store.  Wear it in the winter.  Wear it in the summer.  Wear it all the other seasons too.  

https://voormi.com/products/mens-river-shirt

Too hot for me in the summer, and then I'm hanging out with very noticable back and pit stains. I think where it excels is as a very light base layer for high altitude, sunny weather. But for the price, I wasn't into how easy it pilled. Other than that, it's actually held up better than I expected.

I think a dot of velcro on a helmet, and some on the inside of the hood is a good way to go for any sun hoody tbh.