Just like our popular Alpenglow Hoody, the Alpenglow Pro Hoody offers a break from the rays on marathon belays, with UPF 40+ fabric and a breathable underarm mesh.
The Alpenglow Pro sports a ¼ zip opening for regulating body temperature, HeiQ Pure™ underarm mesh panels for extra breathability, a concealed chest pocket, thumb loops, and an over-the-helmet compatible hood, making this hoody an essential layer from the desert to the alpine.
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Overall rating: 4.6376305 / 5 from 287 reviews.
The Men's Alpenglow Pro Hoody is praised for its excellent sun protection, lightweight design, and comfortable fit. Customers appreciate its breathability, versatile layering capability, and durable fabric. The ¼ zip opening and HeiQ Pure™ underarm mesh panels enhance ventilation, while the over-the-helmet compatible hood provides added coverage.
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"Very breathable with great temperature regulation in harsh sun, and surprisingly warm in colder temps as well. The armpit mesh makes a noticeable difference, and the hood is the perfect size for helmet compatibility. Both hoodies I purchased have held up very well regarding durability through 4th class scrambling and 5th class climbing in the Tetons. Would purchase again and recommend to friends, definitely worth the extra buck compared to other alpine sun hoodies."
"This is my favorite sun hoodie so far. I’ve tried three other brands (Patagonia, OR and an off brand) and this one beats them all. Good breathability in the armpits and the quarter zip helps shed a lot of heat! The fabric is a little heavier than others that I’ve tried but you can’t win at everything. Price is a bit high but it’s top notch stuff so you pay for what you get."
"Right away I liked the feel of the material. All the stitching was clean and it fit good without being tight or just hanging loose. I've used this on several hikes in Rocky Mountain NP, both in warmer and cooler climate. Wicks away sweat while maintaining good temperature regulation. This would be a solid investment for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. 5'11, 190lbs, Lg."
"IMO the best sunshirt on the market for climbing. Nice and cool when hot with underarm vents that work great when doing any high intensity activity. Stretches to move with you while climbing. When doing other activities, the only downside is the hood doesn’t provide a lot of face coverage like most sun shirts but adding a hat fixes all those problems"
"I have tried numerous sun shirts over the years after finally deciding I was tired of getting burned and/or dealing with sunscreen. These are the lightest I have found while still offering great sun protection. I have gone backpacking for multiple days wearing one in alpine conditions and they have always served me well. Love the vented sides for hiking/climbing on especially hot days. The chest pocket is a small consideration, but nice for stashing an ear bud case or water bottle cap. They are not quite thick enough to keep mosquitoes from biting through. I have treated them with permethrin spray without any degradation or discoloration The price is at the top end of the market, but the three I have are by far my most used shirts during the summertime for any sort of outdoor activity."
"This is my third Alpine Pro Hoody which speaks volumes about it's quality and comfort. I wear it during training and find it's breathable and importantly blocks the sun. The hood fits well over a baseball cap as well"
"The material is light and breathable while protecting the wearer from the sun. I wear the hood over the helmet, and there's no restriction. The sleeves are long enough to fit under cloves for full protection. After a few days in the mountains plus washes, it still feels and smells brand new."
"Like the fit and feel, definitely will breathe well and be versatile in lots of seasons. Within the first wear easily caught on a branch and ripped a bit, so durability is likely the main downside. For this price point would expect it being more robust."
"The Alpenglow pro hoody is hands down my go to backpacking hoody. It’s so breathable and light."
"Just the right weight for an active day. Easy to stuff into a pack because it's so light, but it provides a nice layer of warmth when I'm active and in and out of the shade."
| Size | Chest | Hip | Arm Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 - 35.5 in 86.5 - 90 cm | 33.5 - 35 in 85 - 89 cm | 33.5 in 85 cm |
| S | 36 - 38 in 91 - 96.5 cm | 35.5 - 37.5 in 90 - 95.5 cm | 33.5 in 85 cm |
| M | 38.5 - 41 in 97.5 - 104 cm | 38 - 40.5 in 96.5 - 103 cm | 34 in 86.5 cm |
| L | 41.5 - 44.5 in 105 - 113 cm | 41 - 44 in 104 - 112 cm | 34 in 86.5 cm |
| XL | 45 - 48.5 in 114 - 123 cm | 44.5 - 48 in 113 - 122 cm | 34.5 in 87.5 cm |
Designed to fit slim to the body for an athletic, low-profile fit without restricting mobility and accommodating base layers or light midlayers.
A classic universal fit with comfortable ease. May feature slight body shaping, but predominantly straighter fit that will accommodate midlayers more comfortably.
Generous through the body for a casual loose-to-oversized fit without shaping. Designed for comfort, it accommodates heavier mid-layers.
Measure around the chest/bust just under the arms and across the shoulder blades.
Measure from the center back of the neck, across the shoulder, and down the arm to the wrist.
Measure around the widest point of the hips.
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist.
