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.
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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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Tough enough for climbing, built to handle anything. From days on the trail, miles on the road, hours at the office, our lifestyle apparel pays homage to our roots, while bringing style and functionality to our lives beyond the crag.
Overall rating: 4.7297297 / 5 from 74 reviews.
The Black Diamond Alpenglow Pro Hoody is highly regarded for its sun protection, lightweight feel, and comfortable fit. Customers praise its flattering cut, breathability, and ability to serve as a reliable base layer in various weather conditions. The hood is also noted for its convenience and compatibility with helmets.
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"Breathable, light, comfortable. I have the bright yellow and love it. Please can you drop some fun colours like the men’s… this season’s colours are so boring 😩"
"Definitely protects you from the sun, and I love the lightweight material, but it has started to pill. I mainly use this for climbing and hiking. I never use the chest pocket, since it would sag/bounce around quite a bit if you put anything more than a tiny card wallet in there. I found the mesh fabric under the arms clever but it felt pretty stiff/heavy compared to the rest of the fabric."
"This was purchased as a sun shirt but has evolved into an anytime I’m hiking/ biking or outside. I am 5’2”, short torso, athletic shoulders and body- think rectangle not pear or apple- and weigh 122#. I purchased a small. I have a +2 ape index thumb holes fit perfectly. Just buy it, you won’t regret it!"
"I just purchased my 2nd Alpenglow Pro because I loved my first one so much. I wear it backpacking, hiking, peak bagging, traveling, on safari in Africa etc. The fabric and side vents truly keep you comfortable in the heat and it does not get smelly. I can wash it in a sink or stream while traveling and it dries very quickly. Only complaint is the color choices for females. The fig color is beautiful but their other woman's colors are pretty bad and have been since I discovered them. I recommend spending the extra money and getting the pro over the regular alpenglow hoody."
"Out of the package I wore this on climb up superstition peak. Yes, it got pulls, but thats expected from the cactus spines - most everything I own has them. The hood feels like a built in a/c. Could get about 3 hikes usage before needing wash from odor, so not bad. And thats including alot of sweat!"
"I’ve worn this on a handful of big hikes this summer and have loved it! It’s lightweight enough for hot days, and the long sleeves and hood are perfect for sun protection. Love the zipper, which allows for some ventilation, as do the gusseted underarms."
"Great train running sun hoody. I'm tall, 5'10", and it reaches down my entire torso and to my wrists. I really like that it is light weight, moisture wicking, and has ventilation to help me keep cool during more challenging outings."
"This worked out perfectly for a multiday backpacking trip. I kept the hood on all day, over a baseball hat, and with sunglasses - well protecting my face from the sun - no sunscreen needed! I also have worn it while rock climbing - love it."
"I really love this hoodie in so many ways. It's the best sun coverage I've found -- the hood is actually big enough that it provides protection for the face rather than just the neck, and the zip is just really convenient. But after feeling like I was suffocating in it on some hikes above the treeline, I went back to an older hoodie from another brand. The improvement in breathability was staggering. (But my face burned because the hood wasn't big enough!) So BD, I'm begging you -- make a version of this in one of the ultralight grid fabrics that breathes better. That would be perfect for a lot of folks/situations!"
"Just the right amount of thickness and ventilation for full day sun exposure at high altitude. This is not the sun shirt I turn to for most summer multipitch climbing as it is far too warm/thick."
| Size | Chest | Hip | Arm Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 31 - 32 in 78.5 - 81 cm | 32.5 - 34 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm | 29.5 in 75 cm |
| XS | 32.5 - 34 in 82.5 - 86.5 cm | 34.5 - 36 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm | 30 in 76 cm |
| S | 34.5 - 36 in 87.5 - 91.5 cm | 36.5 - 38 in 92.5 - 96.5 cm | 30.5 in 77.5 cm |
| M | 36.5 - 38.5 in 92.5 - 98 cm | 38.5 - 40.5 in 97.5 - 103 cm | 31 in 79 cm |
| L | 39 - 41.5 in 99 - 105.5 cm | 41 - 43.5 in 104 - 110.5 cm | 31.5 in 80 cm |
| XL | 42 - 45 in 106.5 - 114 cm | 44 - 47.5 in 111.5 - 120.5 cm | 31.5 in 80 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.
