Sun Hoodies, Fleece Hoodies, and Insulated Hoodies

Outdoor hoodies are built for sun, trail, and cold rather than the couch: UPF-rated sun hoodies, fleece for cool starts, and down and synthetic insulated hoodies for real winter. Every style here is a performance piece first, in men’s and women’s fits, backed by the Infinite Guarantee.

Sun Hoodies

A sun hoodie is a lightweight hooded shirt with UPF-rated fabric that covers arms, neck, and head for all-day exposure. The range runs from the heritage Echo Collection to the Astroman, and cooling ActiveIce, with each style’s UPF rating on its product page.

Fleece Hoodies

Fleece hoodies carry the cool-weather middle of the range: breathable warmth for trailhead mornings, aerobic days, and everyday wear, with the hood adding the heat control a collar cannot. They layer as easily as they wear alone.

Insulated Hoodies

When warmth is the job, the insulated hoodies take over: packable Helium down, Vesper synthetic for damp conditions, and Transcendent down for everyday winter warmth. Together they cover the calendar from shoulder season through deep cold.

Zip-Up or Pullover

A full-zip hoodie vents fastest and layers on and off easily, which suits changeable days and shell systems. A pullover has fewer failure points and lies cleaner under a harness or pack strap, which is why simplicity wins for climbing and loaded hiking. Both styles run throughout the range.

Shop Men’s Hoodies and Women’s Hoodies for the full range in each fit.

FAQs

What is a sun hoodie?

A sun hoodie is a lightweight hooded shirt made from UPF-rated fabric, built to cover arms, neck, and head through all-day sun exposure. Unlike sunscreen, the coverage does not wear off or need reapplying. Styles here range from technical pieces for exposed miles to everyday cuts, with each product page listing its UPF rating.

What is the difference between a zip-up and a pullover hoodie?

A zip-up vents on the move and comes on and off without removing a hat, helmet, or pack, which makes it the flexible pick for changing conditions. A pullover is simpler: no zipper to fail, less bulk under a harness or strap, and a cleaner front for layering. Choose by how often you adjust layers mid-activity.

What makes a performance hoodie different from a cotton hoodie?

Fabric behavior. A performance hoodie manages moisture, dries fast, and adds rated function like UPF sun protection or real insulation; cotton absorbs sweat and stays wet, which turns cold in wind or shade. For the couch and the coffee shop, cotton is fine. For effort, exposure, or weather, the technical fabric is the difference between comfortable and sweaty.

How warm are fleece and insulated hoodies?

Fleece hoodies are cool-weather pieces: warm through effort and breathable enough to keep moving in. Down and synthetic insulated hoodies are cold-weather pieces, built for static warmth and winter use. Warmth varies by style, so check each product page’s insulation details rather than assuming by category.