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Altitude Sun Hoodie

The Altitude Sun Hoodie was built for pushing boundaries and conquering new heights. Designed for those who seek adventure and demand performance, the Altitude is one of the lightest weight synthetic sun hoodies available. Here's why it's perfect for your next excursion:

  • Near Weightlessness and Breathability: Experience unparalleled comfort with the Altitude's lightweight construction and exceptional breathability. Whether you're trail running, hiking, or exploring the great outdoors, its thoughtful design ensures you stay comfortable every step of the way.
  • Sun Protection: Named for its ability to shield you from the harsh sun at high elevation, the Altitude Sun Hoodie is your defense against sunburns. Tested on the challenging Uinta Highline Trail, it proved its worth over 100 miles of rugged terrain, with 80% of those miles above 10,000 ft in elevation.
  • Moisture Management: Stay dry and comfortable no matter the conditions. The performance synthetic fabric wicks moisture away from your skin and dries rapidly, making the Altitude suitable for year-round use as a base layer.
  • Comfortable Fit: Designed for high activity, the Altitude offers an athletic fit that's not tight or restrictive. This allows the synthetic blend to effectively manage moisture while providing freedom of movement.
  • More Coverage: The high collar offers maximum coverage, even when the hood is down. The ultralight fabric provides sun protection without causing overheating, so you can adventure day-in and day-out without worrying about sensitive skin. 

Experience better back country comfort with the Altitude Sun Hoodie. No hardware, no frills—just 4 oz of breathable & protective performance.

Weight:

4 oz (size L)

Features:

True Flat-Lock Seams

Raglan Sleeves

Minimal Clean Collar Hood

Excellent Stretch

Moisture Wicking

Breathable

Quick Drying

Sun Blocking Ability

Technology:

  • Fabric: 80 GSM 100% polyester
  • UPF Rating: Inconclusive because fabric is too light & thin, making it hard to test - (the Altitude has been tested extensively in high elevation sunlight with no sign of UV ray penetration)
  • Fit: Close - The Altitude hoodie should fit close to skin and fit easily beneath other layers.
  • Gender: Men's sizing (see product images for how the Altitude fits women)
  • Warranty: Outdoor Vitals Performance Promise


Care: This product is built for ultralight performance, & was not built to withstand abrasion.

Do not wash in a machine that has an agitator. Use mild detergent on a delicate cycle with cold water. Hang dry.

Note: If used with a backpack, some pilling may occur. Pilling will not affect performance, & is not covered under warranty.

Layering Collection: Kinetic

Layering Category: Moving Set

Product Care

Your Altitude Hoodie or Tee is a high performance piece of gear. It needs some extra attention to keep it performing at the highest level.

Please read through the care instructions below to ensure that you care for it properly:

Before Washing

  • Never wash your Altitude in a washing machine that has an agitator.
  • If you cannot follow the prior instructions you should hand wash your product


The Wash & Dry Process

  1. Use mild detergent like Dreft (for babies) or Nikwax Tech Wash (for technical gear).
  2. Choose Low Spin or Delicate wash.
  3. Choose Cold Wash & Cold Rinse (add extra rinse if possible).
  4. Hang dry until the product is completely dry.


For more information on caring for your gear please visit https://outdoorvitals.com/pages/care-guide-faq

 

Altitude Features


Designing The Altitude


Altitude Testing

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Tyler

I use it for work. The light but tough fabric makes it great for working hard in the sun.
Make sure you pay attention to the warnings about Velcro… it’ll ruin the shirt if you’re not careful.

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Dave N.
The Only One I’ll Wear!

I’m in love with my Altitude Sun Hoodie! After wasting my money on others, and still feeling overheated in the sun, and chilled in the shade, I took a chance on this sun hoodie, and I am so glad I did. I don’t overheat in this one, and I don’t get chilled in the shade. It lets all the sweat evaporate, and dries so quickly. The real miracle is that I and the hoodie don’t stink! Seriously, I’ve use it for 6 hikes and haven’t washed it! I can’t do that with my other hoodies. I don’t miss not having thumbholes; never used them on my other hoodies anyway. The tight fit is different, and I like it - it shows me instantly that I need to get my dad bod under control! LOL! I will definitely be buying more!

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Timothy ROBERTS
Super UL- I ordered the wrong size

I fully agree it’s a great product and I plan to order another one a size larger for myself. I gifted the one I received to a friend because I didn’t want to hassle with the return procedure. I know my friend will enjoy and I look forward to hearing his feedback, we adventure quite often together.

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Ted C
Altitude Sun Hoodie

Lightest sun hoodie I’ve found, dries really quickly while being worn when I stop for a break and it feels good against my skin. I especially like the snug fitting hood, I hope the next iteration of this is made with a non-wicking polyester or polypropylene so I don’t have to wait for it to dry during a break. Drying is a cooling function which is nice in hot weather but not something I want in cold weather. Therefore I recommend this hoodie for warm weather use, not cool weather use (until they make one that is non-wicking). Both of my hoodies are going with me on my OV 100 Challenge.

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Darryl Dewar
Best Sun hoodie ever

Here in strong Sydney, Australian sunlight this hoodie performs exactly to my needs while fishing at the beach!!! Keep developing such top quality products