Recently took this on a backpacking trip and enjoyed the pack-ability and comfort of the coat.

These taste great and work well. Highly recommend this product.

These shorts are one of my favorite buys at OV! I’m a trail runner first and have had other brands. The good fit and quality we're obvious right away! Well done OV!

I researched best lite weight sun hoodie and found outdoor vitals and bought two, I have two more coming after wearing in Tahoe area hiking. Best price and tech design. Even though no UPF rating I hiked all day and did not have a problem. My friend hiked in a different brand and we compared notes, both agree, for the money, performance and quality, outdoor vital is the best

great product. Good assortment of flavors. Gives a boost of energy when you need it.

This pack is well thought out with lots of pockets. I will say it does take some time to get used to a frameless fast pack after using a Gregory Juno framed pack for so many years! I took it up for an inaugural fast hike in the Rockies and I was pleased to say I had everything at my fingertips and I actually forgot I had it on a few times. You need to play with the straps a bit to get fit right and I can fit all my essentials to be safe for 15-20 km out on trail for the day. I tried to fit my backpacking gear but alas I am not that ultralight yet so this pack will have to do for day hikes! I am happy with this pack.

I love this windbreaker. It's super light and keeps the wind out. I've used it a few times since I purchased it and did not disappoint, including a mild rain storm. It has a permanent home in my pack. I have a number of Outdoor Vitals gear and really like everything I have from them.

My neighbor/hiking buddy and I both bought the Ventus hoodie as a potential replacement for our heavier puffy jackets while out on trail. The hoodie feels ultra light, yet warm and fairly wind resistant. So now for the verdict: I’m not sure this will replace my puffy for a few reasons. 1. I think this is more purpose built to be worn during hiking/running/ working up a sweat as it feels very breathable vs a puffy jacket. More like an active workout layer. My puffy is more for still moments like a break at the summit or around the fire in the cold morning. 2. It runs very small. You will want to consider sizing up- I’m 5’9 185 and I got large and it is nearly skin tight and fits like a snug medium. I figure tightness helps with warmth so i decided to keep this for a winter on-trail outfit and to pair with a shell over it. But if you would plan to have this as an outer layer as demoed in OV videos, and wear layers under this, you will need to size up. My friend had identical experience with his being very tight. It is summer here now (purchased in June 2025) so I have not tested in cold temps, again I don’t think this will replace my puffy jacket for evenings at camp, and still moments in harsh cold, but it does provide a ultralight hoodie option that has more wind resistance than a traditional cotton hoodie, and is more designed for active use. But you must order a size larger if you want to layer clothing under it or wear it in casual scenarios.

Camped out in my cabin above the arctic circle - Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada (69.1169° N, 105.0597°W)- in early June. Perfect vest! I could have bought 1 size down but worked well over a fitted puffy jacket riding on the ATV, and roomy/comfy fit over a merino wool t-shirt at 40° in late evening sun.

And definitely cheaper buying direct. I have an entire ultralight backpacking kit from these guys and it is second to none. Fantastic, high-end gear with no brand name mark up or middleman. Handled my AT and CDT section hikes as well as any named brand gear you will find. You will not be unhappy with what you get.

The fit and style is perfect. Nice fabric weight too.

Pillow worked great, the traction beads kept it in place on my air mattress. A simple trick for even more comfort, let a little air out and stand the pillow on end and put the bowed part under your neck for even more height and comfort. Highly recommended pillow!

After having to manually blow up my sleeping pad inside a one person tent during a rain storm, I decided it was time to purchase the Flextail Gear Zero. Ahhh…no more blowing into the pump sack or contorting myself to try to make things work inside my tiny tent. Flextail Gear Zero weighs LESS than my pump sack and makes my end-of-hike camping routine so much easier! I can be doing other things while the pump does all the inflating for me! Big win!

While I know sun hoodies are all the rage, but I questioned whether I would feel hotter wearing one than I would in short sleeves or sleeveless shirts. The Altitude Sun Hoodie was great and when I switched , mid-run from short sleeves to the hoodie my temp remained the same. A Benefit was at stream crossing I could get the sleeves wet and it help with the heat. For context, I'm 57 yrold, 5'6" and 130 so I tend to handle heat well. The only minor issues I have so far is the cuffs on the sleeves are a bit tight. Really hard to get over my Garmin watch. And the hood it a bit loose with no way to tighten. Both this and another OV jacket I have really need to be worn with a hat of some kind to keep the hoods on. Or you need a big head. Overall, very happy with purchase.

Great sun hoodie
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