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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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Customer Reviews

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Andy Younts
First Time Out With Altitude Hoodie

First time using altitude hoodie today. It is the one I got with my UL 100 registration. Did a 6.5 mile power hike in eastern North Carolina today. 85 degrees and high humidity. This hoodie was awesome. Light, comfortable, moisture wicking. It only took one day and this will now be my go to hiking shirt and base layer. I have already ordered 2 more. This top will also be my go to travel shirt. Not only is it light and comfortable but it packs up very small and takes no room at all. I continue to be very happy with the gear I buy from Outdoor Vitals.

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Shane L
Nice Sun Hoodie with Some Improvements Needed

This is, as advertised, a nice thin sun hoodie. It dries quickly and breathes well. The blue color is attractive. The hoodie is lightweight and very packable. There are many positives to this hoodie. However, do note that it isn’t overly durable. It’ll snag somewhat easily. Also, there are no thumb holes, sadly. Finally, it does run a little small. I wear a large in other OV clothing, but this large fits me more like a medium. Overall this is a really sweet hoodie with a few negatives.

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Robert Boyd
A useful garment

I took my new Altitude Sun Hoodie on a 6 day backpack down into the Grand Canyon last week. I like it because it is lighter and cooler than the Black Diamond hoodie that I have used before.

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Carmen (OMO) Williams
Super Awesome Hoodie!

Very light and well made. Looking forward to using it on my up and coming thru hike of the River to River Trail in Southern Illinois.

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Jason Bolduc
Ultra light Pillow

Vary comfortable and like how it has the slip resistant on the pack side of it to help staying in place on the pad. One thing I don’t t like is that it has the pad attachment points, but doesn’t come with the strap if chosen to use it or not. Maybe add a removable strap if wanting to use it or not.