Crater Lake Hoodie - Men's
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Ultimate sun protection for adventures with the Crater Lake Hoodie
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"This sun hoodie is a game-changer for desert hiking and high-altitude adventures. The UPF 50 protection is serious business, and I love how the three-piece hood covers my neck completely. The thumbhole cuffs stay put during scrambles, and the fabric breathes incredibly well even in 90-degree heat."
Intense heat has never deterred our outdoor pursuits, and neither will harmful UV exposure thanks to the Mountain Hardwear Crater Lake Hoodie. This comprehensive sun protection system allows us to hike, climb, and explore confidently without concern for skin damage. The innovative three-piece hood shields both front and back neck areas, while thumbhole cuffs secure sleeves in position, enabling the lightweight, moisture-managing fabric to deflect solar radiation during summer's most intense conditions.
Details
- Complete sun protection system for intense summer outdoor activities
- UPF 50 solar shielding defends against harmful ultraviolet radiation
- Lightweight synthetic construction wicks sweat to maintain cool comfort
- Three-piece hood design shields ears and neck from sun exposure
- Thumbhole cuffs maintain sleeve position during active movement
- Gusseted underarms and dropped shoulders enhance mobility and comfort
- Flatlock seams prevent chafing during extended outdoor sessions
- Quick-dry fabric performance for multi-day adventures
- Item #MHWZ9O4
- Material
- 88% polyester, 12% elastane
- Fit
- regular
- Center Back Length
- 27.35in
- Style
- hoodie
- Pockets
- none
- Hood
- fixed
- Thumbholes
- yes
- UPF Rating
- 50
- Claimed Weight
- [medium] 6oz
- Activity
- hiking, casual
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 158 ratings
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The product is a lightweight, breathable, and comfortable sun protection shirt that is versatile for various outdoor activities. Reviewers praise the soft, stretchy material, effective sun protection features, and the shirt's ability to keep them cool even in hot, sunny conditions. Some common concerns include the material retaining odor and potentially stretching out over time, as well as the sleeves being too short for taller users. Overall, the sun protection layer is considered an excellent choice for warm weather activities.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 11, 2025
Comfortable and useful on the trail
Soft sun cover that looks great. Versatile and comfortable. Quality product by a respected outfitter.
August 8, 2025
Great sun hoodie with some minor complaints
So far, I have used this shirt twice and it has performed well. I live and recreate in an alpine environment (6,000-12,000 ft typically). This shirt has is very light weight and breathable, but does a great job protecting me from the sun. It is also a the softest sun shirt that I have owned and is overall very comfortable to wear. My only complaints are the hoods neck and the thumb holes. The section of the hood that covers the front of your neck, just underneath your chin is a little restrictive. I have a larger Adams apple which rubs against the fabric and can be a bit uncomfortable at times. I have an REI Sahara sun shirt that is split at this area with overlapping pieces of fabric to ensure coverage and it is a much more comfortable fit. Second, the thumb holes are split horizontally rather than vertically, which creates good coverage but causes the fabric to bunch up which can be mildly uncomfortable. Other than those two complaints, I really like the shirt and it has performed well. I definitely recommend it. For reference, I bought a large and am 6'3" and weigh 170lbs.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
August 4, 2025
It does it's job
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Size Bought:
- M
I have been wearing it for two months and I like it. I like the fit, it protects my skin from sun as expected. The only two things that I don't like it's neck attached to the hood it makes you look like you wearing a hijab and material that pills to easily.
August 4, 2025
Will be buying in more colors
Super light and stretchy shirt covers long arms and doesn't smell like cheap plastic fabric shirts
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca
August 3, 2025
Great Shirts, poor shipping practice
I love this shirt. I am tall and it covers my hands when needed. The.hood easily covers a ball cap making it very shady. I am unhappy that they could not be shipped to my home on Salt Spring Island. This is the only company that I have dealt with that could not.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca
July 27, 2025
Well worth the money, when on sale.
This UV hoodie is very comfortable and does a nice job keeping the sun off, even during the hottest part of the day. I am able to work outside longer by keeping the sun’s rays off my skin. The only drawback is that the hoodie takes forever to dry. Definitely not a dealbreaker by any means but I would have thought the material would dry quicker hanging on a hanger. The only dealbreaker is paying full price. When these go on sale then it is well worth the money to purchase a couple.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
July 27, 2025
Buttery Soft.
Took it on a 3 day backpacking trip to the Eastern Sierra's. Shirt has a buttery feel. I did learn that mosquitos can still bite you thru it ;) My back got lit up, but perfect for sun coverage and light base layer.
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
July 26, 2025
It really works well
Lightweight and keeps me super cool in hot weather
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.ca
July 25, 2025
Great Fit, Cool, doesn’t hold smell
Just wore this out for a week long backpacking trip. It kept me cool and kept me from burning in sun at high elevation.Wore it four days straight then rinsed it in a creek with a little bronners, it dried in about 20 minutes in the sun and was good as clean! Didn’t hold onto smell either. I would buy another .
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
July 21, 2025
Great Sun Shirts
Perfect shirts - I will be buying more. Light, breezy, amazing sun protection even when the UV forecast is in the 8-9s. Resistant to briars and brush. All around fantastic
Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com
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