Summer SPF Clothing

[bagtagley]

Looking for recommendations on long sleeved shirts and pants that are suitable for hot, muggy summer weather. I basically can't get any sun, and I'm tired of being caked in sunscreen, so I need something that's significantly less shitty than the old khakis and retired dress shirts I'm currently employing.

I've been looking at hiking and climbing clothes, but which ones? I want as light and breathable as I can possibly get while still blocking the sun. The ability to do everything in said clothing (camping, hiking, swimming, gardening, drinking, hanging, etc.) would be great. Just ignore the fact that swimming in pants and a button-up shirt sucks.

[muted]

[bagtagley]

They make a full-length?

[Cruiser]

Outdoor research does a pretty good line of sun protection clothing. https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/e...sun-protection

[HappyCamper]

The OR Echo Hoody is my go to on sunny hot days. The slightest breeze will go right through it.

[muted]

They make a full-length?

Just need some light leggings and you are set. And some of these:



And this will complete the outfit:

[ticketchecker]

Friend of mine runs this brand out of Portland, ME https://12wt.com

[MultiVerse]

Black Diamond, Prana, Patagucci and so on all make sun hoodies.

For performance, less so for style, ExOfficio’s Sol Cool Ultimate Hoodie is pretty good because it has mesh pits, a vented hood and utilizes icefil fabric. The fabric is thin to keep cool but is also tightly woven for sun protection.

FYI, sometimes even athletic branded brands make use of a heavier fabric and/or a baggier fit with their sun shirts/hoodies.

[doebedoe]

I've really taken to these this spring. Like them for runs, mtbing, hiking in a good range of weather. Great for spring ski touring as well.

I've got the Gucci Tropic comfort, and one of the OR Echo Hoodys. Like them both. Perfer the OR for running, Pata for anything more around-town, hiking, etc.

Pataognia: higher SPF, simple hood design with no drawstrings, baggy fit (I prefer this for this type of shirt).

OR: More breathable, but more sheer. Rear pocket nice for a gel/ID/key. Drawstring hood (bad for me). Less durable feeling fabric.

Blood comes out of both well.

[SkiBall]

Ex-Officio has one called SolCool that I like, but I don't like the hoody version...weird design imo. And Patagucci. Check some water sports sites as well...got a couple silk weight shirts on NRS on clearance for a decent price.

[Rideski]

Blood comes out of both well.

Nice. Abrasion resistance is nice. I have long sleeve pants and shirt khaki style thin with spf and bug blocker that I like for 14ers, but I look like Ranger Bob.

Does Baker Bob Ranger Bob if a Ranger Bob could Bake?

[t-the-east]

Lots of recs for sun hoodies... I live em but they seem weird for day to day use. For looking like you’re in somewhat normal clothes, Columbia and/or TNF. We have a few work shirts that are spf 50, look nice, and I can meet customers in and not look like I’m heading out on a safari or a day of deep sea fishing.


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[Meadow Skipper]

Has anyone ever gotten sunburned through a long-sleeved cotton shirt? Just asking.

[Flyoverland Captive]

Coolibar is spendy, but great stuff.

My wife (redhead) lives in it all summer.

[t-the-east]

My wife (redhead).

Isn’t there some tgr picture rule that applies here?

[Flyoverland Captive]

Lol, I expected that.

[doebedoe]

Has anyone ever gotten sunburned through a long-sleeved cotton shirt? Just asking.

Probably not. But it also blows for medium or high intensity activities in hot weather.

[whyturn]

I like the OR active ice line. Cooling, thin and good protection

[stuckathuntermtn]

Have you tried spray-on sun block? It's great, no goo.

And how does spf clothing work? How do you get sunburnt through clothes? Seems like a scam/waste of money, but if it's not, please educate me.

[Meadow Skipper]

Probably not. But it also blows for medium or high intensity activities in hot weather.

Okay, then has anyone ever gotten sunburned through regular capeline/synthetic base layers. Or any clothing?

I guess what I'm saying is that the idea of "SPF" clothing has always mystified me.

[whyturn]

Have you tried spray-on sun block? It's great, no goo.

And how does spf clothing work? How do you get sunburnt through clothes? Seems like a scam/waste of money, but if it's not, please educate me.

Most clothing is SPF 15. Sun clothing is 50 and then more time in sun. Yah

[bagtagley]

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ve gotten burned through normal clothing. Thin wool and cotton, mostly. I don’t have a lot of skin pigment left, so it doesn’t take much.

Though, the title is a bit misleading. Mostly looking for full coverage that doesn’t suck the life out of me when it’s humid AF, which is most of the summer here. SPF values just add some certainty when shopping online.

[concretejungle]

Check out fishing clothing company. Simms, Columbia PFG, etc.

[snapt]

I live in these in thee summer and when in the tropics.
http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/me...nd_PLA_B_Brand


I wear sun shirts/sun hoodies from Simms/Patagonia when hiking/biking/fishing. One thing to note, skeeters have no issue biting through them! All the big names make lightweight spf work shirts as well.

[MegaStoke]

Okay, then has anyone ever gotten sunburned through regular capeline/synthetic base layers. Or any clothing?

I guess what I'm saying is that the idea of "SPF" clothing has always mystified me.

I'm currently sporting sunburnt shoulders after a 12hr mountain bike ride in a poly Fox jersey. Surprised me too, since it's not even slightly see through.