Is the Outdoor Research Astroman the Best Sun Hoodie EVER?

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@tomnoyb8301 Ай бұрын

Astroman is best-in-class. Rare Nylon hoodie, for those who aren't compatible with polyester. Nylon is the coldest fabric on cold mornings. Quarter-zip for those who want the broadest temperature usage. Limited to 3XL, this author has to sew 4" on the hem for length, and it's still worth the trouble. Light-gray doesn't reflect sun as well as white, yet Astroman is still best. Thumb-loops are more than adequate, making sleeve-length universal (sewn-in thumb-holes require sleeves that are otherwise too long). Remarkably useful pocket.

@lorimeeker9901 4 ай бұрын

Omg such a thorough review! A sun hoodie is def the next gear up be investing in. Thanks!

@HikeCalifornia 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE 4 ай бұрын

lol 😂 I have 2 of the baleaf and 4 of the roadbox. Both from Amazon! The baleaf is the older version idk if the new ones are the same material. But they make a good base layer in cold weather. I got the roadbox sun hoodie’s in green and one tan. I just liked the colors and they were cheap. They are lighter fabric than the baleaf… Don’t be afraid to try out cheap Amazon clothing. You might be surprised! I got a really bad ars beater puffy in size 4XL for cheap on Amazon and it fills the void in my backpack perfectly ✌🏻

@HikeCalifornia 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I've been pretty disappointed with Baleaf in general. I may do a video on the sun hoodie at some point. Haven't tried Roadbox.

@rodoutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Nice video. I usually rotate the Astroman and Echo hoodies. I'll usually wear the Echo hoodie in colder temps because it has a tigher fit and I got it in a darker color. I'll use the Astroman during hotter temps since it has a looser fit and I got it in a light grey color. I'll take it when there's more mosquitoes or brush since the nylon seems to be more durable.

@HikeCalifornia 4 ай бұрын

Thanks; I appreciate the thoughts! Agreed on the durability of the Astroman; I tend to go to the prAna Sol Defender in cooler temps. The Echo has become a fairly superfluous piece for me.

@rodoutdoors 4 ай бұрын

@@HikeCalifornia Nice. I should pick up a few more sun hoodies. I tend to wear them everywhere these days lol. The first one I picked up was a Simms brand geared toward fishing. I might try REI's during one of their sales.

@barryking6336 4 ай бұрын

How does it compare to the Astroman Air hoody?

@HikeCalifornia 4 ай бұрын

I haven't tested the Astroman Air, so take this for what it's worth, but I believe it compares quite favorably to the Astroman. It's a lighter material, with the tiniest bit less stretch and a bit less relaxed a fit, but it doesn't sacrifice any UPF protection. The Astroman Air lacks thumb loops, but seeing how minimal they are on the Astroman, I'm not sure it's much of a loss.