WRITTEN BY: BARRY O’CONNOR
PRODUCT: OUTDOOR RESEARCH ECHO HOODIE
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Outdoor Research Men’s Echo Hoodie
$85.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Outdoor Research Women’s Echo Hoodie
$85.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Quick and Dirty:
- One of my essentials for ski-touring and backpacking.
- Pros: solid sun protection, very breathable, quick drying, all in a stretchy, lightweight, and comfy fabric
- Cons: ??
- $85, 150g, UPF 15
Review
One of the few tech fabrics that doesn’t stink after multiple days of use (my wife might say otherwise). I’ve worn this on multiple backpacking trips including a 7 day hike in the Sawtooths, and 1) did not get a sunburn despite long days of alpine exposure, 2) was able to stand the smell of myself day after day, and 3) stayed cool, dry, and comfortable. Ski touring, this has been a great sole layer on warm spring days, and an excellent layer on cooler tours. The material is thin enough that the hood fits comfortably under a hat or helmet. It’s only rated to UPF 15, but for my uses, I can’t see a need for more sun protection.
Who it’s for
Anyone who spends time playing out in the sun: backpackers, skiers, runners, climbers, mountaineers, anglers.
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Pair with it
The Patagonia Houdini Jacket and Black Diamond Dawn Patrol pant for a solid spring touring combo.
The Patagonia Strider Pro Short for backpacking and trail runs.
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