wanderingrichard
Life of the Party
Once had a seller in a Kuwaiti bazaar try to tell me that the item I was holding had fabric made from the labor of the finest Rayon Worms in the world...
A hoody that will elevate your next adventure
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Sorry Swimmy, got my new hoodie today and it’s way too tight and constrictive. They’re obviously cut for much slimmer dudes than me! Around the middle is fine but it’s really tight on the shoulders and biceps. I can’t see myself casting all day in it.
I’m bummed because it seems like a super nice quality garment. But I’ll send it back and maybe try an XL.
Andy
Once had a seller in a Kuwaiti bazaar try to tell me that the item I was holding had fabric made from the labor of the finest Rayon Worms in the world...
That guy deserved your money.
I thought the same. Im between L and XL in most shirts and I had ordered some XLs and they fit like a smaller L. And free fly says to order up a size since it will shrink.
Funny though I got some of their shorts in XL and they are a little big but damn comfy. Shirts were nice too but I returned them
swimmy
An honest tune with a lingering lead
Bummer. I like the fit (size M) even after a few washes.
Tell you what, for your trouble I'd be happy to send you a slightly used Patagonia hoody. I can't remember which style it is but they are a heavier denier than the cool capilene and they run big. It is a size M but will probably fit ya. It is a great hoody early or late season but a little heavy for summer.
If you want it, pm me your address and I'll fed ex it over next week, free of charge.
Hey thanks Swimmy, I appreciate the offer but it’s not necessary. Im just gonna swap the free fly one for an XL, I think they offer free return shipping.
Very nice gesture though dude! Thanks
Andy
I really like the sun hoody from orvis. I'm 155# but have wide shoulders so did a large. My wife says it looks like a girls PJ's, but really the color is good for sky backgrounds, I'll try the river next. I'll have to see how it wears.
I love my Patagonia hoodies...great fit, great feel, great protection.
Well since I only took a single carry-on on my flight I didn't have room for much.. score at Idaho Falls TJ Max! 10$ each, clearance sun shirts. Not a hoody but close enough for me.
Bass-O-Matic
Life of the Party
Plenty of room in the shoulders... reflects rays well too!
I'm sure some of you are experienced with these, but since I'm new to them I'm trying them out. I wore a standard shirt for 3 hrs. then the sun hoody for 3 hours. The hoody was cooler, even later in the morning, especially if I could get a puff of wind. I think the regular shirt was better in the pokey brush. I picked up some seed burrs on the regular but not the sun hoody. Not sure if that because I just didn't run into them though. I will need a different color for this river which doesn't have much sky background though, and maybe I'll try another mentioned brand as well. Easy laundering is a must for me.
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Exofficio Men's Solis UPF 50 Hoody
This hoody wicks moisture, dries quickly and protects you from the sun, for all day comfort
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Gila LS Hoodie | Verde
The Gila lineup offers sun protection and hot weather comfort through Cool-Touch Fabric Technology and design. These styles will be perfect for hot weather hunting, scouting, or outdoor activities with long periods of sun exposure. FEATURES 92% Polyester / 8% Spandex knit, 135gsm UPF 50+...
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Well while I was dithering over whether I really “needed” another hoodie, no matter how awesome and buttery soft, they’ve gone on sale. So I ordered two, of course. Trying the Medium fit and hoping for the best as they’re non returnable. I’m 5’ 9” - 5’’10” depending on how much my spine has compressed, and slightly less ripped than Swimmy.
Yes, I tried to exchange mine for a larger size and was startled to see it wasn’t eligible for exchange due to being on clearance. So we’ll wash it and hope it shrinks down enough to fit my wife. It is a nice fabric but Caveat Emptor!
Andy
Feel free to use me as a measure of "rippedness" as well. I'm average/not ripped.
That way you don't have to be less than anything. You can be more ripped than Long Rod. Now it's a positive statement!
Perspective is key.
cdnred
Life of the Party
Quickie review: Fit is good, just a bit on the small side for a Medium. I'm right on the cusp between M and L, and often go for the bigger size as being more forgiving. I usually wear a Patagucci hoodie and the FreeFly definitely has a less voluminous hood, but still fits under or over a ball cap just fine.
The fabric is indeed buttery soft and very comfy; time will tell how durable it turns out to be. The most notable difference from similar garments is that (as expected) the Bamboo based fabric dries considerably more slowly than polyester. I can tell it takes longer to air dry after washing, and when it gets wet in the field feels cooler and will stay wet much longer than the full synthetic. I think this shirt will mostly see sunny warm tropical trips and stay home when I may run into more challenging weather.
I'm expecting the Camo pattern to really increase my success rate.
The fabric is indeed buttery soft and very comfy; time will tell how durable it turns out to be. The most notable difference from similar garments is that (as expected) the Bamboo based fabric dries considerably more slowly than polyester. I can tell it takes longer to air dry after washing, and when it gets wet in the field feels cooler and will stay wet much longer than the full synthetic. I think this shirt will mostly see sunny warm tropical trips and stay home when I may run into more challenging weather.
I'm expecting the Camo pattern to really increase my success rate.
