What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "This is the kind of layer I pack for everything—rafting, hiking, even long trail days on the bike. It’s super breathable, dries fast, and the back zip pocket stash makes it ridiculously easy to pack down. Plus, the UPF and thumb loops give that extra bit of protection I want when I’m out all day." When the sun’s beating down and the stoke is high, we reach for the KAVU Sunshade Hoodie. Whether we’re pushing miles on the trail, floating downriver, or heading up for a big peak day, this hoodie keeps us cool, dry, and protected through every moment. Built from a breathable closed-hole honeycomb mesh knit with UPF 30+ sun protection, it stretches and wicks with ease—because we’re not slowing down for the heat. Thumb loops and hand pockets add that extra dose of comfort on long adventures, while 4-needle flatlock seams keep chafe at bay. The curved hem and yoke styling give it a little shape, and when the sun dips low, the whole hoodie packs into its own back zip pocket. From desert scrambles to alpine ridgelines, the Sunshade Hoodie is made for all our sun-chasing, trail-living, river-hopping KAVU days.