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The REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie is a king of comfortable sun shirts, and that's the main reason it has won our top award. However, that only starts to describe what we found so attractive. The thin, light and stretchy fabric also packs a UPF 50+ sun protection rating punch, the excellent hood with cinch strap is one of the best we've ever tested, and reinforced thumb loops keep the sleeves covering your arms and hands up to your knuckles. All this attention to detail proves to us that this hoodie is an expert at keeping you covered up. 
A few features you won't find on this hoodie are a front zipper or any pockets. That said, we didn't find these omissions too wanting. The loose fit allows for easy air circulation and more than made up for the lack of a zipper, and we appreciate the lightweight more than we were missing pockets. From thru-hiking to trail building, the Sahara Shade Hoodie will keep you protected while looking and feeling great. 

The REI Co-op Sahara Shade Hoodie is a king of comfortable sun shirts, and that's the main reason it has won our top award. However, that only starts to describe what we found so attractive. The thin, light and stretchy fabric also packs a UPF 50+ sun protection rating punch, the excellent hood with cinch strap is one of the best we've ever tested, and reinforced thumb loops keep the sleeves covering your arms and hands up to your knuckles. All this attention to detail proves to us that this hoodie is an expert at keeping you covered up. 
A few features you won't find on this hoodie are a front zipper or any pockets. That said, we didn't find these omissions too wanting. The loose fit allows for easy air circulation and more than made up for the lack of a zipper, and we appreciate the lightweight more than we were missing pockets. From thru-hiking to trail building, the Sahara Shade Hoodie will keep you protected while looking and feeling great. 
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