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Is there a perfect hoodie?
I'm in search of the perfect hoodie. I have/or have had most of the usual suspects .... American Giant, Patagonia, TNF, UA, Flint and Tinder ... but have yet to be fully satisfied.
For those for who whom a hoodie is critical apparel, what do you wear? Or do you consider a hoodie as a commodity, like flip flops on Kaui where only the tourists wear OluKai.
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I have a merino lined Outlier hoodie that is pretty perfect. It’s full zip, has big hood, but not too big, it’s soft on the inside and pretty tough on the outside, I’d call it the best I’ve had.
I’m not sure if it’s still available though. And it’s pretty pricey like most of their stuff, I think it was like $180ish.
Found it, OUTLIER Merino Co/weight Zip Front Hoodie
Looks like it’s gone for now, but you can always call, sometimes they have one or two of seething but it’s not on the site.
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Nau M3 Hoody. Mine is about 6 years old and getting better every day.
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For proper analysis I need more details. Is this an outer layer or mid layer ?
-Joe
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Depends on the use, I have a cashmere hoodie my wife bought me years ago that gets better each year for casual wear. I go through athletic ones in a year or two, then replace.
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Arcteryx Solano
Craft Noble
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xjoex
For proper analysis I need more details. Is this an outer layer or mid layer ?
-Joe
Yes. Both. Not looking for something technical, per se. Looking for Colorado chic. But more Leadville than Boulder.
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Melanzana. Available only in Leadville. The gold standard in the hiking world. Don’t settle for anything less:cheesy:
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Ask the experts - post this on Facebook or ask around at the local nursey school, play ground, food court at the mall, is Orange Julius still around, dreaming of the rolling hot dogs
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The perfect hoodie can be found-in the trash.
Hoodies are for thugs, punks, and hipsters. :blink1:
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Peter Polack
The perfect hoodie can be found-in the trash.
Hoodies are for thugs, punks, and hipsters. :blink1:
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marley
Ask the experts - post this on Facebook or ask around at the local nursey school, play ground, food court at the mall, is Orange Julius still around, dreaming of the rolling hot dogs
This is nice.
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Bobonli
Melanzana. Available only in Leadville. The gold standard in the hiking world. Don’t settle for anything less:cheesy:
I'm interested in one of these if someone's rolling through...
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Zip or pullover?
I have 2 that see 90% of my jacket wear days. I'm not sure that either would qualify as (Leadville) CO chic, though. One is a Sport-Tek brand (Sport-Tek - Product Details - Mens/Adult / Sweatshirts & Fleece - ST238) which is one of those companies that mainly sells to folks needing promotional apparel. Light, 3-season type deal. Thin, but comfy. The other is my Dickies hoodie (Black Jacket | Fleece Hoodie | Dickies). I can live in either one of these. The Dickies one is more than I'd ever really pay for a hoodie, but I got it on sale, so...I could sorta justify it.
For me a perfect hoodie is cheap and replaceable. Wearable anywhere for any type of outing or work. Both of these satisfy those requirements.
Carhartt would be a close 3rd.
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That's a good one.
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j44ke
That's a good one.
I like the tellason better.
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Outlier ones are definitely more now than what Justin paid long ago. Spending a lot - I'd go for anything from Outlier.
I have a Myles hoodie w/ storm cotton that's nice, but the wrists are a little too tight (when you wear a timepiece any thicker than something meant for black-tie).
My go-to is an Arcteryx Atom SL though ... I wear it for everything between 45 and 70 degrees.
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For cotton, this:
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DCT
I purchased one of these a couple years ago and it not only fits perfectly on my skinny frame (yay for XS!), it's made really well.
For non-cotton, this:
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Bobonli
I have several of their fleece crew jerseys, a couple of which are somewhere around 15+ years old. Really durable. Also have some fleece pants and a few base layer crew jerseys that are the same vintage and they're all holding up nicely.
Fritz, the owner, is related to one of my best friends so I've been a fan since their inception.
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I'm a fan of the Topo Designs Fleece Jacket, but it is more of an outer layer: Fleece Hoodie - Men's I Topo Designs Super warm and well made.
I actually really like North Face fleece hoodies. Warm, comfortable and cheap enough you will wear it doing everything. This one I have two of: MEN’S CANYONLANDS HOODIE | United States You can wear them around town and on the bike.
And I got this Mountain Hardwear Monkey Man last year and wore it riding, running and around the house way too much: Access Denied A bit more tech looking in the pic than in real life.
Cheers,
-Joe
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I bought a Trouble North this spring, they supported Kaitie Keough and Team Averica womens CX team in Boston last year .... it's MUSA and I'm a fan.
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I've had the Chrome merino hoodie for a few years. Got great cycling-functional pockets: Merino Wool Cobra Hoodie - Form Meets Function - Long Sleeve | Chrome Industries
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I would not want to wear that jogging in mountain lion country!
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I have that one as well. Bonus points because it fits tall tubular people. I could do without the sill thumb holes.
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arimajol
If we entering to the world of merino. My favorite jacket is the ice breaker merino wool hoodie. absolutely the best garment to wear on an airplane.
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Plus another one on the Chrome Industries. Wearing mine now. Fit is awesome - Snug around a skinny torso and long sleeve length to keep the cuff in the right spot on the waist, even when riding. Never use the hood as a ‘hoodie’ but it keeps the back of my nice and protected.
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joosttx
If we entering to the world of merino. My favorite jacket is the ice breaker merino wool hoodie. absolutely the best garment to wear on an airplane.
Order sent
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Lionel
Order sent
I actually went to their sight to order another one (mine is 4 or 5 years old) and they did not have it. But the chrome one looks very similar
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joosttx
I actually went to their sight to order another one (mine is 4 or 5 years old) and they did not have it. But the chrome one looks very similar
The one I ordered is called the shifter.
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Dam I thought this was about Dura Ace vs Campagnola :) -Mike G
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Lionel
The one I ordered is called the shifter.
Thats it. Thanks for fimding it. I am going to order another one asap
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joosttx
Thats it. Thanks for fimding it. I am going to order another one asap
One never has too many icebreaker pieces. I also have an uber cool cashmere hoodie. But this is a whole lot more $.
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Lionel
One never has too many icebreaker pieces. I also have an uber cool cashmere hoodie. But this is a whole lot more $.
I hope the cashmere hoodie is in the color lavender
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I hope the cashmere hoodie is in the color lavender
pick your color Hoodie - Hoodies, Blousons - Cachemire Eric Bompard
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I have an Ibex merino one, 18.5 micron wool or something like that. Unfortunately they look to have shutdown, but hands down the only piece of clothing I would rush into my burning house to bring back out.
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Two
I have an Ibex merino one, 18.5 micron wool or something like that. Unfortunately they look to have shutdown, but hands down the only piece of clothing I would rush into my burning house to bring back out.
'Twas a sad day in my household when they shuttered their doors.