The Mirage

I’ve been wearing sun hoodies long before they became mainstream. Most of mine have been polyester because that was all that was available. They worked, but after a few hours on the boat or trail they would hold odor in a way that never sat well with me. That pushed me to try a wool option.

The Mirage wool sun hoodie from Evolved Supply Co is exactly what I was looking for.

The lightweight wool feels balanced for high-output days. It regulates well, does not feel heavy, and the construction is solid. The stitching, zipper, and seams all feel durable. It feels like something that will hold up for years of use.

I wore it on a full day hike and sweated in it from start to finish. At the end of the day, it did not carry the odor I am used to with synthetic hoodies. That alone justifies the switch to wool.

The fit is dialed in. The hood sits securely on my head and provides coverage along the sides of my face without narrowing my field of view. The zipper gives flexibility—open for airflow on climbs, closed high enough to protect the upper chest from sun exposure. I’ve had issues with other hoodies leaving that area exposed. This one does not.

The added length is another detail done right. I can reach overhead or bend without the hem riding up. It stays in place and allows full range of motion.

Sizing was my main hesitation. I typically fall between medium and large. Mediums tend to run tight, larges tend to feel loose. The sizing guide on the site helped narrow it down. I ordered a Medium and the fit is exact—athletic without restriction.

Evolved Supply Co also included a handwritten note from Darwin thanking me for the purchase. Small touch, but it reflects care in how they run the business.

I would purchase this again, and likely will.

This was my first time hiking with a sun hoodie, and I’ll be honest — I wasn’t totally convinced I needed one for 15–25°C (60–77°F) conditions. After taking this on a multi-day backpacking trip, I can’t imagine not bringing it.

The biggest surprise was how cozy it felt — not in a warm, heavy way, but in a protective way. The hood gave full coverage for my neck and head, and I didn’t need to wear a hat. It kept the sun off my skin all day, and I avoided any burns entirely. Meanwhile, my hiking partner (no sun hoodie) ended up with neck burn. That alone made it worth it.

I also have medium-length hair, and the hood was great in wind — kept everything controlled without feeling restrictive.

The merino content is what really sets this apart. I avoid synthetic sun hoodies because I tend to stink them up quickly. With this one (96% merino), odor control was excellent. Even after long climbs and back-to-back days, it barely held smell. That’s huge for me.

The deep front zip is another standout feature. On hotter, sustained climbs, I could vent aggressively and regulate temperature easily. A lot of sun hoodies don’t offer that kind of ventilation. It makes a real difference when you’re moving uphill in direct sun.

I washed it each night during my trip and it dried overnight without any issues.

Overall, it’s lightweight, comfortable, breathable, and protective. It feels natural and soft against the skin — not technical or plasticky — and performs incredibly well in real hiking conditions.

This converted me into a sun hoodie believer.

This hoodie is very lightweight, so light in fact, that we were initially worried it might not work well, but it does. Being from the drizzly PNW we get a lot of days where you just need something to take off the chill, but it also needs to work when the sun decides to come out and fry us for a bit before everything turns back into the soggy, chilly, grey we know and love. Add to that our family lives in the desert, so we needed something that would work for all sun, all day, and this has ticked every box.

You can tell a lot of thought went into these, and even though it's a silly plus, I love the variety of colors offered (we bought a woman's hoodie too; not just white, or pink, or lavender -THANK GOD!). Husband got the olive and loves it, and I have the purple; it's gorgeous.

I wash on delicate and hang to dry and it dries quickly.

Husband is 6'1 180lbs and the large fits well. The perfect outdoor shirt designed by someone who actualy spends a lot of time outdoors.

Love love this hoodie! Great quality and great fit as well!! I've owned a few hoodies over time and this one is by far the best one!! Really great product - I will buy more gear from you guys for sure.

Laurent Empereur

This is exactly what I was looking for in a new sun hoodie. I love natural fibers and this shirt is great. I couldn’t be happier with the fit, color and design. If you are like me and sick of wearing plastic shirts to hike in, buy this shirt!!! I’m already looking at buying another one because I love it so much.