Patagonia's River Rambler Hybrid Sun Hoodie Review: All the features you need for hiking and fishing. The ultimate mountain shirt recommended for all outdoor lovers

In addition to "heat prevention," a concern when it comes to outdoor activities in the summer, is to protect against ultraviolet rays. For example, when climbing, high-altitude mountainous areas are colder in summer than in the lower reaches, but the higher the temperatures are, the closer the sun is, the stronger the UV rays become, and according to research by the Japan Meteorological Agency, it seems that when the altitude rises 1,000m, it becomes about 15% stronger. If you get exposed to strong sunlight without being protected, your skin will become inflamed in no time, so UV protection is a must.

Sunscreen cream, which is effective as a measure to combat UV rays, gradually decreases due to sweat and water, and you have to apply it continuously, which is often a hassle. An effective measure for such people is to prevent skin exposure. Wearing clothes with UV protection rather than applying sunscreen multiple times will prevent skin exposure and block UV rays. So I was looking for clothing that can protect against UV rays when climbing or fishing, and found Patagonia's " River Rambler Hybrid Sun Hoodie ."

Although this item is in the fly fishing category, it is not only designed to protect against UV rays, but also has a structure that prevents it from getting hot, and has gimmicks everywhere to make it easy to use, making it a great item for not only fishing, but also mountain climbing and hiking occasions.

This time we will be reviewing the versatile mountain shirt " River Rambler Hybrid Sun Hoodie" (for convenience, we will omitted it as River Rambler Hoodie)

Main features of the Patagonia River Rambler Hybrid Sun Hoodie

The River Rambler Hybrid Sun Hoodie is a removable hooded button-down shirt with UPF40+ UV protection. Lightweight and quick-drying, recycled polyester stretches and expands to suit your movements, providing moisture-wicking properties that keep your body dry and comfortable. The body and sleeve materials have been changed, making the arms around the arms particularly easy to move.

The sleeves have thumb holes that protect the back of the hand and are like long sleeves, making them easy to lift up. Both chests have large pockets that allow fishing gear such as fly boxes, and the mesh inside of the pocket also serves as ventilation, making it useful for ventilation in situations where you take a lot of effort.

It has a loop that is convenient for hanging sunglasses and Forceps, and the hem comes with a length cleaner to remove dirt from sunglasses, and the regular fit shape has just the right amount of room, making it perfect for outdoor activities as well as everyday wear, making it perfect for any occasion.

Favorite points

• It can be worn directly on your bare skin.
• Long sleeves and hood protect against UV rays
• Quick drying that dries quickly even when wet
• It is a button-down shirt and enhanced breathability with cutting back fabric
• Chest pocket that can also be used as ventilation
• Various details designed for practical use, such as lens cleaner, thumb holes, and snap buttons on the collar.
• A calm colour that can be worn in town

Interesting points

• Because it has long sleeves, it's still hot compared to short sleeves.
• The hood is buttoned and requires a lot of effort to remove

Main Specifications and ratings

Detailed review

It's a smooth feel that can be worn directly on your bare skin, and it dries quickly even when wet.

As I mentioned at the beginning that UV protection is a must for summer outdoor activities, but it's also the season when it comes to fighting the heat. It's not comfortable to feel hot to protect your skin from the sun. In that sense, comfort is also important for summer season layers, but the River Rambler Hoodie was extremely comfortable to wear.

Wearing size M at 185cm. Just the right amount of room and comfortable to wear

The elastic fabric does not interfere with movement, and the material is different between the body and sleeves, giving you a particularly flexible feel from the shoulders to the arms, making it clear that this fishing shirt was designed to be used in fly fishing. Even when climbing, trekking poles are often used to provide walking support and propulsion, so the ease of movement around the arms is directly linked to comfort.

Furthermore, the smooth texture of the fabric does not feel uncomfortable even when touched directly on the skin, and it actually feels good. When I actually tested it on the field several times, a river rambler hoodie but this was in great condition, and even when I was sweating, it didn't stick to it and had a moderate amount of room, which quickly dries out the absorbent sweat, so I felt very little discomfort while I was doing it. Since it has long sleeves, it's inevitably hot compared to short sleeves, but it has a high UV protection effect, and the sleeves are easier to lift, making it easy to regulate body temperature.

The shape is a shirt, but it is easy to lift up long sleeves

Long sleeves and hood protect against UV rays and just the right amount of breathability

Long sleeves and hooded for high UV protection

The River Rambler Hoodie has a hood that provides excellent protection to block ultraviolet rays around the neck, ears and head. Not only does it reduce exposure, but the fabric itself also has high UV protection and has the UV protection effect of UPF40+. UPF represents the UV protection index, and the higher the number, the more protective it is. For example, UPF40+ will cut down on the UV rays by 40.

River Rambler Hoodie is that it not only prevents UV rays, but it can be transformed to the optimal state depending on the scene and purpose. In situations where the hood becomes congested during layering, you can just remove the hood and use it as a plain shirt, and even when the hood is removed, the collar that stands up firmly and protects the neck. With the hood removed, it is no different to a regular plain shirt, so it can be worn without any discomfort in everyday life, making it useful on trails that seamlessly travel between the mountains and towns.

When the hood is removed, you can protect the neck by raising the collar.

The River Rambler Hoodie uses different materials for the body and sleeves . The body fabric that touches the body part is stitched tightly and does not mean that it is highly breathable, but the low-confidential button-down shirt and the moderate amount of room allows air to pass through, which increases breathability. Furthermore, the shoulders and sleeves are made of a more breathable material, which creates a hybrid structure that will help you escape sweating even when you're sweating. You can also adjust the temperature by unbuttoning depending on the heat, making it easy to adjust your body temperature while you are on the move. The body (and the back) also has the effect of protecting some wind, so even in situations where it was hard to decide whether to wear a windshell, I was able to continue working as I did by wearing a river rambler hoodie

Different materials are used from the body and shoulders to sleeves, making it a hybrid structure

The hood is buttoned and requires a lot of effort to remove

One thing that caught my eye after using it was that the button fastening was the hood attached. I can't help but think that snap buttons would have been easier and more convenient. It is thought to be designed with durability in mind, but it takes a little effort to remove the hood.

Button to attach the hood. It takes a while to remove it

Chest pocket with ventilation

We have mentioned that the button-down shirt makes it easy to regulate body temperature and that it uses highly breathable fabric from the shoulders to the sleeves, but the large chest pockets on both chests are mesh inside the pocket, and when opened, it can be ventilation and increased ventilation. When climbing, this ventilation intakes air and releases heat, preventing overheating.

The inside of the pocket is mesh, and when opened, it can be increased breathable

The pockets are large, so when fishing, you can store things you need while doing, such as fly boxes and rigging, and when climbing, you can always feel comfortable when you are using it as a ventilation system. When used as a ventilation system, it cannot be used as a pocket, but by using only one side as a ventilation system, it has been made possible to use it as a convenient feature.

The large pocket is perfect for storing fly boxes.

Various details designed for practical use, such as lens cleaner, thumb holes, and snap buttons on the collar.

The River Rambler Hoodie a good balance of comfort, breathability and quick drying , but it is packed with attention to detail to make it easier to use. Thumb holes are provided on the cuffs to protect the back of your hands and to increase heat retention when you feel cold. It is thought that heat retention is not necessary during the season when you fight against the heat, but the thumbhole is useful in environments where wind is constantly blowing in high altitudes, especially on ridges. There is also a small collar hidden behind the collar, which can be firmly blocked around the neck by standing it up.

By standing up the double-layered collar, you can protect it even close to your ears. The double collar is raised on the left

Next to the chest pocket is a loop that is convenient for hooking sunglasses and fishing gear. Furthermore, there is a lens cleaner on the back of the hem that can wipe off dirty lenses, so if sweat or other substances get stuck on sunglasses or glasses, you can quickly blow it up to ensure your vision.

The loop near the chest pocket is perfect for wearing sunglasses

The back of the hem comes with a lens cleaner that can be used to wipe off sunglasses

Summary: This all-purpose fishing shirt packed with handy gimmicks will captivate the hearts of hikers.

Patagonia River Rambler Hybrid Sun Hoodie

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The River Rambler Hybrid Sun Hoodie which appeared in the fly fishing category, is packed with useful features, is breathable and quick-drying, and has been tested for mountain climbing, hiking, fishing, and more, but it matches well in all outdoor activities and is a piece you can't let go. During the summer season, when you're concerned about UV protection against the heat, I'll enjoy wearing a River Rambler Hybrid Sun Hoodie

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Yosuke C

People who act with just one backpack with the motto of "as light as possible" so that they don't get inconvenient.

From spring to autumn, I chase after char deep in the mountains and go fishing in the mountain stream. We walked the mountains in search of spectacular views that cannot be seen from the ground. Camping to be healed by the bonfire. Snowboarding is a floating mountain with a mountain of silver.

A freelance writer who has been enjoying the outdoors for over 20 years and enjoying the outdoors in his own way all year round. Based on my experience writing articles for more than dozens of outdoor web media, I will be sharing my own experiences and tools that I have been using.

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