Bought an xl and large they weigh about 8-10oz depending on the size. Material is rated at 50 spf which is usually thicker but these are not bad, more of a tighter weave. Wore it for ten miles mostly sunny around 85°, did its job well. No odor treatment so I wouldn’t wear it daily next to skin.
Thanks for the update. Did you feel hotter than if you were in a Tshirt? Or was it comfortable temp wise?
Tough to say. The fabric reminds me of “cooling material” used for cooling towels as it holds moisture enough to create evaporation. I’m in Colorado and our summer sun is intense so any exposed skin gets uncomfortable fast. I have some light synthetic tshirts and an Outdoor Research Echo sun hoodie that breathe better but don’t have the sun coverage or spf rating. I would where this EB one in any hot dry climate while being active or not but in a humid environment probably just for low activity. I found it more comfortable than the BlackDiamond Alpenglow pro or the easy to find Columbia options as they are to thick.
Thats exactly the info I was looking for. I'm in the southeast so hot and humid is what I'm contending with. Will check out the Echo. Seems like some good reviews on that from other members here. Thanks again.
I agree it works and is pretty cool. I’d say not as cool as the Patagonia Capilene(note confirming this is correct name) which is the coolest I’ve found. I have fair skin and wear long sleeve almost always no matter what the weather. The Capilene is my go to, but for $12 these are pretty close.
I’m about 20lbs heavier, same height. I originally bought large, will work great as just a shirt when it’s hot. Went back and grabbed some mediums to use as more of a base layer. I like the hood on the medium much more.
Put them side by side and the Eddie Bauer (216g size M) is quite a bit thicker than the MH crater lake (156g) Closer in thickness to kuiu gila but not as slick feeling. Outdoor Vitals Altitude is still my favorite for hot weather
I was at the store yesterday tried the Mediun size and the fit was great. I have a kuiu Tiburon shirt in medium size and it feels a little more baggy. The Eddie Bauer is more fitted which I like better. I am 5’6, 156 lbs and the medium is perfect for me. Costco already has put the asterisk on these which means they will go on clearance very soon. In the next couple weeks they will most likely drop on price.
If you get them online and add 5 total you get them for 8.61 each.
Thanks for the heads up, ordering 5 worked for me. I bought in-store yesterday for $14.99 but will return. A great value for $8
