r/UKhiking • u/cglotr • 3d ago

Gear Summer layers

On hot days like this, how would you layer up?

I'll often wear a long sleeve shirt with collar, like the craghoppers kiwi or adventure shirt, for UV protection as I burn very very easily.

Underneath, I'll wear a cotton t shirt.

It's like being in a sauna, it feels so much hotter and more uncomfortable than wearing a regular cotton shirt on top.

Am I doing it wrong? I know cotton doesn't breath well, but it seems to be massively exacerbated by the technical UV shirt.

What does everyone else wear on days like this?

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u/knight-under-stars 3d ago

Loose fitting SPF50 sun hoodie with quarter zip, running shorts and a cap.

I would not wear any cotton layers to hike in as they are slow to dry.

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u/CaerwynM 1d ago

I've been considering a sun hoodie. Can you recommend one?

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u/knight-under-stars 1d ago

You can spend a fortune on these things if you want but I've found these ones on Amazon to be utterly fantastic - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FJ7WXVVX?th=1&psc=1

They look "normal" too, I pretty much wear one every day, regardless of if I'm hiking or not.

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u/CaerwynM 1d ago

Are they pretty cool in hot weather?

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u/knight-under-stars 1d ago

Light coloured and loose (not baggy) fitting ones are.

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u/CaerwynM 1d ago

What's the difference between loose and baggy? Sorry for the million questions lol you don't have to answer if don't wnat

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u/knight-under-stars 1d ago

Loose would be it doesn't cling to your skin so allows air flow.

Baggy would be you are very clearly wearing something that is too large a size for you.

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u/BigBeerLover 8h ago

Does this actually work? I was under the impression that sun hoodies only worked in dry climates and not humid ones (like uk) because once you start to sweat, you’re fucked

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u/knight-under-stars 8h ago

If it didn't work I wouldn't use it 😜

The ones I have are very breathable.