Our lightweight Merino wool hoodie lineup has something for everyone. From our lightweight, sun-protective Solstice to our ultralight Pursuit and our midweight Convict Canyon and Hyde hoodies, you'll be wearing Merino wool year round. Explore our lightweight hoodies to find the right one for you.
Best for: High Output Activities
Pursuit Ultralight Hoodie
Our Pursuit Hoodie is our most technical hoodie and our newest addition to the Ridge lineup. While the lightweight Solstice Hoodie is more casual, the Pursuit Ultralight Hoodie is made for your biggest adventures.
The Pursuit's incredibly light Merino wool fabric holds up well against abrasion, so you don't have to worry about rips or tears from backpack straps, climbing sharp rocks, or taking a tumble on the mountain bike. The darker colors offer 25+ UPF too. The Pursuit Ultralight Hoodie features a streamlined, seamless design with everything you need and nothing you don't.
Best for: Sun Protection
Solstice Lightweight Sun Hoodie
Our much-loved Solstice Sun Hoodie features all the benefits of Merino wool in a sun hoodie style. With 30+ UPF, you'll be protected from the sun while moving through the mountains (just don't forget sunscreen for exposed areas).
Made of the same lightweight Merino wool in our Journey and Wander tees, the Solstice has a loose fit, a hood with drawstrings, and long sleeves with thumb holes to keep you fully protected. Our customers also love that it transitions to whatever social occasion you have planned after your hike.
Best For: High Output in Colder Weather
Convict Canyon Mid Layer Hoodie
Our Convict Canyon Hoodies offer more warmth so people tend to wear them as a mid layer, although they work well as a base layer too. Made with Polartec Power Wool grid fleece, the Convict is a highly breathable and lightweight hoodie made for backcountry travel. It's the perfect mid layer to bring hiking, backpacking, ski touring, etc.
Best For: Casual Wear & Winter Sports
Hyde Mid Layer Hoodie
Our Hyde Full Zip Hoodie is 100% Merino wool and the heaviest hoodie in this lineup, but it still works well year-round. This 100% Merino wool fabric offers natural breathability, insulation, stretch and odor control, and the fabric is completely biodegradable.
People love it as a skiing and snowboarding layer or to wear at home, to work, running errands or out camping.
Ridge's Lightweight Merino Hoodies
| Pursuit Ultralight Hoodie | Solstice Sun Hoodie | Convict Canyon Mid Layer Hoodie | Hyde Mid Layer Hoodie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Made for | Rock climbing, backpacking, peak bagging, ski touring, trail running | Hiking, casual adventures, lifestyle wear, mountain biking | Resort & backcountry skiing, cooler summer adventures | Resort & backcountry skiing, daily wear, camping |
| Fabric weight | 135 GSM | 145 GSM | 155 GSM | 275 GSM |
| Merino wool content | 85% Merino wool | 87% Merino wool | 42% Merino wool | 100% Merino wool |
| Grab it in this weather | Warmer weather | Cooler to warmer weather | Cooler weather | Cold weather |
| Weight (size M) | 6 oz men's / 5.6 oz women's | 8.7 oz men's / 7.5 oz women's | 9.2 oz men's / 8.3 oz women's | 16.8 oz men's / 13.8oz women's |
| SPF | Darker colors 25 UPF | 30+ UPF | Not tested | 30-50 UPF |
| Fit | Formfitting with scuba hood | Relaxed fit | Moderate fit | Moderate fit |
| Dry time | Fastest | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Moisture wicking | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Breathable | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Temperature regulating | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |