Our lightweight Merino wool hoodie lineup has something for everyone. From our lightweight, sun-protective Solstice hoodies to our ultralight Pursuit Collection to 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 Hoodies
Our Pursuit Hoodies are our most technical hoodies and our newest addition to the Ridge lineup. While the lightweight Solstice Hoodie is more casual, the Pursuit Ultralight Hoodie and Pursuit Air Hoodie are made for your biggest adventures.
The Pursuit Hoodie's incredibly light Merino wool fabric holds up well against abrasion, so you don't have to worry about rubbing from backpack straps, climbing sharp rocks or taking a tumble on the mountain bike.
For ultimate breathability, the Men's Pursuit Air Hoodie features Axio Merino mesh on the back and under the arms, plus an ultralight half zip to shed heat on the go. These ultralight hoodies have everything you need and nothing you don't.
Best for: Sun Protection
Solstice Lightweight Sun Hoodie
Our bestselling 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 (but 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 easily to anything you have planned after your day outside.
New this year, the Solstice Pro Sun Hoodie has a lightweight & breathable chest pocket, a low-profile hood cinch, and a half zip for more air flow.
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, running, ski touring, etc. It packs down small so it's easy to tuck away in a backpack.
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's still surprisingly lightweight and can be worn 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. You can't beat the coziness of 100% Merino wool.
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) | 6.5oz men's / 6.9oz (Pursuit Air) / 5.7oz women's | 8.5oz men's / 6.9oz women's | 9.2oz men's / 8.3oz women's | 16.8oz men's / 13.8oz women's |
| SPF | Darker colors 25 UPF | 30+ UPF | Not tested | 30-50 UPF |
| Fit | Formfitting | Relaxed fit | Moderate fit | Moderate fit |
| Dry time | Fastest | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Moisture wicking | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Breathable | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Temperature regulating | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |