Hooded Sweatshirts

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I've killed my new Hoody.

And I'm not terribly pleased. Seeing that it was only a coule months old. No more Carhartt for me. And Fall is rapidly approaching in Ohio. I want something that's fairly wind / water resistant.

Anyhow: I love the format of the Hooded Pullover and I'm looking for any help on these (or anything you can offer) fine Hoodies:

LL Bean makes two versions of this:

Mountain Classic Anorak & Mountain Classic Anorak, Insulated. Both look good, are priced right. I have worries that it won't hold up to hard use...

Ibex makes a Bug Wing Pullover. Looks good, price a little to high, though.. I wish I had better pics on this...

And that's all I could come up with. Anything else out there? You Guys & Gals use any of the above merchandise?

Thanks,

Brian
 
I have the LL Bean anorak shell, uninsulated. Its made of Supplex nylon and has held up well these past 10 years of use.
 
up well these past 10 years of use.

10 Years? No kidding?

How much do you wear it? Takes all kinds of Weather? I'll assume that you Layer in the Fall? How warm is it?

I'm looking at it for Fall / Spring / Summer...

Thanks,

Brian
 
Second the Mountain Classic. I have one pushing 10 years. It's all sun-faded and there's a spark hole in one arm, but it's still alive.

Here are a couple of other cool options: Buffalo Teclite Shirt West-Winds Ventile Windshirt

There are also a lot of ultralight hooded windshirts that are hoody style. They are very light, compact and versatile. For hiking, I replaced my Mountain Classic Anorak (~10 oz.) with a Buffalo Windshirt (~6 oz.) and later a Montane Featherlite Smock (~ 3 oz.).
 
I tend to pickup a new one every few months during the winter... plain navy blue, wear em enough for the cotton to start fading out, if ya cycle em out they last forever!

But, I'm interested in changing from my cheap ways... and going to something that will last indefitently also... so when ya find something, bring it here an tell us! :D
 
Hmmmm.... That Ventile Windshirt looks killer.

I wonder how well Ventile works? I've never owned anything in Ventile... Windproof / Waterproof? Hmmmm..

Good suggestions everyone. Keep them coming if possible!

JDMSMBACPA: Is your Mountain Classic insulated or regular?

Thanks,

Brian
 
i have a dickies one that i love, i also have a lot of logo ones not as fancy as the others.
 
If you just want the heaviest duty all cotton hoodie, check out Abercrombie and Fitch's offering.
Yeah, I hate their marketing to "young studs and supermodels" mentality, but their clothes are first rate.
Lenny
 
Ventile used to be popular with backpackers and mountaineers who could afford it before Gore-Tex. I never used it. I've been meaning to try a Ventile garment for a long time now. I ordered two different "corporate casual" style windbreakers, but neither one fit right (and for the price they HAD to fit right). I have played with swatches from www.west-wind.co.uk and their water resistance is amazing considering it is cotton. I think I might try the Ventile Shirt from www.west-winds.co.uk, but that is still about $85 plus shipping after deducting the VAT and doing the currency conversion (The windshirt would be about $172 plus shiipping).

I've read Ventile is significantly more breathable than Gore-Tex, which is why people still use it for cold weather travel and tents. It is cotton, however, and will eventually wet out despite the tight weave and water-repellant treatment. When it does, it will be a pain to dry.

You can get more info on ventile from www.ventile.co.uk

Oh...that windshirt also comes in UK DPM camoflage :cool:

P.S. My Mountain Classic is uninsulated.
 
I have owned an LL Bean Mountain Classic thinsulate anorak for years. I wear it from fall through spring, with an additional layer, such as a wool vest or primaloft liner, underneath during the winter. Very durable and comfortable. I like it because it is a little longer than a waist-length jacket, but not as long as a parka. It also allows good freedom of movement. The front kangeroo pouch is great for gear.

There are a few downsides to the anorak. It is not waterproof if drenched for an extended period of time, without additional treatment. It is also not very windproof. And, sometimes the pullover format can be a little awkward.

Overall, I would definitely buy another if this one would ever wear out.
 
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