Customers overwhelmingly praise this hoodie for exceptional sun protection, lightweight comfort, and durability. Most highlight outstanding UV blocking for beach days, hiking, and water activities, noting the hood effectively shields the neck and face while keeping wearers cool. The soft, breathable fabric is frequently called comfortable and perfectly weighted, with many reporting years of reliable wear. Reviewers appreciate the form-fitting design and functional details like wrist coverage. Some wish for more color options or extended sleeve length, and a few mention fit or transparency concerns, but most consider it an essential sun-protective layer worth repurchasing.
Works well as a sun shield for me. Soft and loose. Didn’t think I would use the hood but I found it helpful in intense sun. Would buy another if available in a soft pink or soft
Alice
Michigan
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★★★★★★★★★★
August 12, 2026
Amazing on wicked hot days
Weight: 170-180 lbs
Height: 5'7"
Size Purchased: Large
Fit: True to size
Used for: Casual or Every Day
It's amazing how comfortable this is on wicked hot days, even though it feels cotton-y instead of nylon-y. I have a lot of nylon sun shirts but this one is better than all of them
GooseMama
Upstate NY
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 26, 2026
Sun Tracker Hoodie
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Camping, Hiking
I'm super sensitive to the sun. This shirt is lightweight and soft. I can throw the hood on when I'm in direct sunlight which is awesome. I don't get too hot either.
Becky207
Maine
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 24, 2026
This is the perfect light weight cover! I can wear this all year long. True to size and washes well. Wish there were more colors!
Betty
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July 24, 2026
Great fabric, too short
Used for: Running or Fitness
In my regular size—medium, petite—I’m 5’1”—the shirt is too tight and too short. I returned it for a large regular, which I’ve kept and love. When I tried to buy another on sale, I
Old runner
Vermont
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 18, 2026
Sun protector
Used for: Travel, Relaxing, Hiking
Perfect for summer weather. The sun is so strong and this is exactly what I needed
LauraR
Rockland MA
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 16, 2026
New version not same
Had bought one of these tops several years ago and I wanted another one. But unfortunately even though they were made with the same materials- the style was different and did not f
Melloyello
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 12, 2026
Good spf
Used for: Travel, Cycling, Casual or Every Day
Bought as a sunscreen fabric. I wear it over my swim top, taking it off to go into the ocean, then put it back on . It seems to shield well and is not too hot.
M55AA
Ann Arbor
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 11, 2026
Great for traveling!
Used for: Travel
Bought this for summer and a trip to the equator. I like that it’s very lightweight and easily packable. The shade of green is lovely. It hugs your body so I went a size up.
mjp1
Bridgeport, CT
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 4, 2026
Love this hoodie!
Used for: Travel, Cycling, Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling, Running or Fitness, Snowshoeing, Yoga, Camping, Hiking
Very soft, beautiful color and fabric and nice fit!
Jamie
Waupaca Wisconsin
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 2, 2026
Great sun shirt!
Used for: Camping, Hiking
This shirt is super lightweight & perfect for gardening, hiking, and overall just being outside.
Ohio
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★★★★★★★★★★
July 1, 2026
So far so good.
Nice fit, lightweight looking forward to wearing it for hiking and on the beach.
Nago
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 30, 2026
See through!
Bought a white one. You can completely see through it. Not what I want at my age.
Response from L.L.Bean
July 4, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry the hoodie was not what you expected. We're glad you returned it, as we do not want you to keep anything from L.L.Bean that isn't completely satisfactory.
Clare
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 30, 2026
Great beachwear
Beautiful shade of blue, nice fabric. Next time I’m ordering it without a hood and a medium for a snugger fit.
Nonickname
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 27, 2026
I bought another one
I love this so much I bought another one. May go for more.
RI Grandma
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 20, 2026
Great Sun Shirt
Used for: Camping, Hiking
I bought 2 of these sun shirts. Sometimes LLBean shirts can be kind of boxy but these were more form fitting but not tight which I prefer-ordered my normal size of small. I use t
Deb27
Massachusetts
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 18, 2026
style not for me
Used for: Relaxing
This style doesn't look right on me. It seems to be good quality.
Marian
N. Bonneville, WA
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 13, 2026
Sunsmart longsleave hoodie
Love this sunsmart hoodie. It is lightweight and soft - very comfy. I hope it will be offered in more colors.
Chrism
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 10, 2026
Too heavy for me
Felt too thick and heavy to be a sunshirt. Did not care for texture of fabric either. Returned it.
Cal hiker mom
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★★★★★★★★★★
June 7, 2026
Lightweight and comfy.
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day, Paddling
Love this lightweight hoodie. I found it the perfect weight for early morning kayaking.
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