Review: Showers Pass Basecamp Merino Hoodie
The Showers Pass Merino Hoodie is soft, warm and lightweight. Perfect for wearing on outdoor adventures – and unlike other hoodies, this one is not too bulky for layering.
About Showers Pass
Showers Pass is a small company of outdoor enthusiasts based in Portland, Oregon. Many of their products are made for adventuring in the wet climate of the Pacific Northwest, with a wide offering of waterproof apparel items.
Purchase from Showers Pass: $135
Women's Basecamp Merino Hoodie
What I like about the hoodie
My skin tends to be sensitive to wool, but the merino blend fabric of this hoodie is soft and not at all scratchy. I like to wear it when hanging out at camp, on the beach, or around town. It doesn’t look like outerwear, so I find it’s suitable to wear anywhere. I also like the longer length for coverage when wearing leggings, and the hood provides an extra layer of warmth in cold or windy conditions.
Specs
- fabric: 95% merino wool / 5% polyamide
- sizing: XS to XXL
- all-season 230 gsm midweight fabric
- convenient zippered Kangaroo pocket
- UPF 40 sun protection
- merino wool naturally resists odor, wicks moisture
- reflective label at hem
Features
Fit: The cut is a bit on the athletic side and it fits close to the body. I’m 5’1″ and wear a women’s size small.
Durability: This is a very well made garment and I haven’t noticed any wear issues after several months of regular wear.
Washability: I’ve washed this hoodie several times in the washing machine using cold water and regular laundry detergent. As with all of my outdoor apparel, I hang it to dry instead of using the dryer.
Layering: This hoodie is lightweight and not bulky, so it works well with additional layers.
Additional features: The kangaroo pocket has zippers on both sides to keep any items kept inside from falling out.
Disclosure: this item was donated for the purpose of a review.