Updated 05/18/2025

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

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.

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