Customer Reviews Columbia PFG Tidal Deflector™ Hoodie

I was worried this top may be hot in the sun but it wasn't! The fit is great and there's even a slit in the hood for a ponytail. I also love that the back is a little longer than the front. This top is exactly what I was looking for and I am about to order more! I'm 5'6", 135 lb and a medium fits perfect.

This is a great shirt for the desert. I walk a lot for fitness; and since I am on medication that makes me UV-sensitive, I need something serious to cover me up. I like my shirts a little loose and airy, so the XL is perfect for me (I'm 62" and 165 lbs). I wear a tank top underneath, and I don't find it hot at all. My skin stays cool under the shirt. I also like the extra-long sleeves that cover my hands. I believe this was called the Solar Shade a couple of years ago; it is the same shirt. I plan to order more!

have not had any sunshine to wear it and see if the UPF protects from the sun, hoping this spring summer, love the thumbholes! lightweight

For years I have been struggling to find the right shirt to wear when participating in all my outdoor activities. I finally found the one that works! It is soft and comfortable, extremely lightweight, spf 50, and cute! Other athletic wear is usually itchy or hot or just unfashionable. I highly recommend this shirt. I think it is true to size but allows for movement.

This was a cute flattering shirt I can't wait to wear it in summer. I'll wear it to walk dogs and over a swimsuit because I burn. The pink has a little sparkle which I live so much. Covers and is modest yet honestly it's cute and sexy too. Which I like.nice hood.

Very comfortable, lightweight and will be great to give me a break from the hot sun.

Great hoodie for sun protection. Lightweight and breathable.

My husband has two of the short sleeve version of theses from last year, he loves them. I hate sunscreen and knowing our travels this summer would include full days in the sun I was delighted to find this in long sleeve for me. Found the blue in the store., lovely color and so light. Covers my hands well which was great for a 4 hr bike ride. Just ordered pink, can't wait! Lightweight and cool in the sun and kept me warm enough in cool morning breezes.

This hoodie is perfect for those slightly chilly mornings that come right before the super hot days. It keeps you both warm and cool at the same time (like magic) by keeping the sun off but also keeping chilly breezes at bay. It dries quickly and is very breathable. It is so light that I had to check a few times to make sure it was still in my backpack! The only things I would change is that I wish it had pockets was available in more colors (especially bright ones) and that they don't have it yet for youth sizes.

My wife does not fish but she uses these to work in our yard. She used to burn up, literally get a sun burn and if she hit poison oak/ivy she's down for the count. The material is soft, strong and wicking portion works like a charm!

The shirt my girls look weird because it really has a reflective look. After spending sometime in the sun you can see the value of the technology devoted to this shirt. It's a great length and has a cool touch. I wish it was less in the cost factor to purchase another one to use on my walks.

I have a teal shirt that is not a hoodie. I love it so I bought this hoodie. I wore it today kayaking and I love this shirt too. It fits just fine and I like the fabric for summertime wear. It's a great sun shirt. I bought my husband a shirt like this too and he loves his too! Would it be a bad thing to have this shirt in : colors?

The fit is great, not fitted, which I like. The material is light. You definitely see little dots on the shirt.

Super light, will be great for fishing on hot sunny days. Kind of shiny.

This shirt is pretty handy to have. It does its job in protecting your skin from the sun, it helped me minimize my sunscreen usage. The shirt dries fairly quick if it gets wet. The only thing it took time for me to get used to was how shiny the shirt is (I wish it was matte instead) but it does serve a purpose in deflecting the sun. Also, it is insanely comfortable!

I'm returning this shirt because I did not like the metallic look of the fabric.

Got cirrus grey - cool color. The shine thing is weird, but sort of cool. The fabric is clingy! It hugged my breasts - making two defined cupcake humps while the rest of the shirt was breezy and loose. Didn't keep it.

First, the shirt itself is greatlove the thumb holes, the hood, the slit opening for my ponytail, and the long length. It's the color of the fabric that's crazy! I bought the cirrus grey and my husband immediately said it reminded him of something JLo would wear out clubbing! It's way too sparkly and shimmery due to the small reflector dots all over the fabric. I would not recommend unless you want to look like you just landed from outer space.

Awful shiny stiff fabric. I cannot imagine ever wearing this

I wish I read the reviews before I purchased mine. I order two. One in dolphin and the other in stormy blue. Was super excited to wear these but when I opened the packages I realized that the shirts are in fact polka dot. I don't see any mention of that in the picture or the description and I'm very disasspointed with The purchase