Rated 1 out of
5
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Mainer from
Mosquito bite on first day!
I love the soft style and it kept off black flies, but a mosquito bit me through the fabric on the first hike. Exposed skin with insect repellent and trouser pre-treated with Taylor's permethrin were fine. I want to return it.
Date published: 2019-06-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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landshark70 from
the perfect light layer
I have 4 of these hoodies and wear them all the time. They are so lightweight and great to layer. They are soft and comfortable and mine have lasted for years through lots of washings. I order new colors as they come out. I have bought them for my sisters who also rave about them!
Date published: 2019-06-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Boater87 from
Perfect for Buggy Nights
I own three of these, which I primarily use for buggy evenings at home or abroad, most recently in Roatan.
PRO: It is perfect to keep away the slight chill that comes after sunset in the summer. It's very soft and cozy, and can't be beat for pulling on after a long day scuba diving. It does an excellent job keeping the mosquitos and sand flies away. The hood is tight and stays put when up, and the fabric it's a little stretchy and very flattering.
CONS: It is not great for water sports (I sometimes wear this kayaking) as it gets and stays soggy and takes a while to dry. I also find it stifling on hot, humid days (I like my Modena better in that weather) and would recommend it for evenings/nights only.
Date published: 2019-06-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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KBeals from
Perfect summer hoody
Love this hoody - the fabric is lightweight/super soft. Purchased a large because I wanted it very loose but medium would also have worked.
Date published: 2019-05-25
Rated 4 out of
5
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ellenebay from
GREAT COLOR AND WT
IT WAS HAD MAKING UP MY MIND WHETHER TO GET THIS IN A MED OR LG. I DIDN'T WANT IT SKIN TIGHT SHOWING ROLLS I'D RATHER HIDE SO I GOT A LG. IT IS A BIT LONG (I'M 5'4") BUT THE SLEEVES ARE HUGE IN WIDTH AND FALL ALMOST BELOW MY FINGERS. I HAD THIS SAME ISSUE WITH THE SOL COOL KAILIANI L/S SHIRT WHICH I RETURNED BECAUSE OF THE SLEEVES. MAY END UP ORDERING IT IN THE MED BUT HATE TO HAVE TO PAY SHIPPING CHGS JUST IN CASE THE MED ENDS UP BEING TOO TIGHT. WISH SOMEONE ELSE HAD MENTIONED THE SLEEVES IN A REVIEW.
Date published: 2019-05-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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Grandmoo from
Perfect for travel
I have two different colors of this hoody and take them every time I travel. Fits perfectly and easy care. Good weight to layer up if needed.
Date published: 2019-05-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Annie24 from
My favorite shirts!!
I bought my first BugsAway Lumen Hoody last year. I get so many compliments when I wear it AND it is super comfortable. I decided that I needed more and found two from your website that were on sale and in my size. I love my striped one the best! These shirts are perfect for me because I have some skin issues and like coverage, but I live in Florida so that makes it hard!! These shirts are nice and thin and are great at letting some air in.
Date published: 2019-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Forever49er from
Perfect pockets and protection
As a daily dog walker, I'm happy now with a collection of these hoodies in several different colors. I use them as an under layer garment, knowing I'll always have pockets for essentials, long sleeves and a hood to keep out the wind, in addition to the insect shield. Very wearable!
Date published: 2019-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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jan28 from
Great Lightweight Hoody!
I have had this hoody a few months and it has inspired me to buy more products from the BugsAway line. The hoody is lightweight which was great for travel and does keep the bugs away. The hoody fits true to size and looks great on.
Date published: 2019-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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PGFog from
Bug-free in Amazonia
I bought the bugsaway lumen hoody for a birding trip to Peru. I loved being able to apply less bug repellent due to the ample coverage and the effectiveness of the hoody. Even in high heat and humidity it was comfortable and breathed as well as could be expected in those conditions, and best of all: no bites!
Date published: 2019-05-15
Rated 4 out of
5
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PaulaK from
Very lightweight
This shirt is so lightweight it would be perfect for bug protection on a hot day or when you don’t need any extra warmth. Plan to wear over just a light tank or t-shirt for bug protection. It’s good looking, runs a little on the longer side
Date published: 2019-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lars from
Perfection!
I bought this a size bigger to wear over all my shirts and lightweight hoodies. I bought the teal green color. Love it!!
Date published: 2019-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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imaginejasmine from
Just bought a second one
I originally bought this hoodie in 2015, and used it on numerous hiking trips in humid, hot Texas. It was nice to see nearly the same shirt for sale four years later, so I picked it up right away. The material is so light and great for hiking on hot or cool days, and layers really well. Definitely no insect problems while wearing it. Will be buying more in the future.
Date published: 2019-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
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gambit from
Love it.
After seeing a friend wearing hers in Sanibel and saying it was her favorite for collecting shells in kangaroo pocket and for being lightweight mesh and repellent,
I purchased mine on sale. Am XS petite 5'2" 119. S petite would have been ok too
just a looser fit. Great colors and comfort to wear on beach.
Date published: 2019-03-31
Rated 4 out of
5
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Suebedoo from
Supper great
So I bought this shirt to go hang out in Peru in the Jungle and I am so glade I did. The mosquitoes are thinking I am a great feast. Wishing I had pants to match still hot though. I give it a 9 for working very well.
Date published: 2019-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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wpc1 from
I love this top!
I love this top. I bought it to wear running but it's so lightweight and comfortable I even wear it to sleep in.
Date published: 2019-02-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Bugattractor from
I love these!
I have had one of these for years. Needless to day, it has been washed enough times for its bug protection to wear off, so I purchased 2 on clearance prior to this year’s beach vacation. Mosquitos seem to flock to me, but with these hoodys, I can gain some respite from the bites. They feel good to wear and look good too!
Date published: 2018-10-24
Rated 5 out of
5
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GOODSPORT from
Beautiful color
Have 3 of these shirts for my trip to Peru
Like to buy it loose in different colors
Has a flattering ease
Date published: 2018-10-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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Terri from
Super comfy
Bought 2 of the bugs away lumen hoody just before a journey to Africa & Madagascar. I wanted to minimize those super annoying bites. I am so prone to being the one who comes away covered in bites. Well, either there were no biting insects in any of the 6 countries that we visited or the hoodies lived up to their claim.
The feel of the fabric is super soft, I even said that they would be great to sleep in.
Date published: 2018-09-24
Rated 4 out of
5
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Jaye from
The hoody is perfect for travel. It is not bulky and takes up very little space for packing and I love the zippered pocket. A nice 2nd layer if it's a little cool.
Date published: 2018-09-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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outdoorsygirl from
cool, cozy, bug bite free
This shirt has been life changing! I didn't really expect it to actually keep the bugs off, but packed it for a camping trip in the humid, mosquito-infested Midwest. I was so ecstatic to see mosquitoes landing on my upper body before flying away...without biting me! The shirt is lightweight and very breathable (the fabric has little holes in it for amazing air flow), so it was perfect for camping in the midwest humidity. It kept me warm on cooler nights but I could still wear it in the mornings as it warmed back up. Only critique is that it is a little long on me, though my torso is on the average to short side. I'm 5'7" 135 lbs and a small fits comfortably, though an xsmall would likely work for a more fitted look. This is definitely a new go-to shirt for camping trips and I'll be looking for more bugsaway items in the future.
Date published: 2018-08-20
Rated 3 out of
5
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Size from
The sizing was not good, I returned it, not reordering. Too big.
Date published: 2018-08-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Tempest from
VERSATILE HOODIE!
I love this hoodie for different reasons, first of all, of course is the fact that I have worn it in mosquito infested campsites and the mosquitos leave me alone:-) Another reason I have purchased 6 different Lumen Hoodies since 2013 is because the hoodie is lightweight, easy to match to leggings, shorts, jeans, etc. and it is very easy to care for. It's also a great quality material, I can say that all of my hoodies - including a white one - look like new!
When backpacking, if I have to wash it, I know that it'll dry fast; at home I just throw it in the washer and can dry it by hanging it up or putting it in the dryer.
I love the variety of colors that ExOfficio has come out with over the years for this hoodie. My hope is that they'll keep making it for years, because I'm pretty sure it's been a hit for them!
Date published: 2018-08-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cheryl from
Love this!
Got the Paprika Spice color, I think it is called, and just love it. Great fit, love the hidden pocket. This is very beathable..wore it recently on a hike on Mt Rainier NP. I'm 5'7 and 132 lbs..the medium fit perfectly!
Date published: 2018-08-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Debdew from
Really work
I bought two of the hoodies for a trip to Scotland. Not one bug bite. I now have 4 and use them tor biking, running and hiking. Love them.
Date published: 2018-06-22
Rated 5 out of
5
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BusinessTraveler from
Tested in Florida backwoods
I hike in wet, hot woods and clouds of insects are a fact of life. The BugsAway garments aren't 100% effective at keeping every single skeeter away, but boy howdy, they do make a difference. I like the snug but stretchy fit on this hoody, and the hood gives my neck extra bug & sun protection.
Date published: 2018-06-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Debi from
Bugs away lumen hoodie
I absolutely love this hoodie. Washes well. Great blue color. Sure would like a sale price in the white one.
Date published: 2018-03-31
Rated 2 out of
5
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BabsQL from
Stains?
I have 2 of these, bought at different times. It's a mystery how one got stained on the front and the cuffs in the first place, but no amount of pre-treating, multiple washes with air drying in between, etc. can get it clean. As it's white, I even bleached it in desperation as I was less concerned about the bugs-away feature yet I simply can't go out in public with this one on. I'm noting this in the hopes the company realizes that their products are designed to be used while hiking, rafting, walking on the beach, etc. and shouldn't be permanent dirt-magnets that won't come clean. I am very careful with my clothes and have only had this problem with 2 different ExO hoodies. (Lumen & Sol Cool Performance)
Date published: 2018-03-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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swdk from
Bought this for a trip to Peru, great color and fit, and never got a bite while wearing it. Would purchase again.
Date published: 2018-02-06
Rated 5 out of
5
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Annlo1963 from
Even Better than the Last!
Last year when they introduced the improved Lumen Hoody, I was skeptical. There was nothing wrong with the old design. Now I see why the "V-ed" out the neckline. The stitching on the older rounded neckline always made a tiny pucker where there shouldn't be one. They took the curve out of the kangaroo pocket opening and went with a straight seam pocket opening, making the pocket less obvious....safer, I imagine from pick-pockets. They also built in a secret zippered compartment inside the kangaroo pocket...great idea! You don't want money or passports slipping out accidentally. I noticed also that the bottom area around the hips seems a tiny bit more flared, and less clingy than the old design...best feature! Now I have to start collecting this style....why do you do this to me, ExOfficio!
Date published: 2018-01-23