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SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Review

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The SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie is a lightweight fleece built for the outdoors. It’s available in three configurations: a pullover, a full-zip, and a full-zip without a hood. It can be used as an outer layer or mid-layer and does a good job of keeping you comfortable in a range of environments.

Here’s everything you could want to know about the SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie.

Table of Contents
1 Pros and Cons
2 SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Specs
3 Photo Gallery
4 The Good
5 The Okay
6 The Bad
7 SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Alternatives
8 Wrap Up
9 Rating + Recommendation
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Pros and Cons

SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie
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+ Comfortable fit with slight stretch
+ Large front kangaroo pocket
+ Not so bulky that it can’t be a mid-layer
+ Full zip version also available

– Hood not adjustable
– Limited color selection
– Nowhere to try locally – BUT free returns

Use the code HASKYGOAT20 for 20% off your order from SkyGOAT!

SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Specs

The following specs reflect the SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie in a men’s medium. The size I used for this review is a men’s large (I’m 5’10” / 179 cm and 185 lb / 84 kg). I have not tried the medium, but I think it would be too small for me based on how the large fits.

  • Weight: 9.49 oz / 269 g
  • Fabric: “Custom GOATgrid fabric” / 100% polyester
  • Pockets: Kangaroo pocket
  • Hood: Yes
  • Hood Adjustment: None
  • Hem Adjustment: None
  • Zipper: None
  • Colors: Sky Blue, Fern Green, Lava Red
  • Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
  • Country of Origin: Taiwan
  • MSRP: $99

Photo Gallery

SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie
SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Pocket
SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Hood
SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie logo
SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie tag

The Good

The Comfort: The SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie is a comfortable piece of gear. I often forget that I’m wearing it – whether active outdoors or lounging at home (heating is expensive, people). It’s soft and comfortable against the skin and it leaves enough room to not be restrictive (I have a size large). For being active outdoors, I typically use it as a mid-layer, but it’s a great layer for any activity where weight savings isn’t a priority.

The Warmth: For a lightweight polyester fleece, the SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie is as warm as you would expect. It’s perfect for putting when you get to the point of “it’s too cold for me to just be sitting here in a regular shirt, but the temperature doesn’t call for something as dramatic as an insulated jacket.” I typically run incredibly hot and I am usually comfortable wearing the CAMP Hoodie in anything under about 67°F / 19°C. I’ve used it in sub-freezing temperatures as well but always as a mid-layer.

The Okay

The Wind Resistance: I didn’t expect the SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie to do a great job at cutting the wind as I see it more as a casual, car-camping, or active mid-layer. However, it does an okay job of keeping the wind chill at bay. Note, this is just okay. My expectation was zero, so it exceeded my expectations. I would not rely on it as an outer layer in extremely cold or windy conditions. However, as a mid-layer, it’ll still get the job done.

The Weight: The CAMP Hoodie is not an ultralight piece of technical gear. It’s lightweight, yes, but if you’re looking for something that’s going to offer you the greatest warmth-to-weight ratio, this is not it. I’ve found it great as a mid-layer for colder days riding at ski resorts or backcountry tours. Typically, I will forget that I’m even wearing it while on the mountain (unless I am skinning up, but I run incredibly hot).

The Price: I can see arguments being made for the CAMP Hoodie being priced either too high or just right. At $99 ($129 for the full-zip version) it’s certainly not inexpensive (there are more affordable fleeces available), but it’s also not the most expensive option. If weighing the price as a consideration for purchasing, it may help to remember that SkyGOAT is a small company active in the outdoor community.

The Bad

The Colors: My least favorite part of SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie is the color options. I am a big fan of all the colors available, but why does the rest of the hoodie have to be gray? I wish there was a gray-free version available or, even better, a customizer available to design your own. Perhaps this is something to hope for in the future should SkyGOAT find success as a company with its current offerings.

SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie Alternatives

FLEECEPRICEWEIGHTFABRICZIPPOCKET(S)
Appalachian Gear Company Fleece Hoodie (M/W)$15811 oz | 312 gAlpaca FiberNoneNone
Decathlon Quechua MH100 (M/W)$207.5 oz | 213 gRecycled PolyesterQuarterNone
KUIU Peloton 97$995 oz | 142 gTORAY Karuishi FleeceQuarterNone
Melanzana Microgrid Hoodie$7812.1 oz | 343 g (L)PolyesterNoneKangaroo
Patagonia Micro D Fleece (M/W)$699.1 oz | 258 gRecycled PolyesterQuarterNone
Patagonia R1 Pullover (M/W)$13911.7 oz | 332 g93% Recycled Polyester, 7% SpandexQuarterZippered chest
Ridge Merino Convict Canyon (M/W)$1509.7 oz | 275 g54% Polyester, 38% Wool, 8% SpandexHalfZippered chest
Ridge Merino Hyde (M/W)$15016.8 oz | 476 g100% Merino Wool Terry FabricFullZippered chest, 2 hand
Senchi Designs Lark$955 oz | 142 gPolartec Alpha Direct 90QuarterNone
SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie (M/W)$999.49 oz | 269 g"Custom GOATgrid fabric"NoneKangaroo
SkyGOAT CAMP Jacket (M/W)$11410.09 oz | 286 g"Custom GOATgrid fabric"Full2 hand, 2 interior drop

Wrap Up

The SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie is great if you’re looking for something comfortable to wear when it’s too cold for a t-shirt and too warm for an insulated jacket. I’ve used mine extensively and have yet to notice any wear or damage despite my best efforts.

I find myself using it regularly – beyond the scope of simply reviewing it – which says a lot for a piece of gear. That said, I am not a huge fan of the full-zip versions. Questions, comments, or personal experience with the SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie? Leave a comment below or get in touch!

Use the code HASKYGOAT20 for 20% off your order from SkyGOAT!

Rating + Recommendation

Summary

The SkyGOAT CAMP Hoodie is a lightweight 100% polyester fleece with a hood and single kangaroo pocket. If you’re not looking for something technical, it’s a good option to keep you comfortable between t-shirt weather and insulated-jacket weather. It runs a bit small, so size up if you’re between sizes.

Overall
3.9

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