Mountain Hardwear

Sunshield 1/2-Zip Top - Men's

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I used the Sunshield 1/2-Zip on a long desert hike and was impressed by how breathable it stayed. The UPF 50+ protection is no joke, and the HeiQ Mint tech kept it from smelling funky even after hours in the heat. Packs down super small too."

We rely on the Mountain Hardwear Sunshield 1/2-Zip Top when we’re logging miles under wide-open skies. Whether we’re scrambling over sun-soaked ridgelines or casting into alpine streams, this featherweight layer offers essential protection without slowing us down. Mountain Hardwear built it with UPF 50+ sun defense and HeiQ Mint odor control, so we stay cool, fresh, and protected no matter how far we go.

The Sunshield’s stretchy nylon-elastane blend allows full mobility when navigating steep switchbacks or roped routes. Raglan sleeves boost range of motion, and the 1/2-zip front lets us vent excess heat in a hurry. When the sun dips or the clouds roll in, we pack it into its own pocket and clip it to our pack. This is one of those “always bring it” layers—lightweight, breathable, and ready to move.