Collaboration
The Hudson Trail is a recycled merino wool fleece from Smartwool that does an excellent job of regulating the physique temperature and makes a great selection for layering. Read on for our full assessment…
What is it?
Smartwool Men’s Hudson Trail Fleece Hoodie RRP £149.99
Overall Rating 
(4.5 / 5)
Stockists
Features
- Super gentle reclaimed wool development
- Two entrance welt pockets designed to maintain arms heat
- Secure zippered chest pocket
- Lightweight
- Regular match, meant to present you room to maneuver, with out extra bulk
What we thought?
The Hudson path fleece hoodie had been part of my wardrobe for a while earlier than I obtained out for a good stroll to actually put it to the check. Ever since arriving, it has been my go-to hoodie for throwing on round the home on chillier days (when steadfastedly refusing to place the heating on) or when coming out to the retailers.
On a latest 8K stroll across the Tittersworth Reservoir the hoodie actually got here into its personal. It was a very chilly day with patches of snow nonetheless on the bottom, and I layered up with the hoodie on prime of my thermal base layer, and my traditional strolling jacket on prime.
I’m pretty skinny, however broad, and I selected a measurement medium. I discovered the match good for me – comfy with sufficient room to maneuver round with out feeling restricted.
The jacket is produced from 45% recycled wool which was actually efficient at protecting me heat, although on the identical time, I didn’t overheat when sporting it.
The chest pocket was the right place to maintain my cellphone as I typically endure from ‘lost phone panic’ and the chest pocket is the primary place I examine, so relatively than fumbling round every time I needed to take a snap of the surroundings, my cellphone was in my hand in seconds.
The fake leather-based zip toggles made gripping the zips simple even with chilly fingers, one slight draw back for me was that the primary zipper is the other means round to what I’m used to, with the zip pull positioned on the appropriate.
The hood is roomy sufficient even for me. I’ve relatively a big noggin, so hoods can generally be an issue, however no issues right here, and with the hood down, it offered added safety towards any nippy drafts round my neck.
Despite loving the hoodie, I do want to say that you probably have pets you might have to put money into a number of lint rollers! We have two long-haired Persian cats and the hoodie generally is a little bit of a fur magnet, so be careful you probably have pets and will probably be sporting this round the home.
The Smartwool Hudson has confirmed itself over the previous couple of months and has develop into my go-to mid layer because of its versaility and attractiveness.
Pros
- Looks good
- Recycled wool
- Lightweight
- Good pocket design
- Versatile, I can put on this any time
- Perfect mid-layer
Cons
- Zip on the other aspect to traditional
- Attracts fur
The verdict
Our Rating
Fit 5/5
Practicality 4.5/5
Looks 5/5
Value 4.5/5
Overall Rating (4.5 / 5)
If you’re in search of an excellent mid-layer that retains your core at an everyday temperature, that is definatly an excellent selection. The jacket is fashionable sufficient for informal city put on, for throwing on when chilly at residence and naturally it’s supreme for strolling and mountaineering.
At the time of writing, this jacket is on sale at half worth, making it a unbelievable purchase. Buy from Smartwool.
DISCLOSURE | Thank you to Smartwool who provided the featured product to us to check. We weren’t paid to put in writing this assessment.