Royal Robbins Spring/Summer Style Review

Royal Robbins Spring/Summer Style Review

As we begin to hit the roads and airports for the travel season it is important to find the clothes that are going to keep us looking, and feeling, nice and cool for our adventures. Royal Robbins is based in the adventure spirit. From climbing and hiking to travel, Royal has your needs covered. To take a look at their latest stuff, I have enlisted my friend Brooke as we take a look at the best men’s and women’s options in our Royal Robbins Spring/Summer Style Review.

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Greg – Amp Lite Hoodie

One of my favorite fits for the trails, the Amp Lite Tee has grown some sleeves with the sun hoodie option. I really enjoy the fit of this hoodie as it is nice and loose without being baggy. Plus, it is cut so that it fits me really well through the shoulders and arms but also is long enough to give me full coverage for my stomach. Not only does the Amp Lite have a great fit but it is also great at protecting against the sun. It has a UPF rating of 50+ making it among the best options out there. The 80 dollar hoodie comes in three neutral colors and sizes Small-XXL for men. I love this on the spring hiking trails and sitting around the campsites on those perfect summer evenings.

On the trails, I really enjoyed the way the hoodie moved with my body. It wasn’t tight or restrictive at all and had a good stretch to it. The hood has a nice cross pattern around the neck to keep it close to the body and restrict wind from getting down by the neck. The hood also sits close to the ears and face to help protect from wind and didn’t blow up like a balloon on windy days since it was closer to my face. The Amp Lite Hoodie is a really nice and comfortable hoodie that packs well and is perfect to keep in your pack for those cooler days.

Brooke – AmpLite Hoody

As a model, I have to be extra conscious of protecting my skin and not getting burnt or any tan lines, while pursuing my love of the outdoors. I also have a family history of skin cancer. In my later years, it’s been a priority to really cover up if I’m exposing myself to the sun during my activities of bicycling, hiking, backpacking, and being on the water. It’s a tricky balance and very hard for me to do, especially in the Summer when the weather is extremely hot and the last thing I feel like doing is wearing long sleeves. This hoodie has been such a joy for me, so far, in the seasons leading up to Summer. I have not worn it in anything above 85 degrees, but I did get some glimpses of hot weather in Pennsylvania and Peru and it did not let me down.

My first initial thought of this hoodie was just how soft and comfortable it was, yet breathable and lightweight. I would later go on to learn how much I loved the other features, like the thumb holes and hood, when the Peruvian sun and rain were beating down on my body on the same day at Machu Picchu. I mentioned above that I’m very conscious about the sun and I had learned the hard way in the Sierra Mountains what it’ll do to your face, scalp, and hands if you’re not careful. Woof!

Sizing and More

This hoodie comes in 3 colors, sizes XS-XL, and is UPF50+. I’d consider it a three season adventure top: Spring, Summer, and Fall. I think it fits pretty true to size, yet has more of a relaxed fit. I have a feeling I’m going to get a lot of use out of this on my future backpacking trips coming up, as well as my biking/ hiking days, as it is moisture wicking and has so far kept me relatively dry and cool while wearing it.

Brooke – Half Dome Overalls

Gosh! The last time I wore overalls before trying the Half Dome was when I was a little girl. I never thought I’d wear my beloved childhood staple again after my brother relentlessly tortured me about my OshKosh B’Gosh! But I’m grateful that overalls made a comeback in fashion. I never thought I’d be able to rock them, as I felt they may look weird on a tall, athletic, hourglass build. Would I look frumpy or like a little toddler? I didn’t want to look like either of those things, though I often saw other women who looked SO CUTE in them! I just never thought it would be me but I was instantly proven wrong.

Sizing

These overalls are priced at $150 and come in 3 colors: Undyed and Charcoal (own and love these two!) , as well as Dark Olive. They are available from XS- XL, but I did notice they run a bit large. For instance, I’m 5’9” with an athletic build and typically wear a Medium. You can see in these pictures that the Undyed (light colored – medium size) was a little large on me and the Charcoal (Small) worked great and gave me a slimmer fit. If you’re someone who likes to layer or who really wants that extra room for activity or gardening, I don’t think that is the worst thing. But I prefer a slightly slimmer fit vs running generous.

Styling

These overalls were comfortable, stretchy, and relaxed in the right spots without making me look like a little girl. I loved the breathable stretch, organic cotton, and the amount of pockets for storage: the hand, back pockets, and utility chest pocket all were ideal for phone and ChapStick. I also loved the versatility of these overalls. You could wear them casually, for athleisure, or even a night out. I wore the Charcoal color Half Dome out during Winter with a black turtleneck, a boot, a red lip, and my hair slicked back. That next day, I switched it up with a white sneaker to walk around the city. Overall (no pun intended), I loved both pairs and the sturdy, but comfy design of the fabric.

Greg – Desert Pucker Long Sleeve

One of the most popular shirts that Royal has ever made is the classic Desert Pucker. Now the carbon neutral Tencel Modal Fibered shirt is available in a long sleeve version. The Short Sleeve Pucker was the first shirt I ever tried from Royal and loved it but I might like the long sleeve even more! It is perfect for a day on the trail, at the grill, or a day in the office. The TENCEL is a nice and soft material that dries quickly and is breathable and just really comfortable.

The long sleeve version runs $85 and is available in several colors and sizes from small to XXXL so there should be one available for every body type. I love to pop mine on for a Friday at work and then I take it straight to the trail that night or even stop by the city. It is perfect for nearly every occasion as a casual option that is trail and campsite ready!

Brooke – Spotless Evolution Joggers

These are my favorite pair of joggers I have ever owned. EVER! I could end the entire paragraph right there, but I do unfortunately have to write my reasoning behind such a bold statement. I know the market is flooded with competition and these joggers are on the pricier side of $100. Also, I realize that you or I could go to another store and pay a lot less and get a good pair, but what is that saying? You get what you pay for! And I do truly believe you get what you pay for with these pants.

I’m not exaggerating when I say these pants are the item I wear the most. I feel ready to go anywhere and everywhere in them- outdoor adventure, travel in a car/ to the airport, clean, lounge, or even sleep- overall comfortable and suitable for any activity. They are extremely lightweight, breathable, and stretchy. Easy to pack too. These pants are the perfect lifestyle pants. In the short amount of time I have had them and how often I wear/wash them, I wear them at least 4x a week, these pants have proven to be durable and wash great. I always worry about that with what I buy, but they look just as new as when I got them.

Performance Under Fire…Or At Least Under The Sun!

Another thing I wanted to mention was when I wore them on the warmest day in Peru- it was HOT and I was sweating big time. Normally, I’d switch my pants to shorts, but I knew these were moisture wicking and UPF50+. I wasn’t trying to have matching burnt legs to my burnt shoulders. Not only could you not see the copious amounts of sweat come through the pants, but they dried very quickly and protected my legs against the sun. These pants have survived over and over and over again as someone who is rough on their stuff. (Insert embarrassed shrug) I try! But when I really like something, I go all in.

These joggers are available in XS- XL, have 4 color options, and run for $100 dollars.

Recycled Materials

One thing that we both agree with is Royal Robbins approach to using recycled materials when they make their products. We already mentioned that the Desert Pucker is a carbon neutral product, but Royal Robbins doesn’t stop there. The Spotless Evolution Joggers are made from 86% recycled post-consumer plastic bottles to help keep bottles out of landfills and oceans. The Half Dome Overalls are made from Organic Cotton and have an undyed option. Plus, the Amp Lite Hoodie is bluesign approved and made with recycled polyester.

We love it when a brand, especially an outdoor brand, think so much about the environment and makes it such a focus in the way that they design the clothes and products that we use to enjoy the outdoors.

Wrapping up the Royal Robbins Spring/Summer Styles Review

Greg’s Final Thoughts

I have tried several Royal Robbins products over the last few years and I really like them. I think the Amp Lite Tee is the most comfortable t-shirt I have worn so I was really excited to try out the hoodie and I was not disappointed. It is one of the more comfortable shirts that I have tried. I love that it has a UPF 50+ too because that helps protect me from the strong Colorado Sun. If you haven’t tried Royal before the Amp lite line might be the perfect place to start! One word of caution, their sizes seem to be a bit bigger so you might not want to go up a size if you are used to doing that.

Brooke’s Final Thoughts

When Greg asked me what I thought about Royal Robbins, without hesitation, I told him how much I loved the brand. A genuine love. I told him you can tell how much heart they put into this brand and how much they value quality, durable products. Everything I own from them is comfortable, yet fitted. Multifunctional, yet fashionable and cute. Which is the perfect recipe for me. I like products that work, but I also like to look put together when I step into the great outdoors.

The two words I think of when I think of this brand are comfortable and cool. Name a better duo than that- I dare you. Between those things and the quality and durability of Royal Robbin products- it was very difficult for me to come up with things I didn’t like about the brand. I live in their joggers and wear the rest of the clothing often. Which is saying a lot as I’m a minimalist and am very particular about everything that I own and wear. The only thing that I could find wrong with the brand is the sizing. It does run a little on the larger side, in my experience, which is only really frustrating when you’re doing online orders. But ultimately, I believe this brand is really doing the outdoor thing right. I am a huge fan- to say the very least!

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