How good was the sun protection? I am wary with the mesh sides, but I also want something breathable and that we can see into.
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The sun protection isn't great, however it is really light which makes it easy to pack and set up. It is also very breathable. I thought I would use it at the beach for my one year old, but have got more use out of it while camping (it's the play tent), in our yard and inside the house. I tie a light blanket or sheet over it if more shade is needed. Overall, I initially purchased it for the shade but have already got my money's worth out of it for different reasons. Hope this was somewhat helpful.
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It seems to breathe really well, but I live up in the Sierra Nevada and it's always dry, even when it's hot. The sleeves are pretty loose. They come down to the middle of my wrist or so. But I think I've got the sleeves figured out. They've got a velcro tab, and can be worn up really easily. Like you just slide them up above your elbow and pin the velcro. It's a different fit. Not like a regular Under Armour long sleeve for running. Everything works, but the whole combo takes a little getting used to. Hope this helps.
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It didn't for me. I used it for playing golf in hot bright sunny weather. The mesh allow air flow but is high enough that when the sun moves the direct rays can't hit your scalp. I love the hat.
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Hi James! I just bought this recently and while I love it it's a bit of a tight fit. I have a medium sized head, and it's difficult to get the mask down to where you can really see anything. Also it's not really well ventilated. It's a great design though and really durable, but I fear that you might be out of luck if you really have a large head. I put mine on top of our coatrAck so it scares anyone who comes into the house. Hope this helps!
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Not sure about the UV protection but we had my 1yr old son under it at the beach and he was fine. I'm 6 feet tall and had plenty of room to stretch out. We had 2 adults and 2 kids underneath it and were comfortable.
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I wear it when playing golf. It never got too hot or sweaty while playing ( about 3 hrs on). But we did have a cool summer. As far as sleeping with it on, I do not think it is a good idea. Too long a time to have it on. I wear it only when I do an activity that hurts my elbow.
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Not very much cooler. It is somewhat cooler, but even mesh was sweaty for me when it was real feel temp of 110 in the Florida Summer. It may keep baby a little cooler because they are the ones who benefit from the mesh. Baby is heating you up regardless, but they will get more of a breeze out of the mesh than the organic cotton. Is it worth it? Its not a huge difference so go with what you like better. Its not like baby and I were sweat free in the mesh when it was that hot. The organic lillebaby is incredibly soft and I do recommend checking that out if you pass on this one.
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I wear mine for kayaking and getting in the water with temperatures in the low 40's. I live in VA. I love the suit, just takes time to break it in with the right fit. You might be able got with a 3mm and 2mm sleeves. For the price I could not beat it.I hope this helped.
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I found it somewhat challenging to breathe...it got hot and dampish, but still blocked the dust, which means it worked. Not amazing, but beats breathing dust. Hope that helps. I don't wear it for long consecutive periods of time.
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It's not see-through and I agree with you about that being the better option. I wish I had gotten one that was see-through.
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I have used this setup quite a bit since I got it last year. Super happy with it. Never had it up in total sun shine and looked out. My first take on this is it might work out for a sun tan, but I doubt it working very well. It is mesh but I have been surprised at how well it blocks wind. Bottom line, Not sure about you getting a sun tan, only way to know for sure is buy it and try it in your location. I have spent considerable amounts of money on many solutions to the problem this product answers. Sure glad I found this product.
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it is a see-through mesh netting so maybe to some extent but i would buy a sun guard if you want spf protection
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I live in Fl, so in the dead of summer, it is cooler than anything else I have used. However, anytime you cover bother your nose and mouth, your face is going to be warm. I don't know where you live, but I really can't say too much about the cold weather. If you live up north where it does actually get cold, then my advice would be to get this one for the summer and something a little heavier for the winter. If you live in the south though, this should be fine. It works well for me year round.
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I wore them out to Costa Rica and Nicaragua just recently. It was blazing hot out there and my bottoms did get pretty hot still. I only wore them as shorts of course; however, I do feel they were fine for morning and early afternoons. During the rest of the day I was on the beach so I can't say much for the really hot hours. I do feel while in shade when I did wear them (buses, etc to carry my items) I was "okay". Then again, it was insanely hot out. Normally if I wore these in the states on a hot day, I would feel perfectly fine. Crowded areas with no air flow - not so great if you're wearing them as pants. I would still HIGHLY recommend buying a pair. These are fantastic since they're pants and shorts. Really good for nights when the bugs come out or for the airplane when it gets pretty chilly (and when you get off at your final hot destination just unzip them and change them to shorts). Hope this helps you!
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It would be a good sun blocker. But it is not very large since it is a travel umbrella. If you held it close to you, you could keep yout face shaded and possibly your shoulders.
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Julian, I purchased this comforter a month ago and if you are looking for something breathable this is the one to get! Not too heavy or hot at all. Very well made. You will be happy with it! Might I also suggest you look at getting bamboo sheets. After much research, we also purchased this at the same time and I could not be happier with the quality and results. The sheets feel like satin and keep us cool all night. Apparently they have a wicking property that lets heat escape. Still haven't found a pillow that actually works yet in keeping my head from getting too hot. (I've tried them all!)
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I think it would be great because of how light it is. It's also a great windbreaker. I don't think you'd get too hot.