Columbia Skien Valley Hoodie review: a baggy base layer with a lid, to deter insects and deflect the sun in camp and on the trails

Camper wearing the Columbia Skien Valley Hoodie, beside a tent.

First impressions

Cool to touch (and to look at, especially when compared to some of the items in the range), the Skien Valley Hoodie from Columbia is a lightweight, long-sleeved top that can be worn as a base layer beneath a fleece jacket or waterproof shells while hiking, or as a stand-alone top during dry and warm weather, especially when biting bugs are making a nuisance of themselves.