Backcountry Tahoe Sun 1/4 Zip - Men's

Built for long days outside, Tahoe Sun 1/4-Zip keeps you cool and covered

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I wore this on a long hike that turned into an afternoon on the course, and it handled both without overheating. The fabric dries fast, and the 1/4-zip makes it easy to dump heat when the sun’s high."

Long summer days call for gear that doesn’t need swapping out midday, and the Tahoe Sun 1/4-Zip from Backcountry is built to stay on from trailhead to water’s edge. We pull it on for early miles in cool shade, then keep it moving as the sun climbs and the pace slows. The lightweight coverage takes the edge off harsh sun without trapping heat, so we stay comfortable whether we’re hiking, putting, or stretching out on warm rock.

Engineered with UPF 50+ protection and a breathable knit, it manages moisture through changing conditions while drying quickly after sweat or splash. The quarter-zip design lets us vent heat on the move, while a soft, stretchy blend and integrated underarm gussets keeps mobility unrestricted for scrambling, swinging, and everything in between.

Details

Lightweight sun layer for hiking and warm-weather travel
UPF 50+ fabric protects from prolonged sun exposure
Breathable knit manages heat during high-output movement
Quick-drying material handles sweat and water transitions
Quarter-zip design allows adjustable ventilation on the go
Underarm gussets allow fluid motion while active
Stretch fabric is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified
Item #BCCZ37U

UPF 50+ Sun Protection

The Tahoe’s UPF 50+ rating means it blocks at least 98% of the sun’s UV rays, helping keep skin protected during all-day exposure—a must for mountain days, river trips, and cragging.

Lightweight Breathability

Staying covered doesn’t come at the cost of comfort thanks to the featherweight, moisture-wicking material that feel cool even in high heat and humidity.

Performance-Driven Design

The Tahoe is made to move with you through hiking, fishing, climbing, or however you’re getting after it without getting in your way.

About The BGA Brand

In 1996, Backcountry's founders set out to make the backcountry more accessible. That same spirit drives BGA today. Built on decades of gear experience, BGA delivers the quality, design, and durability you need to get where you're going. Our goal is simple: build reliable, responsibly made gear for people who actually get out there. From weekend missions to dawn patrol sessions, every piece is designed to perform, last, and earn a permanent spot in your kit.

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Built By Gearheads

We live and breathe the outdoors, so every stitch of BGA gear is made with a mission in mind. Designed in Park City at the foot of Utah’s Wasatch mountains—and tested by our Gearhead® Experts who use it every day—BGA styles are built to perform wherever the snow lands, trail leads or adventure calls.