The hot weather has hit even earlier this year, and if your mood is sitting somewhere between climate anxiety and excitement for embracing longer days, you’re not alone. Summer’s sweltering heat comes with higher UV and it's important to protect your skin from the harsh Aussie sun.
Living it up in the sunny season looks a little bit different for all of us. Luckily, the crew at Kathmandu have a heap of new high-quality gear to help you do whatever you want—whether that’s sweating it up on the beach, boogying at festivals, hitting the park for a picnic, or going bush. The best part? This slick gear is also UPF 50+, meaning that only 2% of the sun's UV radiation will pass through the fabric and reach your skin.
Here are our top picks from the new range and where you’ll catch us wearing them this summer.
For Sandy Days At The Beach: SUN-Stopper Long Sleeved Hooded Top
If, like Barbie's Ken, your job is simply ‘beach’, get kitted out in the right gear to nail your role. Kathmandu’s SUN-Stopper Long Sleeved Hooded Top, which is made from recycled UPF 50+ rated fabric, was practically designed for balmy beach days. While a long sleeve fit may seem steamy, the Polygiene finish keeps the top feeling fresh. We love to see it.
For Hitting The Bush And Hiking: SUN-Scout Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt
We are so bloody lucky to live in a country where you're never far from beautiful bush walks and picturesque water holes for a post-walk dip. The SUN-Scout Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt is made with 100% recycled polyester and provides UPF 50+ protection from exposure to harmful UV rays—making it ideal for hikes and bushwalks. The shirt even features a plant-based peppermint oil treatment to help it stay fresh on those big, ambitious walks. Unbutton the front after a big hill climb or pop the hood on for extra sun protection—this one’s all about versatility.
For Dips In Lakes And Poolside Hangs: WTR-Seeker Splash Long Sleeve Top
Sand-averse swimmers are often found spending sweltering days poolside with a good book in hand—and who can blame them? Kathmandu’s WTR-Seeker Splash Long Sleeve Top is made with a comfy, stretchy UPF 50+ fabric for sun-safe hangs by the pool or lake. It’s also quick drying for those unexpected splashes and spontaneous dips.
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For Boogying It Up At Festivals: EVRY-Where Stretch Wind Jacket
Australia’s festival calendar has bounced back after a couple of rocky years—and we couldn’t be more excited to blow off some steam on the dancefloor. For long festival days—particularly those sweltering 2pm sets—pick Kathmandu’s EVRY-Where Stretch Wind Jacket. Lightweight, windproof, and quick drying—so you can run through the sprinklers for a refresh—it’s the ideal festival fit. Bonus points for the fact that it folds into its own pocket, so you can easily tuck it into your bumbag.
For Camping Trips With Your Crew: EVRY-Where Stretch Shorts
In our humble opinion, camping is the best way to spend a summer weekend. Low cost and low stress, it’s the antidote to busy work days glued to your screen. Add Kathmandu’s EVRY-Where Stretch Shorts to your camping kit. These lightweight shorts have snap closure pockets for snack storage, are quick drying for morning dips, and pack into their pocket for easy storage.
Kathmandu’s new UPF, EVRY-Where and WTR ranges are designed to help you do all you can this summer—whatever that looks like. Shop the full range here.
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