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This is the piece you want when the sun's relentless and you're not planning on slowing down. The Alta Elite Trail Hood from Roark packs UPF 50+ protection into a hooded long-sleeve top that's so light and breathable you'll barely notice you're wearing it. Made from GRS-certified recycled polyester, it dries incredibly fast and moves with you through every stride. It's a favourite of Roark's own trail ambassadors — the kind of piece they reach for on hundred-milers and long days in exposed terrain. Just as valuable for a summer hike on the South Downs as it is for a desert ultra. If you run or hike in the sun, this is a no-brainer.
| Size | Height (inches) | Neck (inches) | Across shoulder (inches) | Chest (inches) | Sleeve length (inches) | Bicep (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 5'8" - 5'10" | 14 3/4" - 15 1/4" | 16 3/4" | 37" - 39" | 31 1/2" - 32 1/2" | 12 3/4" |
| M | 5'10" - 6' | 15 1/2" - 16" | 17 1/2" | 39" - 41" | 32 1/4" - 33 3/4" | 13 1/4" |
| L | 6' - 6'2" | 16 1/4" - 16 3/4" | 18 1/2" | 42" - 44" | 33 3/4" - 35 1/4" | 14" |
| XL | 6'1" - 6'3" | 17" - 17 1/2" | 19 1/2" | 45" - 47" | 34 1/2" - 36" | 15" |
| Size | Height (cm) | Neck (cm) | Across shoulder (cm) | Chest (cm) | Sleeve length (cm) | Bicep (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 172.7 - 177.8 | 37.5 - 38.7 | 42.5 | 94.0 - 99.1 | 80.0 - 82.6 | 32.4 |
| M | 177.8 - 182.9 | 39.4 - 40.6 | 44.5 | 99.1 - 104.1 | 81.9 - 85.7 | 33.7 |
| L | 182.9 - 188.0 | 41.3 - 42.5 | 47.0 | 106.7 - 111.8 | 85.7 - 89.5 | 35.6 |
| XL | 185.4 - 190.5 | 43.2 - 44.5 | 49.5 | 114.3 - 119.4 | 87.6 - 91.4 | 38.1 |
Some brands make clothes. Roark makes excuses to leave. Founded in 2010 by Ryan Hitzel — a restless artist, former Volcom creative and the kind of bloke who'd rather be digging through a back-alley market in Oaxaca than sitting behind a desk — Roark was born out of a road trip from San Francisco to the Mexican border and a deep frustration with an outdoor industry that had lost its sense of story. Ryan wanted something that wasn't just a surf brand, or a skate brand, or an outdoor brand — he wanted a brand built around the lifestyle of adventurism itself. The kind that sees every trip as a chance to discover something worth telling people about.
Each season, Roark's crew picks a destination somewhere on the map and heads out to test their gear across surfing, climbing, skating, running and whatever else the road throws at them. That real-world thrashing is what shapes the collection — purpose-built pieces that work just as well on a Himalayan motorcycle expedition as they do in a pub in the Lakes. It's gear designed for people who never quite know where they'll end up, and wouldn't have it any other way.
