Best hoodie choices

I need a hoodie for our next camp-out, and I was wondering what would be the best options?

— Underdressed Eric, Elmhurst, Ill.

A. Good question, Eric. Though we’ve seen lots of guys on outings wearing all-cotton hoodies, if that kind of jacket gets wet with rain or sweat, it’ll provide you about as much warmth as a soggy paper bag. Hoodies made of 100% polyester fleece are the best choice. Unlike cotton, these materials wick sweat and moisture away from your body and keep you warm even when wet.

Here are three good choices:

• REI Hoodie, $30 kids’ sizes, $50 men’s sizes, www.scoutlife.org/links/rei
• Horny Toad Joe, $76, www.scoutlife.org/links/hornytoad
• Patagonia Micro D-Luxe Hoody, $75, www.scoutlife.org/links/patagonia