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Tahoe Sun 1/4-Zip moves comfortably through sun-heavy hikes and long days outside
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I picked this up for a long weekend of golfing and paddle time, and it worked across everything. It’s light, breathable, and the stretch makes a difference when you’re moving all day."
When the plan includes sun from start to finish, we reach for the Tahoe Sun 1/4-Zip from Backcountry to stay covered without overheating. We wear it through steady climbs, breezy ridgelines, and slow afternoons by the water, trusting the lightweight fabric to keep us comfortable as temperatures rise. It’s a layer that adapts to the day instead of slowing it down.
UPF 50+ protection blocks harsh rays while a breathable, quick-drying fabric keeps moisture from building up during movement. The quarter-zip design offers easy temperature control, and the soft stretch fabric and gusseted underarms move naturally whether we’re hiking, paddling, or driving. It’s a reliable go-to for long days when the sun doesn’t let up.
Details
- Lightweight sun layer for hiking, travel, and outdoor days
- UPF 50+ fabric provides extended sun protection
- Breathable material helps regulate body temperature
- Quick-drying fabric manages sweat and water exposure
- Quarter-zip allows easy ventilation adjustment
- Stretch construction with underarm gussets supports full range of motion
- Material is OEKO-TEX 100 Standard Certified
- Item #BCCZ37V
- Responsible Collection
- [material] bluesign® APPROVED
- Material
- 74% polyester, 14% cationic polyester, 12% spandex knit jersey, wicking treatment
- Fit
- regular
- Center Back Length
- 23.75in
- Style
- 1/4-zip mock-neck
- Pockets
- none
- Hood
- none
- UPF Rating
- 50+
- Activity
- casual, hiking

BGA
The Tahoe Collection
50+ UPF For All-Day Comfort

OEKO-TEK
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certified fabric

bluesign Approved Fabric
Fabric manufactured to a strict set of safety and environmental standards
Which Tahoe Is Right For You?

Tahoe Pro LT
Ultra-Lightweight With Cooling Tech
S.Café ICE-CAFÉ fabric technology for optimal odor control, UV protection, and cool-to-the-touch sensation.

Tahoe Sun
Breathable & Moisture Wicking
Polyester & spandex knit jersey with wicking, quick-dry finish.
About Tahoe Sun

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.

Performance-Driven Design
The Tahoe is made to move with you through any hot weather activity without getting in your way.

Lightweight Breathability
The featherweight, moisture-wicking material feels cool even in high heat and humidity.
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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.

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.