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Men's Alpha 60 Hoodie Moss Green
Hiker wearing the Alpha 60 Hoodie

Alpha™ Direct 60 Hoodie - Men's

$109.95

11 reviews
Color: Coyote
Size
Description

The Burgeon Alpha™ Direct 60 Hoodie is ultralight, fast-moving warmth for high-output days. Built with Polartec® Alpha™ Direct 60 insulation, this minimalist midlayer is our lightest, most breathable Alpha—perfect for trail runs, steep climbs, cool mornings, and shoulder‑season missions where you need just a touch of warmth without ever overheating.

Featherlight, packable, and built to disappear when you’re moving, the Alpha 60 regulates body heat on the uphill, dries fast on the descent, and keeps you comfortable through constantly shifting conditions.

  • Ultralight, breathable insulation: Designed for high-output adventures

  • Active warmth: Lightest warmth in the Alpha series. Ideal when you’re generating heat

  • Layer-ready: Works as a standalone layer or under the Tuckerman Jacket

  • Durable & quick-drying: Built to handle sweat, mist, and fast-changing weather

  • Made in New Hampshire: Handcrafted in Lincoln, tested across the White Mountains

The Alpha™ 60 Hoodie features a unisex design but fits closer to standard men's sizing. For a more tailored fit, women may prefer to size down. If you're unsure, please contact our team for assistance.
Key Features & Uses

Key Features

  • Ultralight performance with minimal bulk
  • Exceptional breathability – perfect for high-output adventures
  • Fast wicking and moisture-resistant
  • Quick drying and durable for daily use
  • Packs down small – stash it in your vest, pack, or belt
  • Designed for movement – great as a standalone or base layer

Uses:  Hiking, trail running, backpacking, shoulder-season layering, fast-and-light alpine missions
Details

Weight in ounces (aprox):
XS: NA
S: NA
M: 3.5
L: 4.0
XL: 4.5
XXL: 4.8

Fabric: 100% polyester - Polartec®, New Hampshire and Tennessee

Care: Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle/ Hang or lie flat to dry
Sustainability

Sustainability:

Our Alpha™ 60 Hoodie is knitted in New Hampshire (then finished in TN) and handsewn in New Hampshire.  US domestic production ensures compliance with high environmental standards, a cleaner electrical grid, more efficient transportation infrastructure, as well as reducing the overall distance (and carbon footprint required) to move through a global supply chain.
Made Locally

Made in New Hampshire: Our Alpha™ Direct 60 Hoodie is handsewn by our Burgeon production team in Lincoln, New Hampshire.

Worker Standards: Burgeon follows all federal, state, and local laws and regulations that protect our employees.  Burgeon production team members also enjoy flexible working hours, paid time off (vacation, sick, safe), and all ten federal holidays. 

Burgeon covers 100% of healthcare premiums for all employees who average 30+ hours per week.  All Burgeon production team members are eligible for a monthly bonus based on our sales.  5% of the sales of the Alpha™ Direct 60 Hoodie go directly into this bonus pool.
5% for our Community and Environment

5% of the purchase price of this product will benefit our community and environmental efforts.  These efforts include trail maintenance, working with local non-profits and organizations, as well as our carbon mitigation efforts.

We maintain three (Old Bridle Path, Pine Link, Willey Range) trails in the White Mountains in partnership with the Appalachian Mountain Club. In the past year, we have also donated time, resources, and money to organizations such as New England Disabled Sports, Pemi Search and Rescue, Lakes Region Search and Rescue, the Linwood Rotary, Linwood Ambulance, as well as local community centers in Lincoln, Franconia, and Lisbon, NH.
Shipping

Shipping on orders $100+ is free for continental US addresses. For orders less than $100 or to non-continental US locations, we charge $7.50 for shipping.

For non-US orders, shipping is calculated at checkout. All International packages are shipped via USPS. Deliveries times will vary depending on destination. Please note that you may be liable for duties on the shipment (varies by country).

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  • 5 stars: 9 (82%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (18%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Shih h.S. (Taichung, TW)
Very nice mid layer

Great piece for year round hikes.

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Garrett (Dallas, US)
Perfect

This was exactly what I was looking for. Good weight looks like it was made well.

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Alec M. (Auburn, US)
This doesn't make sense!

This jacket is surprisingly warm for its weight and I ordered the lightest one of the series! I used this on a spring ski tour with temps in the 40s-50s and never needed a shell or additional layers. I'm excited to try it on a winter run and in really cold temps under a shell.

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CDR C.T.S.U.R. (Caloocan, PH)
Wow--just first impressions but they are great

Alpha hoody showed up. I wondered what all the hype was about--"the one piece of gear to take on a through-hike," so I bought one. Now I see why. Light as a feather, well-made and impressive. Excited to wear it soon on a climb of Fansipan in Vietnam, and I will test it guiding a section of the John Muir Trail for my adventure travel business in September, among other trips. Great job Burgeon--cheering you on. CDR USN Retired/Adventure Travel business owner.

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JLV (Boone, US)
Unbelievable Game Changer

This has became my most beloved piece of gear this winter and early spring. I usually take on hard hikes that are shorter with a lot of elevation gain at the beginning of the hike. So after climbing 2000 or 3000 feet my base layer is soaking wet because I sweat a lot. Once I start going downhill from the summit or takeoff on the flat ridge line, I begin to cool off quickly and pretty soon I’m freezing. I have thrown on the Alpha 60 or Alpha 90 from Burgeon (depending on the temps that day) and have immediately become comfortable enough to keep going. Even though my base layer is still wet, the sweat begins to wick away from it and through the Alpha product like magic. If it is windy, I just throw on a windbreaker over top and I stay comfortable to keep going on. I did notice that with the three layers, the windbreaker became the wettest piece of clothing I had, which was good. The Alpha product does what it is supposed to do. I like the loose hood of the Burgeon. It allows for flow and is not restricting at all. The hoodie is light as a feather easily packable. If there is a possible chance of cold temps, Burgeon Alpha will be in my pack. I highly recommend buying Burgeon Alpha!!

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Hawkeye (Minneapolis, US)
Warm and Dry

I have been combining the Alpha Direct 60 with Brynje Mesh base layer under a medium weight soft-shell. For fat biking at around 20 degrees on a windy day this combination has been perfect as I stay warm and dry even though I usually run hot and sweaty. I am giving the Alpha Direct a 4 star as the material is a bit awkward but I suppose that is part of its design...

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Benjamin L. (Irving, US)
60 is perfect weight

I run hot so this is the perfect insulation for me… just wish it came in more than 2 colors!

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Janet S. (Lexington, US)
Great lightweight hoodie

Super light but also very warm. Love it

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Ted a.E.o.t.T. (Gainesville, US)
Most Versatile Layer I own

I live in north GA near the start of the AT, which I overnight backpack frequently. Temp changes of 30-40 degrees are not uncommon at elevation. I own 2 Burgeon Alpha Direct hoodies: a 60 and a 90. In summer and shoulder season, I wear the 60. In winter it’s part of my sleep system and I wear the 90. I’m 6’3”, 210 lbs muscular build and the XL fits perfectly. Both are super light, easily packable, and very comfortable. Side note: my wife likes me to wear the navy one with jeans when we go for wings and a cold one.

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Merry B. (Brockton, US)
Unbelievably Warm Yet Lightweight

I have used this for hiking and skiing in frigid temps and I’m amazed at how something so thin and lightweight can be so warm. I wear a thin base layer and then the Alpha with a shel and I’m comfortable. I made the mistake of putting the Highlander Hoodie over it and had to take that off 2 runs in. I love the Alpha 60!

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Swen L. (Staunton, US)
Super Lightweight Hoodie!

This is their lightest one. The fit is true-to-size. Very lightweight and compactibel, perfect for the bike packing it is intended to be used for. I was afraid it might be too thin, so I ordered the Alpha Direct 90 Hoodie to compare. Well, I ended up keeping both because these two will provide for a huge variety of temperatures, particularly if paired with a shell for layering purposes.