Simms Sungaiter

Simms Sungaiter is the grab-and-go face and neck gaiter for hot, buggy days when you want more coverage without adding bulk. Built with UPF 50 SolarFlex stretch fabric and Insect Shield treatment, it helps protect your skin from sunburn and biting insects while staying light, breathable, and easy to wear all day.

Best For

Long summer sessions on exposed rivers, flats, and lakes when the sun is intense and bugs are thick. It's a smart choice for wading or boating when you want to keep fishing without stopping to reapply sunscreen on your face and neck, and when you need a barrier against mosquitoes and other biters around the water.

Key Features

• Insect Shield protection, long-lasting insect protection built into the fabric, so you get bite defense without sprays on your face.
• UPF 50 SolarFlex stretch fabric, lightweight, quick-drying, and breathable with stretch for a close fit that stays comfortable in heat.
• Cape-style extended coverage, a longer cape improves skin coverage at the neckline, and a taller fit lets it pull up and over a cap for better sun and bug coverage.

Why We Like It

This Sungaiter stands out because it targets the two biggest warm-weather distractions on the water, sun and bugs, in a single piece that doesn't feel heavy or clammy. The stretch SolarFlex fabric keeps it snug without feeling tight, so it stays put when you're casting, rowing, or hiking into a spot. Details like the laser-cut breathing holes make it easier to keep it up over your nose and mouth when you need full coverage, while still letting you breathe comfortably.

Fabric / Material Composition

SolarFlex stretch fabric made from 90% polyester and 10% spandex, chosen for light weight, fast drying, and flexible fit. The fabric is treated with Insect Shield for insect protection, and it is rated UPF 50 for sun coverage. Listed weight is 1.6 oz, or 45.4 g.