This was a post I wasn’t going to write until Spring.
And then I spent a week under the California sun sans sunburn, wearing rash guards, t-shirts and leggings from Lon Gundie.
With plenty of hot, sunny days left before ski season, it just doesn’t make sense to wait.
Like me, you may decide to make Lon Gundie a sunny day staple for yourself and your family.
Introducing Lon Gundie
As you may have noticed, Lon Gundie is a play on the words long undie.
For, indeed, long undies are what Lon Gundie produces: winter baselayers (review coming this fall) along with summer rashguards, SPF shirts, leggings and more.
Founded by siblings, Seth Bruno and Dori Bruno Hurwitz, the company launched in December 2015 with their winter line. Summer items debuted this spring (look under Wind on their website).
Made of a super lightweight and breathable fabric called Optiair™, these are not traditional surfing rash guards, which have a lot of compression and can be hot in the sun.
Instead, both the tops and bottoms from Lon Gundie conform to you, rather than forcing you to conform to them. They are easy to put on and take off, even when you’re wet and they dry quickly. Best of all the fit is both forgiving and flattering. I tried three sizes and while one size fit the best, the other two sizes worked as well.
The Men’s line has rashguards, short and long sleeve crewneck shirts and short-style underwear, while the youth line includes rashguards, leggings and short undies in sizes from 6-14.
With a sun protection rating of 50+, all of these items are sunsafe and sunsmart.
They’re equally at home in the water, on the beach or doing yoga. They are a perfect option for sailors (including two members of the US Olympic sailing team!), SUP paddlers, kayakers and anyone else who spends time in the sun and doesn’t want to be bothered with sunscreen or sunburn.
I tried them in the pool, in the ocean, throwing a football and on a several mile walk. I had absolutely no complaints, and as they dry quickly, it’s easy to transition from one activity to the next in comfort and style.
All designs are done in-house and the garments are made domestically in the U.S.
Care is simple: machine wash cold and tumble dry low, although I’d skip the tumble dry and air dry them (that’s just how I am). The fabrics are chlorine safe, too.
Why I Couldn’t Wait to Share Lon Gundie
Each year, I see a lot of fantastic products that are well-designed, well-made and 100% functional. Lon Gundie clothing meets each of those criteria and does it with more style than most.
As mentioned above, designs are done in-house, a joint effort by Dori and Seth, and they are both unique and beautiful.
I first saw the product on the Lon Gundie Instagram feed, which is managed, along with the rest of their social media, by Lisa Bruno.
One look and I was in love.
I’m out in the sun all of the time and have worn rashguards since my first go-round with skin cancer nearly a decade ago.
When it comes to comfort and style, these sun safe garments are among the best, if not the best, I’ve found. Plus, the price is very competitive.
Cool. Colorful. Functional. Versatile. These are my words for Lon Gundie’s summer layers.
Come back in October to learn about their winter baselayers and see more amazing Lon Gundie designs.
Giveaway (Oh Yeah!)
Since it is near the end of the season, Lon Gundie is currently low on summer stock, and not all sizes are available. Still, they’re up for a giveaway: the winner’s choice of one summer item in any available design and size (Men’s, Women’s or Junior).
To enter, please leave a comment. For a second entry, “like” Lon Gundie on Facebook and let me know that you did. One winner will be chosen randomly on Wednesday, August 31. Good luck!
Many thanks to Lon Gundie for facilitating this product review and giveaway. As always, all opinions are my own and are exactly what I would tell my family and friends. Lon Gundie’s winter baselayers will be online in mid-October and I’ll have a review of their ski season attire at that time.
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Debbie!
Summer Gear, Revisited:
- Gear Notes: From Winter to Spring with Kamik, ColoRundies and Bag Balm, April 25, 2016.
- Gear Notes: Summer Trail Essentials from Osprey, Adventuress, Honey Stinger and AdvoCare, August 13, 2014.
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The union suit, updated and made into a two piece?
No back door, but I guess you could say that! I like to think of the. In more stylish terms however!
No doubt, they do look more stylish.
Those are great! Love the colours!
Agreed! Wait til you see the baselayers for skiing!
Lovely designs. Always like to learn about new garb. Liked on FB too. Thanks for the great giveaways!!
Thank you Audrey! You’re entered twice!
Love Lon Gundies! Great review!
Thanks Debbie and thanks for following on FB! Two entries!
Love ’em! Those look great and comfortable! I am also liking Lon Gundie on
FB for a second entry. Thanks for the opportunity!
You bet! Thanks for the FB follow! You are entered twice.
Ever since getting burned (hot but completely overcast outside), I’ve been trying to find something for my family that covers, protects and keeps you cool. Looks like I finally found them 🙂 Thanks for sharing (also liked Lon Gundie on FB)
Been there. Done that. Despise sunburns. Like looking good. Yep Lon Gundie is up to the challenge! You are entered twice. Thanks!
So excited to check out the merchandise for my upcoming beach vacation!!
So glad you are going to the beach! Good luck!
I think big Dave would look fab in these gundies an Lord knows he needs them!
Indeed! Those of us who sport fair skin definitely need them!
I’m liking lon gundy on fb! Love the name and the look. And the reason!
Thanks! Double entry for you!
Love reading your blog and am excited about another great clothing brand for our adventures!
Thank you Kerry!
Love to see your take on them…I have been stalking them for a bit including having already liked Lon Gundie on FB…really fun prints!
If you like the prints already, you’ll love the product- especially the light fabric. It’s so nice to wear. And food on you for the FB like. 2 entries!
Looks like they would be a natural fit into an active family! I also like them on FB 🙂
We go to the beaches every weekend. So, I would love to win and try one of these awesome summer items for my son!
Thank You
Sounds like you’d put them to good use!
Yes, thank You for the comment 🙂 <3 it!!
I liked Lon Gundie on Facebook as name: fiona nuyen
That’s 2 entries for you!
Thanks for the review! They look fun and comfortable.
I think you’d love them Carol! Thanks!
I like the colors and styles – it’s nice to have some style with sun protection!
Right? I agree! No one wants to look like they are on safari!
These look great. I’m always in need of great sun protection for the whole family and the pickings were rather limited. Amelia, in particular, will be very excited as she wanted a full wetsuit after getting her first sunburn over spring break in Hawaii. (I also liked Lon Gundie on FB)
No! I hate to hear about sunburns. We were so sunburned as kids, because we didn’t know better. 🙁
Thanks for the FB like! That’s 2 entries for you!
My daughter’s a white water raft guide. I would love to win for her, to protect her from endless summer sunburns.
OMG, that would be a good thing. So much sun exposure on the river. Good luck !
I liked the Lon Gundie facebook page.
Double entry for you! Cheers!