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I'm somewhat of a brand snob, Merrel, Patagonia, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, etc. I've seen several of Outdoor Research's products in person and have been impressed, just haven't bought anything yet... until now.

I'm fair skinned and keep my hair super short so I need constant sun protection for my dome. I have several hats from Columbia sun/boonie style hats to straw cowboy hats to baseball caps. Regular baseball type hats don't breathe or "give" when your head gets hot and swells. The same day I received this blue cap, I ordered another in Evergreen, yes I was that impressed with it. It fit and felt that nice. Blue for running and green for the trails.

The OR Swift cap feels incredible on my fat head. Yes, fat head. I've seen larger skulls but mine is far from tiny. I feel this cap fits my head perfectly and after no time at all, I do forget it's on my head. It breathes extremely well (the two materials are different layers, you can run your hand all the way between the mesh and color nylon) and has just enough give or stretch without becoming loose to where I feel it may fall off. It feels very secure.

Other reviews have mentioned the adjustment buckle possibly being a problem. I think because it's a different strap system than most caps, people become a little worried. The buckle is flat and pretty thin but I feel it's not going to fail.

I know it sounds silly to be so excited about a hat but I am more than satisfied. Hmmm, which color to buy next???

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I run about 20 miles a week. This hat is perfect for our hot humid, summer conditions here in the Mid-Atlantic. Unlike a lot of materials, this hat dries out clean (no sweat marks) and doesn't stink or loose its shape after a few wears. It is very lightweight, and while only psychological, I find that important as a runner.

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Love these hats, much cooler in the summer. The tag shows through the mesh and is an eye magnet, carefully cut it off.

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I probably should have reviewed this a long time ago, since it's been a year. BUT, you can't say I haven't thoroughly tried it out before submitting a review.

This hat was bought for a September 2012 trip to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. It's light and airy enough that my head was comfortable even with the extra warm and dry conditions at the bottom. 4 days in and out of the canyon, a week at Disney World, a week in the Smokies, and countless golf trips later, this hat is my go-to hat for anything that doesn't really require covering my ears. You want a hat for hiking, running, golfing, goofing, vacationing, welding (well maybe not welding), anything. GET THIS HAT! Outdoor Research has hit it out of the park with this hat. While this review applies to the specific hat I purchased, the Swift comes in several colors that are available from various vendors here at Amazon. Search is your friend, go get it!

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Another very well thought out and constructed product from OR.....mesh lines the whole dome with some wicking material at the forehead that is very comfortable and extremely breathable and some very high quality supple nylon for the separately sewn (ingenious!) dome and brim. Good design and stitching....the only small gripe is that there is quite a lot of extra webbing beyond the adjustment buckle and I have a 7 1/2 fitted cap size. Still the best domed hat I have ever owned for mountain running and backpacking. Lots of room in chilly weather for a earwarmer or beanie which will add to its usefulness for shoulder season outings.