It has a broad brim, three inches in front expanding to four inches in the back, and is hardened on the front so that is does not get all flappy when in high wind, like Outdoor Research's similar Seattle Sombrero, which I also own. It is broad enough so that neither wind blown rain nor water running off the brim get into the neck area of your jacket, and the extra inch in the rear even helps prevent water buildup in unworn jacket hoods. The tradeoff of the firmer front brim is that the hat is not quite as packable as the Seattle Sombrero, yet it is still pliable enough for easy packing.
For improved breathability and ventilation, the hat has a rear vent that is well protected from water infiltration. This works so well that the hat is not uncomfortable to wear in warmer temperatures, which is a problem I have with the Seattle Sombrero, which lacks the vent. The Force 9 has a head adjustment cord with secure lock, an adjustable neck strap, a sweat band, and four small round magnets two in the brim and two in the head so as to flip the sides up.
As for complaints, other than the magnets moving around somewhat, I have none, though some think that the hat looks a bit dated, a remark that I very much pooh-pooh. This, however, is not the fault of the hat, but a sign of changing times and tastes. Broad brimmed hats may have been quite stylish up until the early nineteen seventies, but not so much in the current epoch. How unfortunate.
The Force 9 Sombrero is another incredible product from my favorite head and hand-wear company, Outdoor Research.
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Finally had a chance to go canoeing on a windy, rainy day. I think the winds were less than 20 miles per hour, but not too much less. I can report that the hat is waterproof, and that the brim did not flap in the wind. It is true that because of the sideways rain, my glasses did not remain completely dry, but I don't see any way to avoid that.Best Deals for Outdoor Research Men's Force 9 Sombrero
I bought this hat as a gag to wear around on a trip with friends.The trip ended up being rainy and cold and this had actually preformed amazingly
The bat stays dry and the chin strap stays on during heavy winds.
It is comfortable and not too hot. I can wear this at any time during the year without worries.
I use this when I go fishing as it blocks more sun and helps me see the fish a little better. Rain or shine it is great.
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