I've used the OR Seattle Sombreros for about twenty years. They crush small to fit in my pack, and when it starts raining or snowing they're just the ticket for keeping rain off my head and glasses. This is my third one, my first wound up being 'given' to my girlfriend for her own use. I replaced it with a green one because at the time that was the closest color to OD that was available. When I heard they were making this product in Multicam I knew that I'd have to have it and that I'd pay for the new color pattern. Multicam isn't cheap but no other color pattern offered by OR would have fit my needs as well. Ignoring the issues about price/color, this hat is the same as the ones I've been wearing for these many years. Adjustable headband inside the hat allows for a semi-custom fit, waterproof against pretty much anything, the brim is wide enough to keep most weather off my shoulders and out of my face and long enough at the back to let the rain clear the neck of my rain jacket. There's the ubiquitous 'stampede strap' that goes under your chin but I've never used it..I just cinch the headband tight enough to not worry about it. When the rain is over, shake the water off the hat, crumple it up, stick it in your pocket. Although theres a bit of lining to it, there isn't a lot of insulative qualities to this hat. If youre going to be in the cold weather you may want to order this a size or so larger so you can wear something like a neoprene UnderArmour beanie under it to provide warmth. Also, if you flip up the sides of the hat, and you have the Multicam one, anyone wearing it will look almost exactly like Ted Nugent. The hat is definitely worth the price when it comes to the non-Multicam versions, the Multicam version is obviously more expensive but if you're willing to drop the coin for it you'll probably not regret it since the hat will last you a long, long time and perform quite well for all that time.
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This is my second O.R. gortex rain hat. My other hat is about 20 years old and still going strong. I got this one because I wanted the multicam pattern. These hats fit really well and you can even fine tune the adjustment with a velcro band on the inside head band. The outside of the hat has velcro strips so you can attach the brim to the hat when it's not raining. The chin strap is adjustable for windy days and the hat is also vented to help keep you cool during hot days. I highly recommend these hats for either sun or rain.
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great quality, purpose built hat. Offers plenty of protection from the elements, sun or rain. It is also very light and packable. Nice work OR
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After checking the description and reviews of this excellent product on both the Amazon and Outdoor Research sites, I bought in immediately. In doing my pre-purchase due diligence, I never saw anything in either site description/reviews about a cloth liner inside the crown of the Sombrero. Guess the beat-down sunshine and strong Texas heat had already fried what brain cells I have left, so I might have missed the cloth liner/no vent holes part of those descriptions since I was more than eager to get this hat in Multi cam pattern to wear this summer. So, be aware when you purchase, that this is a great hat for fall, winter and early spring-your head will be warm, but I'm not going there for summer, at least here in Texas... I'm still looking for a sun sombrero for about 8 months out of the year to battle the West Texas sun and heat.
That said, this is a great water and sun-shedding hat. The brim blocks light and water very effectively, it collapses easily for packing and pops right back into shape when needed. Seems to be durable (so far) and best of all, it comes in multi cam pattern, though I don't think it needs to be more expensive than the other Seattle Sombreros simply because of that. Be sure to check the sizing guide before purchasing, it was very helpful and seems to be spot on in sizing recommendations.
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I usually don't wear hats but this one keeps me warm in cooler weather, shaded in bright, hot sunlight, and doesn't blow off in strong gusts. it's easily folded or crunched and returns to needed wearable form easily.
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