23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect lightweight sun protection, September 28, 2008
This review is from: Adventure Hat by Sunday Afternoon Hats (Apparel)
We first purchased Sunday Afternoon Adventure hats about ten years ago. Initially, we purchased them for wearing while working outside. My husband is very fair and has had trouble with small skin cancers, so we wanted hats that had more than just neck protection. When the order arrived instantly knew that we had found the perfect hats. The brims are wide enough to shade the eyes well, but not so wide that they interfere with vision. The brims are reinforced so they do not flop down into your face. They also block the sensation of the sun pounding on the top of the head. They are well ventilated so the head does not start feeling like it's in a sauna.
Since that original order, we have purchased additional hats to wear while traveling. These hats offer excellent sun and light rain protection, plus they are very durable. We have worn these hats in the tropical sun of Mexico and Hawaii, and on a trip to China. They do offer rain protection from warm tropical showers, but should not be confused with being an actual waterproof rain hat. If the angle of the sun is just right, it is possible to get a little bit of sunburn through the ventilation mesh, but not enough to have it represent a painful problem.
We just ordered a replacement for my husband's original hat. He is outdoors all the time, as we have a rural property that needs to be mowed and otherwise maintained. This hat has been out in the sun for years, and has been washed countless times. Just recently a small rip appeared on the crown - the fabric has finally showing its age.
If I could give this product 10 stars I would. It is an excellent buy.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sunbonnet perfection, March 24, 2008
This hat does everything described on the website. It is featherweight. It is adjustable. It is comfortable. The chinstrap is handy for windy days. I really like the fact that the brim is wide ALL the way around--some of the hats advertised on the Internet have neck protection, but the brim cuts crisply to the hairline (like a baseball cap) leaving the sides of the face and ears exposed to the sun. This hat is going to be a joy to wear. (I might have to order several.)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite hat, March 31, 2009
I love this hat! It has a wide brim, really shades the face. It has air vents, and the back hangs down to cover the neck or hair. There's an elastic band on the back of it to make it fit perfectly, and the chin strap is great, it is really sturdy, a locking type that you can tighten for the windy days, or let hang or even put behind your head for non-windy days. The unexpected perk was getting in the car and hot having the brim interfere with the back of the head and the car head-rest. This is a serious sun hat but looks pretty good. There's a little terry-cloth sweat band in the front. I bought one for my husband who doesn't like hats, but he will wear this one. I really like the chin strap, you can make it loose and let the hat hang down on your back when you go inside the store, so you won't lose it.
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