Customer Reviews

Columbia Men's Omni-Shade Booney Cap

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I do a lot of walking in the sun and here in Arizona, the temperature easily gets obove 100 F in the summer. Formerly I wore a baseball cap which didn't provide much protection from the sun. I purchased this Omni-Shade Booney from a marine supply shop without putting that much thought into what I should buy. All I was looking for was something to protect me from the stifling Arizona sun. I wasn't looking for a bargin or something that would fall apart on me after a few weeks so I opted for something which wasn't too cheap nor too expensive. After wearing this, I realized I purchased a very high quality state of the art product from a reputable company (Columbia). I did a little research on this product and learned that it protects the skin from UV radiation (30 UPF) which is very good UV protection. Also, I observed that after wearing it a few times that it doesn't seem to get wet from my sweat and my sweat doesn't drip all over my face when wearing it like with other hats. I later learned that this hat has a special patented material called Omni-Dry which draws the moisture from your head/face and onto the surface of the material where it evaporates by the sun. So your face stays dry. This is particularly good for people like me who wear glasses, so you won't be bothered by sweat dripping all over your glasses.

The hat can be adjusted to fit different head sizes and has a little adjustible rope to keep it on your head in high wind. It's also very stylish looking. I've been complimented on it.

This hat was purchased for my middle child. Although I love the Omni-Tech Booney better, this one gives it a run for it's money. Unlike the Omni-Tech, this hat is adjustable via drawstrings to fit different sized heads. The Omni-Tech is not. Unlike the Omni-Tech though, this one does not have sides that can fasten up nor does it have a net lining that helps keep the head cool.

The sage color is great. A neutral green that is appealing and matches most of my son's clothes. Not that he cares about this though. HE would wear it regardless.

Overall though, this is a great hat. Lightweight, waterproof, and will protect the head and face from sun damage. I would recommend this item.

I got the Columbia Men's Booney Cap to wear on my hikes. It is very comfortable and lightweight. Most important of all, the fairly rigid wide brim helps shield both my face and neck (including the back of my neck) from the sun.

Besides being functional, this hat is very attractive-looking. Here's a list of features I really like about it:

- Adjustable Chin Strap
The chin strap works like to a draw cord so you can adjust the length of the strap with ease.

- Adjustable Hat Size
A draw cord near the inner brim of the hat helps to adjust the hat size to fit just about the head of any adult male.

- Terry Cotton Sweat Band
The inner brim on the underside of the hat is lined with a terry cotton sweat band to absorb sweat. It's a really nice touch. I don't get sweat running down my head anymore.

- Breathable
The hat is made with a very breathable material, so you head won't feel stuffy. You might also want to consider choosing a light color for the hat since lighter colors will reflect more sunlight (and heat).

- 3" Wide Brim
The 3" wide brim helps to shade my face and neck from the sun. The tag on the hat say the hat has an UPF 30. UPF is UV Rays Protection Factor, a sun protection specification for clothing analogous to SPF (Sun Protection Factor) for sunscreen.

- Waterproof
While I trying to spot-clean this hat under running tap water, I noticed that the water just beaded off the hat. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this hat is actually waterproof. As incredible as it seems, the crown of the hat can actually hold water without the fabric of the hat soaking up a single drop of water!

- Easy-To-Clean
The hat also seems to have been treated with Scotchguard, as any dirt on the hat washes off very easily.

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I'm really happy with this purchase. The Columbia Men's Booney Cap not only looks great, it really helps make for a more enjoyable outdoor experience!

I previously had a Nike hat similar to this one and I had to replaced it. Reviewing the reviews I decided to go for this one and I'm glad I took this decision. This is a light weight hat, it dries real fast and also the head band feature is of real help when the heat & sun are heavy on you.

If I had to take a decision for replacing it I would buy the same one again!

UPDATE after a month wearing booney cap: WOW, it sure works beyond my expectations! I carry a hand towel on waist with a hook to my belt loop, with this cap, I use the towel very little & I'm right outside in the direct sun. The band inside really absorbs whatever little sweat I get & lets air get thru, I feel the air go thru the cap pretty good which keeps me from sweating in my hair & face & like another review from Arizona wrote, I also wear eyeglasses, I don't get any sweat around them & stay dry. NO more sweat drips on my forehead & my eyeglasses. Also, here in California we get sort of strong winds often, the string I keep hanging in front & cap has come off to my back, so the string is the perfect length to stay, I wear it hanging in front & cap will go behind head only. My wife saw this booney cap & read about it & reviews on Amazon, got it. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! It's great! Cooler, lighter & wash it by hand in cold water in mins.! Got a second one. I highly recommend this cap & it's nice that one can draw the string to fit ones head size. It's a very good quality.

The summer sun is unrelenting over the American Southwest, which makes a good hat an essential apparel. After a couple of summers, my old hat is falling apart. This hat makes a good replacement.

The crown of the hat is made of thin pieces of fabric stitched together. There is no lining. Apparently, these are the "omni-dry" fabric, which supposedly wicks the sweat away from my head. However, I never got sweaty enough to notice the effect. The 3-inch beam shades my face and neck well. There is a drawstring around the bottom of the crown with a toggle in the back. With it, I can adjust the size to fit. At the bottom of the crown, a terrycloth sweat band wraps around my forehead. It is a nice touch. I have problem with the clip which holds the chinstraps together. It takes great effort on my part to move the clip up or down. The hat is waterproof, good to keep my head dry in summer rain.

In conclusion, this is a good summer hat, designed to keep your head cool and shade you from the sun. If you are looking for a hat to keep your head warm in winter, this is not it. A reviewer stated that this was a woman's hat. He had a point. This hat is labeled "unisex". If you look at it long enough, it does look somewhat feminine, due to its rounded look when you put it on your head. (See my comment below.) If that bothers you, this hat is not for you either.

The hat appears functional but is dog-ugly. Since I don't have an aunt Matilda to give it to, I sent it back.

Great hat and hat sizing is pretty accurate. Thumbs up for the seller (Bella Florida) for keeping the packaging small and neat. Helps to save me fair amount of postage for it to reach me at Singapore.

in italia è difficile trovare un oggetto così tecnico a questo prezzo.Consigliatissimo per gli utenti italiani.

This hat provides plenty of shade and is a relatively cool comfortable fit. However, it cannot be for men. It looks like somthing MOTHER GOOSE would wear. I gave it to my Aunt. Ladys hat.