Outdoor Research

Advocate Trucker Cap

Another one bites the dust

Purchased 5 or so hats from OR from 2015 through 2018ish. All 110 flex fit, all still being worn today, granted my advocate hats are tattered and torn which is to be expected with something worn literally daily for years upon years. The "new" style hat I purchased in 2022 (not a 110 flex fit) is already dead. Ordered another, and it almost seems cheaper yet. Bummer...

Favorite hat

I bought the black one this past spring - it is now faded brown due to sweat and sun exposure. My absolute favorite hat. I have a big head and this hat is on the last 2 snaps, but fits fine. Most truckers don't fit well. Well done, OR.

Quality has declined...

Have used these hats for the past 3 years as a guide, loved every single one of them. Ordered a new one in all black and was surprised to say the least when I got it. No more 110 flex and it seems like the material on the bill and front panel are less sturdy as well based on touch. Time will tell if this hat holds up, but for now it fits fine, just disappointed that OR decided to skimp out on quality. I'll be taking my money somewhere else next time.

Great everyday hat

Bought the gray one first, then this one. Good one two combo. Didn't experience previous generations, but I thought these were great hats. I have a big head and wear it with only 2/3 buttons. Friends have a laugh at that, but doesn't bother me.

Love it!

Getting a lot of compliments. Nice hat, love the fit and the way it looks!

Quality declining

I wanted to buy this hat but was turned off by the other reviewers commenting that the quality has declined and the hat is no longer the 110 flex. Fix it OR!

Bring back 110 FLEX!!!!

I have 2 of the advocate / dirtbag trucker hats.. They used to use a 110 flex fit, now they just feel cheap. If they bring back the 110 flex, I'd be happy to continue to buy these..

I would buy this product again!

I use this hat every other week when my hair gets a little long. Love the snapback as it fits me according to my hair growth.

New Version is Inferior

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

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Have had a number of Advocate hats through the years. Seems as of recently OR has changed the vendor that supplies these. Older version was 110 Flexfit and newest ones are just generic. I have had two of the newer versions and both seemed noticeably cheaper in quality and had crooked patch placement. Shame because these were my go to summer hats each season.

New Supplier Inferior

Have had a number of Advocate hats through the years. Seems as of recently OR has changed the vendor that supplies these. Older version was 110 flexfit were as newer one is just generic. I have had two of the newer versions and both seemed noticeably cheaper in quality and had crooked patch placement. Shame because these were my go to summer hats each season.