Outdoor Research

Seattle Rain Hat

I love my new hat!

My dad had one of these when I was a kid and I always loved it, but it was too big for my tiny head. The small size fits my tiny head and is very snuggly with the soft inside, but not too hot and works in the summer too. I especially like that the Velcro strips can make it into a cowboy hat, a pirate hat, or a musketeer hat and that it blocks the rain so well. It is great for adventures in the wild outback!!!

Stands up to southeast Alaskan rain!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love these rain hats so much we have three. They stand up well to even our torrential downpours in southeast Alaska. The brim is wide enough to give you solid protection even in moderate wind. Definitely worth the money.

Great Hat!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great hat that does just about anywhere. Works amazing on those cooler rainy days or just to keep the sun off.

Unhappy with this hattt

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This hat is heavy on the head and too hot. It is not breathable. I also feel stuffy underneath then my head gets sweaty shortly after wearing it. I now just hang it in the garage and will donate this to a homeless person soon. It does not have any method to secure it snugly on the circumference of the head so it can fall off or fly off any time by wind or gusts.

Good not great

The hat is functional and repels water. The only thing that would make it great is adjustable fit. It is either too big or too small. When were it droops over the ears.

Amazing Purchase

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my second time buying this hat because I love it so much! Best hat in the world!

Great hat that I would recommend! 10/10

My friend has one and I decided to get a matching one. My friends was a large and it fit perfect . Snug and perfect for kayaking especially when breezy. Also nice feature was that the chin strap could be fed thru the back like a pony tail out of the way. I was disappointed to see that there is no longer a velcro adjuster or any adjuster similar to most ball caps and there was no loop to feed the chin strap through. Without an adjuster a large is a tad big and if it didn't have a chin strap i would have returned it. Great hat and I will still keep it and recommend it .

usgi worthy or nah?

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Pros: Warm, Waterproof, fleece-lined, cord-retention, velcro flaps for folding the brim up, various colors for matching other Outdoor Research gear, stylish, size-chart includes military sizes Neutral: velcro (hook&loop) for brim retention is exact because it is velcro for Sails or Marine/Boat use that is designed for high-water exposure Cons: seemingly flimsy retention points for the neck strap, velcro (hook&loop) for brim retention is exact because it is velcro for Sails or Marine/Boat use, cant ranger roll the brim with the velcro :/ Summary: All-in-all, this is an awesome hat that I bought at the end of a Southern New England Winter that has been more rain than snow and this hat COULD be a game-changer in terms of heat rentention and the layering system for my spring bikepacking plans. Improves: If the retention points for the neck strap can hold up to a fidgety type of geardo, than I have zero complaints, and I swapped in my own cordloc from ITW Nexus. During writing this review I realized the type of Velcro being used must be some special type that does not lose its integrity during heavy rain and manuver, the velcro is super thick for a purpose and that it is to keep the brim up during incliment weather and this should be stated more explicitly. I feel neutrally about this because I wish I could be able to move the brim velcro point in conjuction with a headlamp but this does not affect the overall performance but limits my ability to "organize" my headgear. Not showcasing a military-style inspiration for a "sun hat" is fresh (or am I old now?) and I love it but can there be a way to stow the neck strap over the back top portion of the Seattle Sombrero? I love this hat and will buy another.

Love the hat except one little detail

I love this hat but the problem is I'm bald. There is a velcro strap on the back of this hat that makes it fit perfectly the issue is. If you have a big head and it's not tightened down all the way. I can feel the the sharp part of the velcro digging into my head. It's incredibly uncomfortable if I had hair I imagin this wouldn't be a issue. However I wear this hat a lot less than i would because of this. Would recommend if you have hair.

Again, Perfect full out rain protection!

This is my second Sombrero rain hat. My other is at least 15-years old and still works like the first day I took it out of the box! Your head stays 100% dry, did I say DRY? Yes, I did. If you're planning on hunting, backpacking or getting caught in a downpour while canoeing, then this is the hat you need -- and yes, you'll also get plenty of compliments on the look and style of this hat. Another great feature is the long tail, it keeps your neck and top back dry as a bone (just be sure to have rain pants and rain jacket on, then you'll be fine. NOTE: THIS HAT HAS AN ADJUSTANBE PULL ADJUSTMENT IN THE BRIM SO YOU CAN SLIGHTLY TIGHTEN IT OR LOOSEN IF NECESSARY. In a military style hat, I wear 7 1/4 and if you're my size I recommend the "L" or large, then tighten just a tad and perfection awaits you. Hurry up and buy one of these, you will NEVER regret it and wonder why you didn't buy sooner - it's a lifer! P.S., KEEP TWO-TONE COLORS, NOT THE DRAB SINGLE TONE, COME ON, WE'RE NOT WIMPS HERE.