Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero

Great protection from the sun! Was worried it might be too warm in San Diego, but breathes great and gives great sun protection!

Recommended by a friend

I'm a professional drone pilot and use this hat to shade my remote controller from the sun and reflections on the accompanying iPad used to control the system. It also provides excellent protection from the sun for me. I've had it for several years and it's been washed numerous times without losing its shape. Comfortable, foldable and great looking. I'm very satisfied with it and will buy another if it ever wears out.

I have used this up on the trails shooting and at an outdoor NCAA track event! Worked great.

Been wanting one of these for awhile. Wore it to a lacrosse game yesterday in the pouring rain and it kept my noggin nice and rry. Looking forward to wearing it hiking and other outdoor mischief I get myself into.

Great winter and fall outdoor activity hat

We have been wearing these hats for 25 years and they are the best rain hats ever. Perfect for TN hiking/kayaking, working outside, etc. They are a little warm for summer, but the rest of the year this is my go-to hat for wet weather. Only downside is not as great for rafting, because the wind blows the brim up on a windy day. Also, thanks for making an extra large. Most women's sun/rain hats are too small for my (apparently big) head.

Perfect

Excellent for Wet or Cold weather. Especially useful fro those that wear Glasses, Keeps Sun and Rain off Glasses. Rim routes water past collar. Have 2 Now, would have 4 if OR made a Camo and All Orange Color. Best hat I have ever owned.

Like the wide brim- gives good face protection> great in all kinds of weather, adventure!

The only fault I have ever found in any of my seattle sombrero's is that after 15 to 20 years they wear out. I have bought about 10 of these hats over the years and they never let me down.

I'm a landscaper and wear my Seattle Sombrero daily. My first purchase is three years old and the only reason it was replaced is that the color on the very top had begun to fade a little. The practical purposes did not fade ... best protective hat on the planet when it comes to water and sun. I've gotten several comments after only a few weeks ... sporting Miami Dolphin colors as an Oakland Raider fan ... maybe do a black and silver someday? Outdoor Research has done their researching outdoors rather than indoors.

Perfect for Seattle's rain.

Great hat.

Great quality. Fits and sits well on head. Fun colors to choose from. I would highly recommend the had for all types of weather conditional.

I am really happy with this one and it fits pretty good. Just keep in mind, sadly it's not really the best choice in warmer or hot conditions.

I've been buying this hat for 20 years (total of 4). Worth every penny...

for playing golf when it's raining

Great hat. Keeps the sun off your head, ears and neck. Indispensable on paddle board or kayak.

When I go outdoors, I know my OR gear will perform as expected.

Purchased for upcoming hikes in the Canadian Rockies.

I wear this hat while working at the race track and I can't imagine spending the day in the sun without it. The separate lining allows for an air space between the outer and inner lining so that the full intensity of the sun is kept from your scalp. The velcro size adjustability in the headband is genius. Snug it up for windy days and slack it off on the scorchers. On those unbearably hot days rinse the hat in the lake, wring out and put it on; refreshing stuff.

I took my Seattle Sombrero on my West Coast Trail hike in the rainforests of Vancouver Island. It was awesome. It kept the rain (and the rain and then more rain) off my head and shoulders. I love it. I would buy it again!

I wear this hat while working at the race track and I can't imagine spending the day in the sun without it. The separate lining allows for an air space between the outer and inner lining so that the full intensity of the sun is kept from your scalp. The velcro size adjustability in the headband is genius. Snug it up for windy days and slack it off on the scorchers. On those unbearably hot days rinse the hat in the lake, wring out and put it on; refreshing stuff.

We were at the range this year teaching a class and I had to loan out my three Seattle Sombreros. I called customer service at OR and made sure I could order three more for other members. As always the customer service is amazing and they said I could. Everyone was so thankful to have their new hats and we can't wait for the rain or snow.