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REI Vented Explorer Hat - Men's

REI Vented Explorer Hat - Men's

Item # 766021
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Our ecoSensitive™ REI Vented Explorer hat shields your face and neck from the sun while keeping your brow cool.

  • Organic cotton duckcloth is durable, breathable and mildew resistant, while mesh sides add ventilation
  • CoolMax® polyester inner headband wicks moisture away from your brow and speeds the evaporation process
  • Brass snaps on either side of hat let you snap one or both sides of the brim up
  • Braided cotton chin-cord adjusts with toggle to keep hat on in windy conditions

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Item 766021

REI Vented Explorer Hat - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

FabricOrganic cotton duckcloth
Lining(Inner headband) polyester
Width of brim3 inches

REI Vented Explorer Hat - Men's Customer Reviews

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REI Vented Explorer Hat - Men's
 
5.0

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good protection from the sun (4)
  • Rugged (4)
  • Stylish (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking (4)
    • Casual wear (3)
    • Travel (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Apr

    24

    2009

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Perfect hiking hat

    By GordonRick

    from Atlanta, GA

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

    • Good Protection from the Sun
    • Rugged
    • Stylish
    • Washes Easily

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Hiking
      • Travel

      Comments about REI Vented Explorer Hat - Men's:

      I bought this hat to wear hiking "in the bush" down in Australia. Perfect! The non-vented version got good reviews except for ventilation and this is REI's answer. Great for travel - just toss it in the suitcase or whatever. The stiff brim maintains its shape well. I don't like chin straps, but it turned out to be very practical in the high winds along the coast. You can always stuff it up into the pocket flap in the crown and get it out of the way when not needed. I used to just wear ball caps hiking, but no more. I like the sun protection for my face and neck from the wide brim. Although I'm not much of one for fashion, it does look pretty dang good. It won't do much good in a heavy rain, but I'll go for the extra ventilation any day. Handles machine washing OK, but I wouldn't dry it on high heat. Runs a bit small in my opinion, but not by much. A+ for this one.

      Service and delivery comments:

      My store didn't have it in stock, but in-store pick-up was fast and easy.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels half size too small

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      1

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent sun shade hat

      By Matt in Alaska

      from New York, NY

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

      • Good Protection from Rain
      • Good Protection from the Sun
      • Rugged
      • Stylish
      • Washes Easily

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about REI Vented Explorer Hat - Men's:

        This hat is great for sunny days. It has a narrow circumferential mesh window that lets a little bit of water through when it rains, but it's a compromise between breathability versus rain protection. The hat has a firm brim which adds a nice solid structure. The only thing I wish it had was a retractable or removable cape to protect your neck from the sun.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        31

        2009

         
        5.0

        Almost a Tilley at half the price

        By Sailor

        from Raleigh, NC

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Pros

        • Good Protection from Rain
        • Good Protection from the Sun
        • Rugged
        • Stylish

        Cons

        • Loses Shape

        Best Uses

        • Hiking
        • Sailing
        • Travel

        Comments about REI Vented Explorer Hat - Men's:

        I lost my Tilley Airflo overboard. It was gone in the waves by the time I could get turned around, and it was 6 years old so uninsured! Went to get a replacement and found this, just about all of the same features (needs foam in the crown for insulation and flotation) and a lot less money. Won't feel so bad if I lose this one, I'll just replace it.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jun

        21

        2009

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great hat for the sun!!!

        By Adam Jason

        from San Diego, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Good Protection from the Sun
        • Great ventilation
        • Rugged
        • Stylish

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Anything in the sun
          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking

          Comments about REI Vented Explorer Hat - Men's:

          Well, I bought this hat only yesterday, but I can already tell it's a quality piece of headwear. The brim functions wider than it appears (which is good, because huge brims look goofy) and it is more than adequate at keeping the sun off of your face. The mesh piece at the top of the crown allows for excellent air flow, and the poly headband does a great job at keeping sweat off of your forehead. The hat looks great, too, and it looks even cooler when you button the brim up :) I spent the morning doing yardwork, and finished the day off with a 7-mile hike - all in 80+ degree weather - and I couldn't have asked for a better hat!

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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