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Outdoor Research Coastal Sombrero

Outdoor Research Coastal Sombrero

Item # 777997
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The lightweight and breathable Outdoor Research Coastal Sombrero will keep you cool and dry during wet summer days on the trail.

  • Made with Gore-Tex PacLite®, which is engineered specifically to be light, packable and extremely breathable
  • CoolMax® polyester mesh lining in the crown wicks moisture away from your head and speeds the evaporation process
  • Foam-stiffened brim floats in water
  • Headband is soft next to skin and helps to manage moisture
  • Vent at the back of the crown promotes airflow; reflective trim on the vent increases visibility in low light
  • External drawcord adjustment at the back of the crown fine-tunes the fit
  • Removable chin cord secures the hat in windy conditions

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Item 777997

Outdoor Research Coastal Sombrero Specs

Specification

Description

FabricNylon
LiningPolyester
Width of brim(Front) 3.3 / (back) 4.3 inches

Outdoor Research Coastal Sombrero Customer Reviews

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Outdoor Research Coastal Sombrero
 
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Sep

8

2009

 
5.0

Best Owned

By rmorecstaff

from Virginia

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking
    • Kayaking

    Comments about Outdoor Research Coastal Sombrero:

    This is the best outdoor hat I've owned. The stiff but flexible brim is great. The hat can be positioned and left alone. You can then look any direction and nothing gets in the way, the way a floppy brim might.

    It's been worn in steady rain but not downpours but works great in the steady rain. When hiking or paddling in sun it wasn't too hot. On windy days pull up the chin strap and adjust the head circumference cord and the hat stays put.

    It's been crumpled up and stuffed in a backpack and a waterproof bag. When it was brought out to wear it went right back into shape with no problems. The initial fit made me nervous the wind would blow it right off but that didn't happen.

    Floating has never been tested and hopefully never will be.

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

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    May

    24

    2009

     
    4.0

    Great for Tropical Climates with Rain

    By Vomitorium Cleaner

    from San Diego

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking
      • Performance
      • Travel

      Comments about Outdoor Research Coastal Sombrero:

      I took this to Central America during the rainy season, and it performed very well. Light, easy to fold and carry in pack, and keeps water off your head and neck. The Seattle Sombrero is too hot for the tropics and has no vent. This hat is the perfect combination of rain/sun hat.
      Getting this type of hat in your size is better than one size fits all. I tried an adjustable, one size fits all by another brand, but it kept flopping down on my ears unless I adjusted it uncomfortably tight around my head.
      The only thing I would change is to add the option to fasten the sides up like the Seattle Sombrero for some extra style points.

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      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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