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Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat
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Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat

Item # 778057

$25.00

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Be sure to pack the Omni-Shade™ Bora Bora™ Booney hat from Columbia Sportswear along when heading for sunny climates—the wide brim protects your head and neck from the sun.

  • Made from quick-drying, lightweight nylon with a cooling mesh upper panel; Coolmax® polyester sweatband wicks moisture from your brow
  • Offers excellent protection from the sun: Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50+
  • Black underbrim absorbs light to reduce glare
  • Chin strap secures hat in windy conditions
  • Adjustable drawcord and toggle cinch the hat around your brow
  • Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade™ items rated UPF 30 and higher proudly carry the Skin Cancer Foundation's Seal of Recommendation

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Item 778057

Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat Specs

Specification

Description

FabricNylon/polyester
LiningPolyester
Width of brim3 inches
GenderUnisex

Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat Customer Reviews

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Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat
 
5.0

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Breathable (5)
  • Comfortable (5)
  • Durable (4)
  • Lightweight (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Hiking and camping (5)
    • Casual wear (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (4), Avid adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Mar

    27

    2009

    (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    What a great hat!

    By Just wana golf

    from Fishers, IN

    About Me Casual Adventurer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Golf
      • Hiking
      • Working in the yard

      Comments about Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat:

      The Bora Bora Booney Hat has proved itself to be very useful on both the golf course and around the yard. The hat does a great job of keeping the sun off my neck ears and face yet has very good ventilation to keep my head from overheating. The brim is stiff enough to hold it's shape while not interfereing with my golf swing. Overall , a great buy.

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

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      26

      2009

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Nice hat

      By FNG

      from Minnesota

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Casual Wear
        • Hiking
        • Travel

        Comments about Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat:

        I bought one for my son and me. We both love them. It works great and is comfortable. With mesh on hat it lets heat escape which keeps head cooler (I get very hot and sweaty).

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        May

        26

        2009

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Very comfortable. Great hat.

        By like2hike

        from Apex, NC

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Casual Wear
          • Hiking and Camping

          Comments about Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat:

          Adjusted to it's largest size, it fits about like a "Large" or 7-1/2 (and can be sized down easily). The youth size may fit smaller women (fits my wife perfectly).

          This hat has proven to be invaluable for sun protection in hot and humid weather. It stays comfortable due to light weight and great breathability through the breezy mesh crown. Great for hiking, yard work, outdoor sports, at the pool or beach, etc.

          It travels well since it can be packed flat without any problem. Very durable. Highly recommended.

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

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Aug

          19

          2009

           
          5.0

          Perfect warm weather hat, but...

          By toasty1

          from Kansas

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Durable
          • Lightweight

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Hiking and Camping

            Comments about Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat:

            No complaints at all with this hat, but Columbia has apparently made a change in the styling. Both on Columbia's site, other retailers' sites, and on top of my head, this hat ships with a black mesh material along the band, not the same-colored mesh as shown above. It doesn't matter to me, but some may be bothered by the contrasting colors.

            Otherwise, this is the warm weather sun hat you want. Adding to the given description, it's completely crushable & lightweight (86g). If you don't need the head strap, it's very thin and easily stows inside the hat while wearing (not sure if it'd bother a bald scalp). I don't see rain protection as an issue, because if you're wearing this hat for its intended environment, a little moisture penetration should be welcome.

            The only improvement I can imagine (same-color mesh would be a little nicer looking) would be a self-stowing rain cover, but I'd rather Columbia kept it as than increase the cost and weight. Who really wants to hike while wearing a shower cap?

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Aug

            7

            2009

             
            5.0

            Love this hat!

            By shtinkypuppie

            from Torrance, CA

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Breathable
            • Comfortable
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Extreme Conditions
              • Hiking and Camping
              • Hot weather

              Comments about Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat:

              What a great hat. The nice wide brim keeps the sun off you from mid morning to late afternoon. The lightweight construction and mesh sidewalls make it comfortable and most importantly COOL to wear. Even at blustery Farewell Gap it stayed snug on my head. The perfect warm-weather hat.

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

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Aug

              6

              2009

               
              5.0

              Exactly what I needed

              By NTMN

              from Dallas, TX

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Durable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Hiking and Camping

                Comments about Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat:

                A good hat is worth half of an air conditioner. Light, well ventilated and easy to care for hat is the perfect companion in the summer sun.

                • Fit:
                • Feels true to size

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Jul

                1

                2009

                 
                5.0

                Almost perfect

                By Matt in Alaska

                from New York, NY

                About Me Casual Adventurer

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Durable
                • Lightweight
                • UPF-50 sun protection

                Cons

                • Not rain proof

                Best Uses

                • Casual Wear
                • Hiking and Camping

                Comments about Columbia Sportswear Omni-Shade Bora Bora Booney Hat:

                Almost perfect for long hikes and camping.
                The only thing lacking is better rain protection, although it's always a compromise between superior breathability versus superior rain protection. The mesh around the sides of this hat will allow both air and rain to enter the hat.

                • Fit:
                • Feels true to size

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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