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Marmot PreCip Safari Hat

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Take cover from the rain, wind, sleet, and snow with the Marmot PreCip® Safari Hat.

Waterproof, breathable PreCip material reduces condensation and that clammy feel, for next-to-skin comfort
Breathable polyester mesh lining wicks away moisture and dries quickly to keep you comfortable
Brushed polyester headband has the soft feel of flannel and traps warmth; it also helps manage moisture for comfort
Brim can be turned up and secured with internal magnets on both sides
Internal shockcord lets you adjust the size for just the right fit
Removable chin cord prevents the Marmot PreCip Safari hat from flying away on windy days

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Marmot PreCip Safari Hat Customer Reviews

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Marmot PreCip Safari Hat

3.3

(based on 6 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Breathable (3)
Good protection (3)
Stylish (3)

Cons

Magnets (3)

Best Uses

Backcountry (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

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Jul

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Avoid on windy days

By Pierre in Arizona

from White Mountains, AZ

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Protection from the Sun
Washes Easily

Cons

Magnets

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about Marmot PreCip Safari Hat:

This hat would've been perfect if it wasn't for the annoying magnets. In theory, magnets are a great idea. However, go out on a hike on a sunny AND windy day, and this hat just does not deliver. The wind causes the sides of the hat to push up and they bind to the top because of the magnets, thereby exposing your neck and ears to the sun when you don't want it to.

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Feb

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Perfect except for the magnets.

By Desert Hiking

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

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

Cons

Magnets

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about Marmot PreCip Safari Hat:

I've worn this hat for a few seasons now and really love it. I'm in the desert so its perfect for keeping the sun off and extremely breathable for a rain hat. Its the only hat I need except in cold temps.

When I take a break during hikes I can set it in the sun and it dries out quickly. The material is super sturdy. Even after all the bushwacking I've done with it there are no tears and no fraying at all. If I have to push through tall catsclaw, I just put my head down-- the brim protects my face from everything sharp and the hat comes out undamaged.

Its easy to clean as well and it packs up super small. You can even fold it as small as you can and it won't damage it.

My only issue is the stupid magnets that fold the sides up. When the hat was new, this was a major issue-- the brim always seemed to want to fold up on its own. Now that its been worn and beaten in pretty well, this is only a problem in windy conditions. Snaps would have been a much better idea.

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Jul

2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Nice hat, annoying magnets

By KBD

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Dries Easily
Good Protection
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about Marmot PreCip Safari Hat:

This hat is pretty good, it has its advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages: Wide brim keeps sun out of face and eyes. Magnets are strong and keep sides up. The flexibility to push sides up is convenient when you desire a bit of sun. Chin strap is nice on windy days. Fairly stylish for outdoorwear. Scrunches up nice and small for packing and storage. Very fast drying (rain and/or sweat).
Disadvantages: The wind can blow the sides up and they stay there due to the strong magnets (would recommend a snap for keeping up vs the magnets - although when purchased, I was enamored with the magnets). The plastic slider to adjust the chin strap fell off after a couple of uses, I can still knot it where I need it, just not as convenient. Not very breathable.
All in all, it is a great hat, but to do it again, I would probably purchase one with snaps instead of magnets.

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Jun

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good for Sun and Rain, with a few issues

By FryGuy2086

from Central Texas

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Breathable
Fully Waterproof
Packable
Stylish

Cons

Brim Lacks Rigidity

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about Marmot PreCip Safari Hat:

I needed a hat that would provide rain protection and sun protection without being too warm/heavy.

Pros:
The hat fits nicely.
The hat breaths well; my head never got too hot even when hiking in the sun all day.
The has is truly waterproof and performed wonderfully in downpours; I prefer this hat over a hood which I find too constricting.

Cons:
The magnets are a great idea but even in light wind, the brim will flip up and the magnets will catch. On a windy day, it is impossible to keep the brim down for more than a few seconds. This meant that on numerous occassions, I had rain coming down the neck of my jacket, and I had to apply extra sunscreen to my ears and neck.

Overall, this is a good hat. If this brim were just slightly more rigid, the hat would be perfect.

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May

2011

4.0

Great in rain! And anytime!

By Marc Santa Cruz

from Santa Cruz, CA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Breathable
Good Fit
Good Protection
Stylish

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry
Cross Country

Comments about Marmot PreCip Safari Hat:

I wear this hat a lot, even when it's not raining. I like the wide brims and it breaths well even in warm weather. I also like the styling of the magnets vs. velcro or other attachments.

In regards to other poster's comments about wind, yes the brim will blow around. If it's windy and rainy, I'd tuck this hat under my rain jacket hood, and that keeps the hood away from my eyes and keeps the brim from flapping.

I recently lost my green one, and am here on website buying a second one -- will probably get the beige.

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May

2011

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good sombrero, needs change

By cycling addict

from momence, IL

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Breathable
Dries Easily
Good Fit
Good Protection

Cons

Brim too flimsy
Magnets

Best Uses

Backcountry
Casual Wear
Cross Country

Comments about Marmot PreCip Safari Hat:

Love the fact that it has a mesh lining vs the Nylon/polyester that the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero has. Three experienced hikers where in REI the same day I was and they had moved on from the Seattle Sombrero b/c they over heated in they sombrero. The Marmot PreCip Safari is perfect if you don't encounter winds during a rain storm (like that happens) Other wise from the last 3 days of use the brim folds right up to the side magnets and then you are better just taking the sombrero off. The Brim is way too flimsy, does not stay shaped and blows up to magnets in the wind :( Other wise the Marmot sombrero does WONDERFUL job at keeping you dry in a DOWNPOUR! I actually had a small amount of rain sitting on top of the brim 2 days ago when there was no wind while using the sombrero. Wish Marmot would have used regular snap buckles one the sides and then this sombrero would be bombshell!!!!