REI Co-op Sahara Guide Hat
If you were to judge a guide by their hat, we'd follow the one wearing an REI Co-op Sahara Guide hat. It keeps sun out of your eyes, vents to cool your head, won't blow off in a breeze and it floats.
- UPF 50+ nylon
- Durable water repellent (DWR) finish helps moisture bead up on the surface
- Crown has a toggled cord to adjust the fit
- Breathable mesh side panels vent to keep your head cool
- Polyester headband wicks sweat
- Foam in the crown keeps the hat afloat if it gets dropped in water
- Adjustable chin strap
- Weighs 2.8 oz.
- REI Co-op brand is certified to The Climate Label; we actively fund efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our business and support climate projects around the world
- Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria
Imported.
View the REI Co-op Sahara Product LineView all REI Co-op Men's Sun Hats| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Hat Style | Safari Hat |
| Fabric | 100% nylon (bluesign approved) |
| Lining Fabric | Headband: polyester |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Quick Drying | Yes |
| Visor/Brim | Yes |
| Head Circumference | S/M: 21.5-23 inches L/XL: 23-24 inches |
| Width of Brim | 3.25 inches |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria From a Climate Label Certified brand |
| S | M | L | XL | One Size | S/M | L/XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Circumference | 21.5 - 22 | 22 - 22.75 | 22.75 - 23.5 | 23.5 - 24.2 | 21.5 - 23.5 | 21.5 - 23 | 23.25 - 24.25 |
Sizing Notes
All measurements are stated in inches.
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Crushable, packable, wide-brim
As I age (welp) I'm all about sun protection. I really liked the ribbon detail around the circumference of the golden brown hat and the rope detail so bought this to try. It's very lightweight, you can fold it like a tortilla wrap in half or into quarters and stash it when not in use. So totally packable, and crushable. The mesh venting on either side of head will come in handy when you want to extra cooling for your head. On the model pictured, it doesn't look too wide brim but because I have a small head, it's ample sun protection. I like how you can adjust the size of it, AND have a rope to keep it on your head as I have an issue with adult-size hats still being too big for a petite woman head. The colour is more brown than marigold too. The green is lighter in the picture than when it arrived. However since I was mostly interested in the golden hat, I'm returning due to the colour not looking like how I'd imagined.
Great sun hat!
Keeps the sun off the ears and neck. Sheds light precip too. Hat breaths really well with the side vents and manages sweat well. Also dries relatively quick. I love it on the trail and on the river! Only gripe I have is the sizing, the s/m (which is what I went with) was a little tight. The L/xl was huge
A1 Packaging
My head measures 23 inches all around and the L/XL fit just fine (although if you done have a thick head of hair, the S/M should fit fine for a 23’ head. After reading some reviews I thought the S/M would be too tight for my measurements. Packaging was really good, too. Didn’t come folded or creased!
Be cool
new favorite hiking hat. benefited from having in mts and deserts. durable, v lightweight, super breathable, brims firm not hard. can be adjusted around crown of head and neck. GF & I bought one in L and M, both were true to size. You'll forget you're wearing anything between compliments.
Not a hat person...until now
If I need to wear a hat I typically wear some sort of baseball cap when hiking / outdoor activities / traveling, etc.. I do so reluctantly because I do not like wearing hats, nor do I like how they look on me. I am also not a brim type hat person either. However, after needing more sun protection than a normal hat can provide, I can say that this hat was awesome! Awesome because not only did it keep my face (and neck!) out of the sun, my head cool, it looked and felt great on my head. It didn't feel bulky or look huge on my head, it felt stylish. It was light and very comfortable. If you're not a hat person (like myself) I recommend you giving this a try, you won't be disappointed.
Nice, wide brim!
I'm not a vampire, but I am nearly as pale as one, so a good sun hat is critical for any outdoor activity for me. I love the look of this hat, but what I really appreciate is the wide brim. It easily shades your face and neck, and potentially parts of your shoulders, chest, and back, depending on the angle of the sun, so really good coverage. The mesh sides not only make it cooler, but it is also lighter than a lot of other similar hats. You can roll this puppy up or just ball it up and shove it into a pocket of your suitcase and it pops back out and resumes its usual shape fairly easily. It is also easy to tighten and loosen the band as needed.
Semi-stylish sun protection
This is my second sun hat from REI, and I love it. I wanted a slightly larger and slightly more fashionable hat to wear for errands and outdoor social situations. This hat gets 5/5 for look, style, and feel. It's very comfortable and I love that the brim is soft but holds a shape. Sizing is 4/5. My head is 23in around, and I chose a L/XL so that it wouldn't be too tight like my other hat. The adjustable band is kind of helpful, but the weird thing is how DEEP this hat is. It fits over the tops of my ears! Fortunately, my vibe is geek chic. Very thankful to REI customer service for quickly resolving my issue when I was sent the wrong hat by mistake.
Awesome hat!
Thoroughly impressed with this hat. I just needed something to cover my head and was on my way to the trailhead. The outside of this hat was soaked while my head/hair was completely dry in the rain and mist from waterfalls. Love the adjustable strap around my head too.
Pretty hat but improvements needed
I love the color of this hat and that the head area is loose fitting because I have puffy curly hair plus there is a toggle to tighten it if needed. My only complaint about this hat is there is not an opening for a ponytail so that my hair isn't pushed down against the back of my neck when I'm hot and sweaty. I have seen waaayyy cheaper sun hats that have an opening for hair to be pulled through and for the cost of this hat I wish it would have had one as well but realized it too late.
ultra running swag
this is the perfect hat to let people on trail know you mean business, whether you’re bagging an FKT or “power hiking” up a hill. Function and fashion