Sunday Afternoons  Adventure Hat

The hat was great as well as the pants and shirts!

Somewhere along the line they significantly cheapened the quality. Old ones from 15 years ago were great. On new hats the cheap cardboard-like brim will remain bent (blocking vision and flopping down in your face) after packing in a backpack as it will retain the memory of how it was packed. Basically, cheap sunhats from Costco are better than the Sunday Afternoon hat. I tried to use the Lifetime guarantee on a 1 year old hat but they told me I should have watched a YouTube video on how to properly pack the hat. My Costco sunhat brims don't stay all bent up after packing. Very disappointing! Lifetime guarantee is bogus and not honored.

I really love this oversized hat. I love being outdoors but do not wear sunglasses so I need something that will help me keep the sun out of my face/eyes but as well as protect my neck. The UPF protection and adjustable sizing were perfect during my recent 7 mile hike. No issues with having to adjust it and the flappy back worked well with my 25L pack. This hat is not at all stylish which I gladly embrace. Its super functional. The only reason I did not rate it a 5 is because there is Velcro on the back to fold up the cape that feels a bit flimsy. There is a cheap piece of fabric attached to the Velcro on the back of the hat that is easy to loose. This may not be an issue for those without hair but getting hair caught in velcro is never fun. I was pretty diligent about making sure that fabric stayed there when I did not have it folded up.

Exactly what I was looking for. EXACTLY. I burn terribly and easily, and my neck usually gets it first. I'd gotten by with a gimme cap with a bandana stuffed in it forever, but when I saw this...well, it's just perfect. It's lightweight, it fits nice without binding, and it BREATHES--that's a big deal. And it goes everywhere with me; sure, hiking, yeah, that's what I got it for, but it pretty much goes everywhere I do anymore. It's that comfortable.

My dermatologist recommended using better sun protection while riding my bike. While looking for a sombrero that would fit a 30 inch head/helmet, I stumbled across this item. With a pair of careful scissor cuts to the side mesh to allow for the helmet straps, it fits inside the helmet comfortably without even needing to adjust the strap length. The cuts were along the mesh holes four holes up from the brim extending to the fourth hole from each end. If fraying ever becomes a problem, I will try some type of flexable rubber glue along the edges but so far no problem. The hat still works well without the helmet. I've tried it out on three different Giro helmets of various ages and it works great.

This hat provides great sun protection as long as there is no wind. Unfortunately, I bought this hat for use in the geyser basins of Yellowstone, a place where the wind never stops blowing. In breezy conditions, the cape that is supposed to cover your neck turns into a sail that constantly flaps around. As a result, I find my lower neck unshaded, not to mention the flapping is annoying. There is a velcro tab on the back of the hat that can hold the flap in place, but the hat does not provide adequate protection when the velcro is used. I have been trying to find a great sun hat for several years, and after wearing this hat, the search continues.

It looks pretty goofy and I was a little embarrassed when people saw me, but that's what it takes to block the sun. Hiking in AZ I could see others without such a protruding brim or massive fabric over the neck were clearly exposed to the sun despite their eyes being covered. It was also validating to see a trail guide had the same hat- because they work amazingly. If you don't mind looking like a goof-ball, or at least you prefer that to a severe sunburn, this could be the right hat for you. I use it because I hate using sunscreen when backpacking. Unfortunately it's just not possible for a hat to cover your face, neck, and ears without looking goofy, even the other REI hats often leave ears unprotected.

Best wide-brim sun-protection hat. The brim does suprisingly well in the wind. It can be worn loosely or tightened down when the wind blows. Yes, it looks dorky. But, when I spend my days out in the sun in the desert or Sierra Nevada mountains, functionality rules - and that's the Sunday Afternoons hat. I like that the outer part of the brim brim can be folded back for more view of the sky, but then I can fold it back into place when the sun shines stronger - and the brim retains its stability. I bought mine about 10 years ago, and it's still going strong. Great product!

It's a dorky-looking hat. Therefore, if someone says "Hey nice hat" I question their sincerity. I spent hours on one occasion in the baking sun. The hat kept my brain from boiling. When applying sunscreen, I tend to forget the back of the neck. The hat has saved me from a nasty burn. No other hat will do the job this one will. So don't be a self-conscious fashion plate and go for one that looks cool. Just get the functional hat and call it a day. I've got news: you're not as cool as you think you are anyway.

Took this on a 2-week safari. Very, very happy with keeping the sun and dust out of my eyes and hair. The side brims were great. Loved the breathability of the hat--didn't have a sweaty head. Stayed on my head in the wind. No one made any comments about the flap or the dork factor (I didn't care anyway). Came home and washed the hat. Didn't look dirty but lots of dust came out. Just a touch of a bar of soap on the sweatband, and voila, no more brown ring! Looking forward to the next time I can wear this hat.