The Mountain Hardwear Vented Sun Hat is a mandatory piece of headwear for hot, sunny environments like the desert or the line for ice cream. Tasty treats or nasty heat notwithstanding, the Vented Sun Hat uses mesh vents for breathability and a Coolmax headband to keep the sweat off your brow. A darker underside to the brim won't reflect glare back into your eyes. Mountain Hardwear rates this hat at a UPF of 50. The full-coverage brim is 3.5 inches across the front and 4 inches across the back, so the sun won't fry your neck either.
Bottom Line: Bask without burning in the Mountain Hardwear Vented Sun Hat.
This is my second Mountain Hardwear hat. It is my favorite of those I have tried so far. I've tried the O.R. hat and did not like it because it is not vented and has a liner that locks in the heat. The HardWear hat is well-vented, lightweight, and has a nice wide, crushable brim. The crushable brim, which can easily be pushed aside, is a big plus for the activities I engage in. Perfect for protection from the stifling heat and sunshine. It is worth the hefty price.
After my dad took a liking to a souvenir wide-brimmed hat that I had snagged while on vacation in Southern California, I thought I'd get him one of his own for Father's day. His favorite part was that mine was vented for airflow, and how beneficial that was for when you are out in the sun and trying to stay cool.
I've always been a fan of Mountain Hardwear, and know that dad loves quality that lasts. He called the day it arrived and one of the first he said was that the color was cool for the weather and he liked the feel and the fit. thanks
I love this hat. Fits into my backpack flat, and goes to shape quickly without much effort when I put it on. I say, "Nice x2" because I brought this hat to a graduate seminar at a University and left it at my table when I got up from lunch. When I came back for it 2 minutes later it was snatched. It was not turned into lost in found, so after several days I ordered another one and it arrived promptly from Back Country. Thanks. Anyway, the second has served me well in sun and light rain. It's in the car all the time now for when I hit the beach. Awesome product. Sorry the other reviewer's snaps broke. I leave mine unsnapped, so haven't had to face that issue.
