Would this be a good hat for hiking? Am torn between outdoor reseach hat and this one
141858
This is a great hat for hiking! The adjustable chin strap keeps it on your head in the windiest conditions and it repels water nicely during the rain. If you go swimming in it or need to wash it, it dries quickly. It packs flat, too. I have bought many hats for hiking. I always come back to this one. Its very durable, too. I have had mine for at least 7 years and it still looks like it is new despite many washes and much abuse.
141859
Yes... in cooler climates it is ideal. It is a heavy duty hat, therefore might not be a cool as other hats.
141860
This is a great hat for hiking! I've worn it on trips from the Arizona mountains to the pyramids of Egypt. Stays on even in the wind.
141861
This is one of the best hats for hiking. From South Africa to the Galápagos, this hat has been my faithful companion. Surprisingly, the times when I've really appreciated having this hat on was it when was raining during a hike. Wearing under the hood of my rain jacket made sure the hood stayed always around my face and the hat acted as a huge visor. This of course is mentioned in the manual that comes with your hat.
141862
This is a fabulous hat. I've worn it hiking in the Sonoran Desert, the Appalachian Mountains and many places in between. I have nothing but praise for Tilley Hats.
548136
It will fit you easily and has a lot of room for adjustment. The size is great for a day hike and has room for phone, snack, extra water bottle, but nothing too bulky or large.
554480
I think it might be too big for a very small head as it's a bit loose on mine and I run closer to large. There's a similar one, Columbia Women's Global Adventure hat, that comes in sizes. Only thing is it costs almost twice as much.
63636
The hat is not a floppy kind, so yes the brim is relatively rigid. It's not stiff enough to stop from flipping up or down over your eyes in a strong wind. The sizing isn't adjustable, so if the hat fits snug it may stay on while boating, but the pull cord helps in that you won't at least be ordering another one too soon.
54388
Absolutely. Flat is best. I wouldn't fold the brim, but mine gets packed flat in a duffel bag on each fishing trip.
678072
Yes, this hat has their unique chin strap that does a super job on keeping your hat on in even the strongest of winds. Be sure to read the instructions included with the hat that tells you how to properly adjust and wear the strap and it will do an amazing job. I love my hat and wear it hiking and take it with me on all our trips.
481696
Hmmm. Hat should fit ok, but it's not going to look authentic, in my opinion. I purchased as a child's toy and it was ok fot that, for the price. It is a thin mateial (probably some sort of cardboard) covered in a thicker felt, with a satin type band. Ours is also not cylindrical as it tapers in just a little at the top. All in all it's not a bad hat and it will depend on how authentic you need it need it to look, and from what distance! :)
210092
Yes! I had this concern prior to purchasing this hat and much to my suprise it fit really well, it will loosen up a little after wearing for a little while.
1932841
The hat is made out of pliable material that bends, which is part of what makes it so comfortable. I found that on windy days if I use the chin strap it does a decent job holding its shape, and it is far cooler than the stiff straw wide brimmed hats I have used in the past. I agree that it would probably blow up regardless in strong winds. Hope this helps!
707663
I love these hats. We certainly use them poolside and at the beach. The chinstrap makes it virtually impossible for the hat to blow off and it dries quickly. We haven't had any trouble with the hats getting dirty. That being said, I don't know that the hat would hold up well if it were going to be drenched all of the time. The brim might get pretty floppy. It is a great way to protect from the harmful rays of the sun!
817213
I have not used this light for hiking. I use it around the house, yard and for working on my car. The lamp has a single LED that's better for distance and a cluster of 3 LEDS that is better suited to area illumination. Both the Single and Cluster of 3 LEDs can be set to high or low brightness. The single LED on high reaches out to about 40 feet when it's very dark. It shines further but not bright enough to make out fine details. It's perfectly fine for me to use in the yard at night if I need something from my shed. Bright enough to see around me (I have a large yard) but not so bright that it blinds me when I look at something closer. I've been so pleased with this light that I purchased two more to keep in the cars. My only reservation with you using it for hiking is I assume you wouldn't actually be hiking in complete darkness. Dusk maybe? I don't know how much it would help when there is some ambient light. For use at a campground when it has gone complete dark I think it will be great.
538208
Not really. Perhaps I just stuffed it in instead of fold it nicely. Try it out by folding it nicely? Other than this, its a good functional looking hat! I recomend it.
733304
It didn't for me. I used it for playing golf in hot bright sunny weather. The mesh allow air flow but is high enough that when the sun moves the direct rays can't hit your scalp. I love the hat.
2085612
I would say yes. But, if you are doing intense outdoor backpacking, probably not. When you first see it, it wont look that big but it expands and flattens nicely. I've gotten caught in the rain a couple of times and my electronical devices were fine. Hope this helps.
677920
Kind of depends on your head size and how much hair you got... but I wear a Large in this helmet, and I haven't worn a ProFit hat in a while, but I wear a L/XL FlexFit baseball cap. The Large helmet fits perfectly and I never have issues with overheating, though I wouldn't recommend pedaling uphill with this on. Hope that helps!
703503
Yes, You could wear it in Front. If Your Dog is Pretty Light weight, it might be OK. Yes, You could see Your Dog all of the Time, not sure if it would be Comfortable on a Long Hike.
1228511
I have never worn them with a hat; however they are quite comfortable and don't protrude out too much. My guess would be if it was a loose wool type hat, shouldn't be an issue.