We are planning to use this hat in warm climates such as Egypt and East Africa. Is it designed for air flow through the hemp?
10929
I LOVE this hat...it is not designed for airflow, but, wonderfully comfortable. I too am wearing this hat while visiting east Africa.
10930
No air holes. There's another model which is designed for air flow. Sorry I don't know the model number off hand but you'll find it if you look. ;)
280166
Haven't worn it in the rain but I washed it and the water beaded up on the fabric. It's good to about 85 degrees in the sun but if you want a pure rain hat the ventilation holes are going to leak after awhile. It's a good hat, I like it.
387423
Yes. You can pull it down and basically enclose entire carrier between carrier shade and bob shade. Not good on a hot day though...no air flow.
273213
It is a really well made hat and does not let light through. I am very happy with it! I hope that helps!
951798
It should be fine the breeze should move through with no problems. I'm going to be doing exactly that camping on the beach in about a month so will know better when I return.
647177
The rain gets through the mesh a bit, but it depends on how much rain. For most of us, it wouldn't be a problem. Once, in a real downpour, I put a plastic bag over the hat...my wife laughed a lot, but I stayed quite dry. Or you could just wear the plastic bag? I like that the hat does a better job of keeping the rain off my glasses. The mesh helps with the heat and humidity here in Florida's summers.
1072564
Have not used it that way. But it does fit nicely over a bare head and a baseball cap. Hope this helps.
552826
YES. It is insulated due to the fact that it is mad of a soft foam material that gives it is shape. Included are ear flaps that tuck up and out of the way or can be flipped down to keep ears warm. I have used the hat on upland game hunts and it breathes well but isn't as cool as a mesh trucker hat or even a cotton baseball style cap. I am so overwhelming happy with the quality of the hat and it's price that I would recommend you buy it for him regardless of whether you are worried about it being too hot or not.
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.
720432
I don't think it's waterproof. It it made of a lightweight breathable material and I think in a heavy rainstorm, water would soak through. I mainly use the hat to shade from the sun, when I'm hiking or gardening. If in a light rain storm, it may keep water from your face.
2012363
It has Velcro so you can adjust the tightness. Every now and then a strong breeze will come along and I'll have to grab the brim to keep it from flying off.
117283
Personally would not recommend this one. This one runs small, is stiff, wouldn't breathe as you pointed out. I would suggest the women's style straw hat, it can be scrunched into a ball and come out great, it is very durable and it is unisex (looks good on a man or a woman), and it is breathable. Probably a better choice in the humidity.
1458488
Never had a problem with sweat rolling down my face, and I`ve worn it a lot when walking, on hot days. Very cool hat in general, though the brim is a bit flimsy. I find if I roll up the whole hat tight, in the opposite direction, it seems to reverse the droop pretty well.
1458489
I've never had any sweat in my face wearing the hat, even when the brim has a sweat ring my face has stayed dry. It is actually very good in a light rain too. As long as it isn't raining too hard to push down the brim.
236551
honestly, i use it for all types of weather conditions. it's super comfortable. considering how insulated your tent is, you may have to refrain from zipping the bag all the way up at times. beats having multiple tents for different occasions.
452386
I've only used it for compression hose, but it works well for that. The only problem I've had is being active on warm, humid days, when the adhesive may detach. Since your forehead and scalp won't be moving as much as my thighs, and gravity will be working for you instead of against you (unless you're a high-wire aerialist) I don't anticipate any problems. When you want to get it off, it comes off without much discomfort, unlike spirit gum which once took a hefty hank of my hair with it.
2008449
I purchased this to be a strong personal fan for myself....as our summers in Hawaii are very hot and extremely humid. As a fan, it is effective. I never noticed that it actually cooled the air. Hope this helps.