How does this hat compare to the sundancer hat? I am looking for the best sunday afternoon hat for the beach? Thanks!
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I am not familiar with the 'sundancer' hat but if you are looking for a hat to completely shade your head, face and neck, the 'sunday afternoon sport hat will do the job. I wear one every day I'm out in the sun doing yard work, gardening, etc and am very pleased with it. It also works quite well for outdoor activities such as fishing , kayaking, canoeing, etc.
63635
I would say semi-rigid, if that helps. Certainly not as rigid as a baseball hat, but not a floppy "bucket hat" either. Suitable for boating, unless you're on something like Miss Budweiser doing over 75 mph!
137710
Yes. I have one. It is the best hat ever made, and it's durable, yet malleable. Useful and highly adaptable to environmental conditions.
1609106
I have never been able to wash my hat. Every time I try they would mash up in the washing machine. I live in a tropical area so I do not know if the sun weekens the hat.
2012359
No, with the wide brim it catches the wind like a wing. That has really limited the days I can wear it here in the windy desert.
1178093
I use that one and it's more of a tighter beachy curls but u can hold it for less than 10 seconds and let go keep doing that add some sea salt spray and shake your head around till you have your beachy hair or you can use the bigger size the 2 inches one and itll probably look more natural. In my opinion they both work great!&#128513;
538207
I really like this hat. Fits well and is super cute. I have never packed it so don't have an answer for that, but have another similar hat from SD Hat Co which claimed to be packable which I did just that...it has never retained it original shape.
856487
I too have a really big head. There isn't a women's size that fits me and I have to get men's large or XL. But this hat fits, is comfortable, and looks great. Wore it recently to a Comicon with a steampunk outfit.
116948
Hi Petunia--I play golf in strong winds and I like how the straps hold the hat on my head. I have not had any problems with all my Tilley hats. The brim will not flop in the wind. Craig
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Yes, best sun hat I've ever. I hand wash mine with cold water wash. Let it air dry, this way the brim keeps its shape. I have the near white hat and it has held up to my daily use. The cool thing is the fabric seems to repel dirt so you don't have to wash it often. Fantastic hat get lots of compliments. The sun is not your friend.
104609
Great hat, no way to wear it Aussie style. I have 2 of them and wear them all the time. I also have a wool one for the winter.
326956
No it isn't a large brim and I haven't had this problem in wind. It does flip up often, but then comes back down. The strap does well at keeping the hat on. The hat is very light nylon and I've never had it feel hot. I live in very hot weather and wear it in the sun often.
235871
I don't find the brim to be floppy. The hat is packable, and isn't stiff, but it's not floppy. It's just right....
589269
I have the L/XL, although a little big, is comfortable. I'd send it back and opt for another brand. However, I've found that no two hats fit the same. Order another one, see what happens.
455547
Best hat I have ever had. As far as the mesh part goes, it is a very fine mesh located just below the flat top. I have never noticed any problem and I have worn it in the Caribbean and in Hawaii with no problems. The mesh band is only 3/4" wide and because of the tightness of the mesh I cannot imagine that much sun gets through - probably more light than actual sun rays. With the brim unsnapped, there is more than ample shading from the sun on all sides of the head. I have never noticed my head getting hot when wearing this hat. Hope this helps!
707664
I would wear this hat to the beach, but it has a foam core brim which could loose it's shape getting soaked in water. Spot clean for stains.
552093
I don't think the hat performs well in a stiff wind. The size of the brim is large (it's a sun shade hat more than anything), and that makes it catch the wind more than a normal hat. I find myself flipping the brim down when it blows up in the wind.