How is this as a rain hat?
344130
I wore this on the Camino de Santiago. It went through rain and hail. BUT you should know that I wore it with the rain poncho over all, and mainly the front brim's job was to keep the water (and the hail) off of my glasses and face. It did well at that job. If I had worn it without the poncho, though, the wind would have flipped the brim all over the place and much of my face and neck would have been wet. HTH!
1955065
Unfortunately this does not shelter you from the rain. It is designed more for protection from the sun. But my experience with it is that it will protect you from light drizzle, but a heavy down pour water will get in. I hope this helps.
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.
1972841
I have had this extended in rain and it was fine. It would not be good in a heavy downpour or with strong winds.
802050
It is too lightweight for the rain. I have very sensitive skin and use it to protect me from the sun.
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....
116947
The brim is soft, and flexible, but does not flop in face. Pay attention to sizing comments. I had to send mine back in exchange for a bigger size. Without looking, I believe it was two sizes bigger. Fits perfect now. Hat comes with directions. Directions describe how the hat should fit. The second hat fits as described in directions. Otherwise, "NICE HAT". You'll like it. And thanks for the reminder; I need to put mine back in the truck. I physically work outside in all weather conditions. The hat won't even blow off my head. And if using the chin rope (forgot what it's called), it can not blow off. The brim is soft, and flexible, but does not flop in face. Pay attention to sizing comments. I had to send mine back in exchange for a bigger size. Without looking, I believe it was two sizes bigger. Fits perfect now. Hat comes with directions. Directions describe how the hat should fit. The second hat fits as described in directions. Otherwise, "NICE HAT". You'll like it. And thanks for the reminder; I need to put mine back in the truck. I physically work outside in all weather conditions. The hat won't even blow off my head. And if using the chin rope (forgot what it's called),... » Read More The brim is soft, and flexible, but does not flop in face. Pay attention to sizing comments. I had to send mine back in exchange for a bigger size. Without looking, I believe it was two sizes bigger. Fits perfect now. Hat comes with directions. Directions describe how the hat should fit. The second hat fits as described in directions. Otherwise, "NICE HAT". You'll like it. And thanks for the reminder; I need to put mine back in the truck. I physically work outside in all weather conditions. The hat won't even blow off my head. And if using the chin rope (forgot what it's called), it can not blow off. « Show Less
1496389
It is ok for short times in rain. I ride a motorcycle with it and it soaks through pretty quick in moderate rain. I.m not super impressed with the jacket overall.
478
I haven't worn it in the rain but it says it repels water. The feel of the material on the outside would also lead me to believe that it would be rainproof
1521925
I have not used it for rain myself but the person who recommended it to me had and said it worked great for rain. I cannot see any reason it would not as the material is thick and certainly seems like it would not let water through.
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.
1238552
I like the hat a lot. It seems to hold up very well. Frankly I haven't washed it yet...good question.
970092
yes but I would suggest that you have a little something over it for excessive rain,i have mine and love it.
561072
I haven't used it in the rain but it is of sturdy construction so I would say you should be fine in the rain.
2128261
Yes it is. The back of it doesn't stick out like the front but I would've felt comfortable in a rain in it. Great tent!
1569772
I wear a hat when I wear mine and have NO problems...I would say you should be fine...
1225016
Robert,,top fits well, during a rain storm I will occasionally get a little water in the bed, the worst about one cup, most of the time bone dry. Top still looks great, and easy to take on and off..