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!
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.
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.
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.
59958
I haven't used it in tropical weather but I have in snow and light rain. As long as there isn't any holes it will keep you dry. It doesn't zip closed around your head. Instead it overlaps and has velcro. There is a chance for a few bugs getting in but not many.
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.
391222
It is a little tight when the hard top is on. but with it off fits great. Regardless it keeps the rain out. If no doors then fit will be good as well. You can always return it.
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.
772237
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.
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.
1770983
Its good for light rain and no more. I wouldn't take it in heavy rain, or out in the water unless you just want to kill it. I take a little bag with me (inside its storage compartment) to cover it if it starts to rain more than a drizzle.
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.
720434
I'm not 100% sure but it would seem likely given the material...it seems fairly water proof to me. I've never worn it in the rain so that's why I say I'm not sure. My opinion would be it would work pretty good in the rain but perhaps not if one were to wear it in an all day rain.
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
2128468
This is meant to be a play thing. I would not rely on this to stay dry in the rain.
141859
Yes... in cooler climates it is ideal. It is a heavy duty hat, therefore might not be a cool as other hats.
1644065
It is fine in the rain. It utilizes o-ring seals to keep the internals dry. I use it nightly walking the dog and could not be happier with it.