Sunday Afternoons: Sun Protection Hats for Outdoor Activities

Phyllis: I love these hats. I live in a sunny climate all year and the wide brim, sun protection with the neck pannel is a winner. easy wash in machine and hang to dry.

United States on Sep 14, 2023

Sue: Nice and lightweight. Fits well, make sure you order the right size, I got a large by mistake and was able to return it for a small as originally intended. Very soft and comfortable. I specifically shopped for the model that has a pony-tail slot in the back. Chin strap is comfortable. Provides great cool, lightweight shade for the entire face and neck.

United States on Sep 08, 2023

jojojo: I really wanted to like this hat because it seems to get good coverage. Unfortunately the sweat band does not cover the entire circumference - it barely covers your forehead. Also, the ponytail slot is really small and not stretchy/adjustable. I don't know how the lady in the video who has a lot of hair nearly down to her waist got her hair through that slot. Good hat if you have shorter, and much thinner hair.

United States on Jul 24, 2023

Just another nerd: Pros:
- I'm a male that sweats a lot and this one has great ventilation, even The North Face Horizon Brimmer hat with the big ventilation flaps on the front and back of the top of the head is still a bit warm for me.
- For some reason this has great airflow - I can actually feel the air passing through.
- The fabric is very light and might contribute to how it feels cool
- The back flap protects my neck fine, a decent length. Sometimes I would bundle it up and tuck it at the back where the pony tail hole is when I want it off my neck.

Cons:
- Some reviews here mention issues with how it looks, I don't care as I'm cool. Just mentioning it as they have a case that it's an acquired taste.
- I've tried the other Sunday Afternoon hats and I wished this has a folding brim as ever since I received this it's always bumpy looking in the middle as it's how it was shipped

Canada on Jun 26, 2023

SouthernHome: Anytime I'm outdoors for more than 10 or 15 minutes, I have to wear a sun hat. This one is comfortable and does the job. I wish it had been a bit less expensive; it was about a third more than a sun hat from the same brand that I bought for my husband.

United States on May 19, 2023

Gilberto: Lo ligero y fresco que es.

Mexico on Oct 21, 2022

Island Girl: I like the hat unfortunately it was crammed into an envelope and the brim is bent. It is not bendable and ruined! What the heck is wrong with you people? DO YOU THINK YOU CAN UNBEND PLASTIC? WRONG! it has a permanent crease!!!!!!

Canada on Jul 20, 2022

SusanSusan: I bought this hat for long excursions on my paddleboard. Being a person with long hair the hole in the back is a really nice feature. The hat fits great and is adjustable. The brim is wide enough to shade your face and ears but not so wide it gets knocked off while doing a steady SUP stroke, it's also flexible enough that if you do knock it the hat stays put and your peripheral view is unobstructed, which I really like out on the water. Chin strap is comfortable and easy to adjust. It also had good air flow around my neck face and head. Very lightweight and great for out on the water. More colors please!!

Canada on Jun 13, 2022

Sara: I really like this hat. The brim is not the same width all the way, and it begins to taper almost immediately. If you are looking for a hat with a brim that is the same width all around, and a ponytail holder, try the Sundancer model. The ponytail hole is a great feature. If you do not have hair where the hole is, you can always use a safety pin or sew the hole shut. The tail could be slightly longer as it will not protect the sides of your neck or shoulders as much as the back of your neck.

I removed a star because the brim was folded twice into an envelope for over a week while the hat was shipped. As a result, there are two creases (what looks like a pleat) in the centre of brim that will not go away.

However, I learned that you can pour hot water from a kettle onto the creases, which should expand the air bubbles that are inside the foam. Be careful that the water is not boiling as there is a slight chemical smell after. I poured maybe a litre of near boiling water onto the creases and after 10 or 20 minutes, the area looks almost half normal. I will try with a blow dryer after.

I did remove one star for the damage caused by shipping, but the price I paid...

Canada on Jul 15, 2020

kittyworld: Looks cute on a woman. This hat is surprisingly not hot. I was initially concerned because one reviewer says it's hot. To my surprise it's quite breathable. It doesn't actively cool your head, but it keeps you feeling much cooler when you are under the sun than without any hat. I think the white fabric helps reflect a lot of the sun's direct heat. The flap has 2 layers - the inside layer is darker, same as the underside of the brim. I thought the flap may trap heat, but it actually keeps your neck cool because the stiffer double-layered fabric doesn't drape directly on your neck, thus leaving some space between your neck and the flap to allow plenty of air circulation. I have a pony tail and the flap keeps it away from sticking to my neck. Definitely cooler than without the flap. The flap isn't long so make sure you wear a top w/ high enough neck line. My head and neck sweat a ton so it's impossible to keep sunscreens on. With this hat I can skip wearing sunscreens on the back of my neck and ears.

In the front forehead area that's a thick strip of fabric that's designed to wick sweat. I normally don't like sweat bands because they tend to trap heat and make me hot, but this...

United States on Jun 17, 2017