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The Kavu Chillba Hat sure looks funny but you won't be laughing when you're using it to bail water out of your boat. DWR coated nylon repels water and the closed-cell foam makes it float so you can chase it down the river if you drop it in.
Bottom Line: Highly functional sun-blocking extraordinaire.
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Their website says that you shouldn't leave these in direct
Their website says that you shouldn't leave these in direct sunlight because it will melt the foam. Does that mean I can't wear it out in the sun on hot days for extended periods? If so, can anyone recommend something like this that can deal with those conditions? Thanks!
By: Madison R.
May 12, 2012
This hat will be great for long hot days. If you leave it exposed to sun for an extended period, like leaving it on the back porch all summer, then it will fade or disfigure the foam. But for day to day use it will be just fine.
By: conan
May 12, 2012
Great for lounging!
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Cameron Erwert
June 1, 2011
This is hat is clearly kind of crazy looking, but as the last reviewer stated, it does its job. I use mine the most when working outside, and occasionally while just relaxing creek side. Tried it out on a few paddling adventures, and unfortunately due to the chance of wind, it just get’s left at home now.
Pro: Water does not get through to your noggin’, nor does the harsh sun
Con: If it’s even a bit breezy out you’ll be wishing you had something else on, sits pretty high on the head
5 Star Seller
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tjs4952069
November 2, 2011
Great hat, good fit to my big head, well built.. Just buy it!
Has anyone seen the "Pyrite" color in person? In photos
Has anyone seen the "Pyrite" color in person? In photos it looks like it could be anywhere from a darker burnt orange, to the pale orange shown above. Thanks in advance for your help!
By: Z. Kissell
June 8, 2011
It is the lighter, almost yellowish gold color. For the darker, burnt orange, I'd get it in the ketchup color. Hope this helps!
By: Sam Matthews
June 12, 2011
Rice Merchant
By:
willis871631
June 28, 2011
I got this hat to use at the beach when I go surfing. When I show up in California at Dana Point every year, the guys say, hey, the rice merchant is here again this year. The hat floats and has plenty of ventilation. As already said, it is a conversation piece; however, I don't know if it is a bird puller.
By: adam
September 14, 2011
hey i was the lifeguard that talked with you about the hat...this internet thing is strange
Call me Crazy but
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Kyle forrest
May 29, 2011
When I go on the river I never forget this hat, perfect for keeping the sun off my neck and hell, its a great conversation piece! I really think that anyone who is comfortable with themselves should own one if they kayak, suhch a good deal!
Best outdoor hat!
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Mike
June 6, 2011
So I'm a tree planter working in Golden, B.C. I bought the chillba hat after seeing my sister's. This is the best rain-sun hat I've ever had. It has unmatched ventilation which is awesome on hot days and it's basically like an umbrella that you wear on your head. I've only had one day thus far where the wind was a bit too strong for it, but it seemed that if I tightened the chin strap it stayed in place pretty well. Even with the shipping charges to Canada I still payed roughly what a store what charge at retail value (roughly $60 Canadian). Best outdoor hat in existence (in my opinion..).
Change me.
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Great for lounging!
This is hat is clearly kind of crazy looking, but as the last reviewer stated, it does its job. I use mine the most when working outside, and occasionally more...