Outdoor Research Halcyon Sombrero - 2007 BCS

This is the second one of these bad boys I have worn. First one was / still is great; however, my girlfriend commandeered it during a recent train trip through Vietnam so I came back to backcountry for another. Only difference this time was that I sized up one notch (seems to run a bit small) and changed colors (bummer that the original colors of dark khaki top and light khaki bottom is no longer available). The bigger size fits me better and any extra room is adjustable via the cord lock so it works out well.

This is great for any type of outdoor use where sun protection is required. It also does a great job in light to moderate rain. The snaps on the side keep it out of the way when the additional coverage is not needed and the entire package folds up to stuff in a pack or water bottle pocket.

Great quality tops it off. Go for it! However, if you have a girlfriend save yourself the shipping cost and buy two from day one :)

This hat works just as advertised--100% waterproof. Fabric seems durable the hat stood up well to getting beat around on a recent backpacking trip. However, it's too warm to wear above 70 degrees or so for any length of time. In short--awesome hat for cold wet weather, but too hot for summer.

Would have liked to be able to buy in Small and Medium sizes but the chat line gal said they didn't have any in those sizes and none coming in... so not sure if that means temporarily out or forever out. Frustrating to find a good hat but not have a nice choice of sizes... or the info to know if and when they may become available again.