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Marmot PreCip Safari Hat
Good Enough...
By Pete LaBore
Ranked #150 - Sun Hats - Rain Hats - Safari Hats
May 28, 2010
I don't have much natural sunblock left on top of my head (hair), thus I always need to wear a hat out in long days in the sun. I debated between this and the OR Sombrero and went with the Marmot as the brim wasn't as huge and the price was a little nicer (full Goretex on the sombrero, so higher price makes sense). I mostly wear this hat for fly fishing.
Pros:
-The hat blocks the sun and breathes reasonably well.
-It's light weight, not heavy on the head.
-Both the head size adjustment and the chin strap (removable) work well to give you a variety of fits.
-I've had the hat in several rain storms and keeps my head day and face pretty dry
-Brim is about the right size for me, in the size S/M (I've got a small bean, 6 and 7/8).
Cons:
-In really heavy wind, it does flop around. That being said, overly stiff is annoying as well when it's not windy.
-I don't use the side magnets much to wear it Aussie style and could probably do without those as they can catch when you don't want them.
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Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
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1 Comments Last Reply: June 16, 2010 By: drifterman
I like this hat better. It is lighter and far more cooler. It is also better in the direct sun. I could not use the OR Seattle Sombrero in the hot sun, it was far hotter in the sun and you will not like it. The brim is bigger on the OR but i found it not to be much better than the Marmot PreCip. For the money this is an awesome hat!!! And I love the magnetic sides. Great if you shoot and this is a nice feature. I really like this waterproof hat!!
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