I am loving this lightweight, breathable, comfy offering from Patagonia!

By Big Papa Ranked #1 - Sun Hats - Rain Hats - Safari Hats February 11, 2012

I picked one of these up in the new Spring 2012 version, and I must say that I am quite impressed. The brim is now a full inch wider, making it a legit hiking hat for me here in sunny So Cal, and the fit and sizing has changed as well.

In last year's (last season's, I guess) model, the large fit me too loosely (it was moving around and would fall off if I leaned over), and the medium too tightly (uncomfortably so), but the Spring 2012 model fits perfectly in a large, with just the right amount of wiggle room. The crown depth on this hat is also just a touch less than on most comparable sun and bucket hats, which I like. It means the hat doesn't creep down too low on my forehead while hiking, which I usually have to accomodate for by cinching a hat's adjustment down, which sometimes affects comfort.

I am loving this lightweight, breathable, comfy offering from Patagonia!

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