Helios Sun Hat
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Helios Sun Hat
That small, exposed piece of scalp on the back of your head serves as a very painful reminder that you're going bald after a long day out in the sun—save yourself the burn and unwanted reality check with the Outdoor Research Helios Sun Hat. Made with Outdoor Research's SolarShield material, the Helios offers UPF 50 sun protection and is designed with a wide brim to effectively shield your face from the sun's rays. The elastic drawcord keeps the hat glued to your melon when you're floating down a windy river, and the adjustable chin strap serves as a fail safe, just in case you start to feel the Helios peel back from your head under pressure from heavy-handed winds.
Details
- A wide-brimmed hat for hiking, camping, and rafting trips
- SolarShield fabric provides protection from UV rays
- Adjustable elastic ensures a secure and comfortable fit
- Chin strap can be cinched down so hat doesn't blow away
- Floating foam stiffened brim keeps cap afloat on the river
- Item #ODR0223
- Material
- [multicam] 50% cotton, 50% nylon, [Realtree Xtra] 60% cotton, 40% polyester, [all other colors] 86% nylon, 14% polyester ripstop
- Adjustability
- drawcord
- Style
- sun hat
- UPF Rating
- 50
- Claimed Weight
- 2.6oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 119 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Small
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 1, 2024
Inconsistent sizing and stitching
I love this hat, but hate that I have to select a bunch of different hats in the same size and try them on to see which one has been put together in the actual size I wear and which one has either been sewn together in the wrong size or mis-stitched. Because of the sizing issue, along with the fact that I live far from an Outdoor Research retailer, I have to give up on this hat. I need to be able to order a hat and receive it in the size it's labeled with.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 2, 2024
Awesome Hat!
I purchased the orange hat and it's such a fun color. This hat does not make my head sweaty and it covers my face, neck, and shoulders from the sun. The drawstring is perfect and the underbrim is dark gray so it doesn't reflect the sun into your eyes. Perfect for my beach days, paddleboard outings, fishing trips, hikes, and boat days. I recommend this product!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
November 2, 2023
Great sun hat
Bought these for my kids- so far so good with beach, hiking, and kayaking.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
July 19, 2023
Love the edited design
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] OR changed the way the chin strap is fastened to the hat. Thank you! Love it.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 8, 2023
Tough enough for the Aussie outback
I am just buying a new Helios today, I have use this hat constantly in the Australian Outback as a Park Ranger for 6 years and it was of no surprise when it finally ripped today after more than a 1000 days on my head. I like that it is washable and stays on my head in high winds, you can squash it into a pack and it returns to shape. Working in the Outback for 30 years I've owned heaps of hats including the venerable Australian Akubra which is hot, sweaty and overrated for sure. maybe I'll buy two Helios...
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
August 19, 2022
I've already bought two.
It does everything I want in a sun hat. It is also very light and not heavy on the head. Unfortunately, it had a sewn in logo that seems so unnecessary and wasteful - it took me almost an hour to get rid of it. I'm sure you've done studies that show this branding pays off - but I avoid it, and wish stores would offer branded or unbranded versions. If it wasn't for the logo I would have given it five stars.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
August 3, 2022
Just the right size
This hat is the perfect size for me. The brim is big enough to keep sun off my ears and neck but not so big that it gets in the way.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
July 24, 2022
Does it's Job!
The Helios Sun hat, does it's Job!...great coverage for your head and neck and with the drawstring attachment stays on your head. Great product!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
April 8, 2022
Sun fun without fear.
This is my 3rd Helios hat. Wear every day , Beach and dog walking. I have skin issues from sun exposure. This protects me and allows me to be outside without fear..
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
January 25, 2022
Helios sun hats are great
The Helios sun hats are great, and this is my second purchase. They're very lightweight and offer good protection from the sun. I use them primarily for water sports such as paddleboarding and kayaking since they dry quickly.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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