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Sun Bucket Hat
The Outdoor Research Sun Bucket Hat protects your head from the sun on bright bluebird days in the outdoors. With UPF 50+ SolarShield fabric defending your melon from the sun's rays, the Sun Bucket hat offers protection that no sunscreen can touch. Outdoor Research gave this summer hiking hat a Coolmax headband to wick the sweat away and a removable drawcord to keep this cap firmly planted on your head if the wind picks up on the trail.
- Keep the sun off your face and neck
- Water-resistant and breathable for hiking comfort
- Incorporated sun protection blocks harmful UV rays
- One-handed drawcord lets you adjust for fit
- Removable chin cord keeps your bucket hat secure
- Item #ODR0087
- Material
- 86% nylon, 14% polyester, [multicam] 50% cotton, 50% nylon
- Style
- bucket
- UPF Rating
- 50
- Weight
- 2.3oz
- Recommended Use
- sun protection while hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Tech Specs
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March 11, 2016
Perfection
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- True to size
- Size Bought
- Large
- Height
- 5` 8"
- Weight
- 165 lbs
I do not like wearing a hat, period. Since I moved to a high desert area, I succumbed and have purchased several hats, none of which I wear. This hat not only fits me very well, it looks great and gives me plenty of protection from the blazing sun. I wear it all the time and have not experienced any issues.
Robb C
November 3, 2013
Love it!
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- True to size
This hat looks a little goofy to me, but it sure beats getting sun burned. It does a great job at keeping the sun out of my eyes. It's a little floppy, but that makes it really easy to pack up and store in your backpack when it's not in use.
Meng
July 21, 2013
Works as advertised
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Fit:
- True to size
Great hat, full coverage of face and neck. No frills, looks good and does its job. Used this to hike across the Grand Canyon (Rim to Rim). Packable without losing it's shape.
Clinton G.
May 20, 2013
Outdoor Research Sun Protection Products
If you're not careful, long days outside hiking, paddling or climbing can leave your skin damaged and burned. To keep you protected from damaging ultraviolet rays, Outdoor Research offers a full line of sun hats, and UV Protective shirts and pants designed to keep you protected from the sun.
Outdoor Research
May 16, 2013
OR Sun Bucket
This hat is prefect for keeping the sun off the ears and back of neck. May look a little old manish, but hey Arizona sun is no joke! The fit is small, so if you're on the fence about fit go up a size. The strap is also a plus, keep the hat planted to the head in gusty updrafts and strong winds.
t_s2595447
June 28, 2012
Wasn't crazy about it
I ordered the sand/dark grey in the large. It was a little more floppy than I thought it would be. Also, the color looks white on line but it is more of a really light tan. I was hoping for it to be white. I ended up returning it.
Amanda N.
January 20, 2012
The Giant Helmet
I picked one of these up in the Sand/Dark Grey scheme and so far I am quite pleased with it. The fit and comfort are great, and I like that the brim size seems to strike the balance between the limited coverage of a ballcap and the ridiculousness of some of the floppy-brimmed sun hats. The fabric is breathable and soft, and I love the size/fit adjustabilty. I never seem to be able to wear the fitted hats; I fall between sizes. I wear a 7 1/2 to 7 5/8 in fitted hats and the XL fits well; I cinch the cord down ever so slightly. All in all, highly recommended.
Jean-Guille Philippe
October 25, 2011
A little nerdy
I returned this because the color is sort of blah(khaki/dark grey) and it has a nerdy plastic cinch on the back. I like the shape, fit and brim size but I was hoping for a technical hot weather hiking hat that I could also wear more casually (on the street).
Jaime O.
April 15, 2011
Top of A.L. at Zion
Michael Kisow
April 15, 2011
Love it
Light weight and cool. Not too big so you can still look up an to the side really well. The head strap and the chin strap ensures that this wonderful hat will not blow away. I've crushed it and stuffed it in small pockets a few times and it bounces right back into shape.
Michael Kisow
April 15, 2011
Stays on well during activity
Michael Kisow
April 15, 2011
S. Utah fun in the sun
Michael Kisow
August 6, 2010
Great hiking hat!
I got this hat for a week long hiking trip to Glacier National Park, and it was the perfect choice. It did an awesome job of keeping the sun out of my eyes and held up to the strong winds there without blowing off of my head or the brim flipping up. The only drawback was that the brim hangs low, so the hat tended to get pushed forward by the top of my backpack. Just a minor issue though for an otherwise great hat. Also holds it shape after being stuffed in a backpack or suitcase. Highly recommended!
Joan W.
July 27, 2010
Hiking Cold Springs NY
I like this hat for several reasons: it's very lightweight, the brim is wider than my other bucket hats but not so much that it looks like I'm on safari, the removable strap, the adjustable fit, and it looks good. The one thing I'm thinking that 'might' make it better is an absorbent lining, but I can also see the downside to that and won't hold it against this item that I really do like.
Doug Oldiges
June 23, 2010
Great Hat
I wear this anytime I am outside during the summer. Outstanding!
Shinan K.
April 11, 2010
Awesome hat!
Great hat! Bought to use when I am outside with my son. Brim is just wide enough to block the sun, but not so wide that it gets in the way. String is great for keeping the hat on when in windy situations.
Aimee H.
October 31, 2009
Sweet hat
I normally dislike wearing hats on my head but sometimes I dislike the sun cookin' my noggin more. Kayaking out of Channel Islands harbor on a warm sunny day is one of those times. The chinstrap kept the ocean breeze from ejecting the hat from my head. The crown cinch-cord gave it a more custom fit while the pull portion on the cord (in the back) gave me somewhere to clip my fishing license to. It's lightweight so it didnt bother me one bit. It also has amazing breathability. I was sure I'd have a steamed melon after paddling around so much. Not so! This also works great on your face for naps. It lives in my car for them lunchtime siestas. This was a total score on SAC. If this thing somehow gets lost, I won't hesitate replacing it.
Shawn M.
September 8, 2009
Outdoor Research Sun Bucket Hat
This hat is outstanding. It adjusts to give you a great fit and covers all the little parts that usually burn. It gets hot here in central Texas, but my head stays fairly cool under the Sun Bucket. I went back to order another in the sand color but Backcountry was out of stock, a big disappointment. I very highly recommend this hat.
Orborn B.
June 28, 2009
The perfect sun hat.
This hat is perfect. I have three OR hats now, and they are all exceptionally useful and effective.
Frank Todd
June 9, 2009
Cool and comfy!
This was just what I wanted -- a sun hat that won't cook my head. It's pretty water-resistant too -- kept my head dry while I was in the rain for a while, though I haven't tried it for a full day in the rain yet. The XL fits my big (well, for a female) noggin with room for my tailbone-length hair, if I feel like tucking it under it.
Carla
June 30, 2011
Do You Carry the Hat In A Small
Do You Carry the Hat In A Small
Robert H.
Mitch Andrews
July 1, 2011
the hat has an adjustable draw string...it will fit most heads
Jean-Guille Philippe
March 4, 2012
OR does not make this hat in size small. Only medium, large, and extra large are available. As noted in the description, it is adjustable. I would try the medium, and if it doesn't fit, send it back.
January 31, 2009
what is the length of the brim in...
what is the length of the brim in inches?
Maria
Rodney Faile
March 26, 2009
2.5 inches
August 10, 2008
Is it possible for me to get a sun bucket...
Is it possible for me to get a sun bucket hat without the "OR" on it
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Brian B.
August 11, 2008
Not from outdoor research, but they make great stuff, it's worth the "OR" on the front.
Jean-Guille Philippe
January 20, 2012
Three and a half years later, this question still makes me laugh. And I actually like the "OR" logo on the front.
Travis
May 28, 2019
lookin smooth Doug!