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Pertex Shield

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A day on the water can bring everything from driving rain to glaring sun. With the SunShower you’re prepared for any condition. Supplex® nylon provides UPF 30 protection while mesh side panels offer ventilation. The removable Ventia™ rain cover gives waterproof, breathable shelter when it rains and stows in its own pocket when the skies clear again.

Avg. Weight (oz./g): 4.1 / 117 L

Features

Convertible sun and rain protection
UPF 30
Removable, waterproof, Ventia™ rain cover
Rain cover stores in pocket
Seam taped
Foam-stiffened brim floats
Mesh panels for maximum ventilation
TransAction™ headband
External drawcord
Removable chin cord
Brim: front - 3 1/4" / 8cm, back - 4 1/4" / 11cm Fabric: 100% Ripstop nylon; 2.5-layer, 40D Pertex® Shield rain cover 100% Supplex® nylon sun hat brim and crown

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4.0

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5/20/2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great hat and amazingly light

By Encinoman

from Encino, CA

Pros

Big brim
Comfortable chin strap
Fits my Big Head
Removable rain cover
Well Ventilated

Cons

Wind blew off rain cover

Best Uses

Hiking

I hike in Santa Monica Mountains and needed a hat to protect me from the rain and sun and this hat fits the bill. It is extremely light (I hardly know that it is on my head) and fits my big head really well. The chin strap is also very comfortable. My only complaint is that a strong wind gust blew up under the brim and blew off the rain cover. Luckily I was able to recover it. It turns out that the rain cover is held on with an elastic band that is not strong enough to combat a strong wind gust. OR should have included velcro fasteners to secure it. I plan on adding these fasteners myself. I am hoping that OR will include velcro fasteners in the next generation of this hat.

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Q:
Is there a lining in this hat? If so, what is it made of? I am looking for summer rain hat. I have an OR with a lining - a misto sombrero. I like it, but also want something lighter.
Asked on 2/27/2012 by Terri from Canyon Lake, Texas
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  This hat does not have a lining. It just has a TransAction headband, which is a highly wicking material for hot environments.
  Answered on 3/7/2012 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA
Q:
YOu just answered a questio I had and said the rain cover is green or black. I guess I was looking for more info. Is it soft? hard? does it fold or bunch up so it fits in my pack? does it conform to the shape of the hat? Do you have a pictiure of what the hat looks like with the rain cover on it? I can't find it in Chicago, but I am interested in this hat.
Asked on 2/24/2012 by Dan from Chicago, IL
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  The cover is a soft, waterproof material that can be stuffed into any pack. It does conform to the shape of the hat. If you take a look at the product on some of our online vendor's websites, there are photos with the rain cover. For example, take a look at the product on backcountry.com.
  Answered on 3/7/2012 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA
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What does the rain cover look like?
Asked on 2/23/2012 by Dan from Chicago, IL
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  The rain cover is shaped just like the hat but is a solid green or black.
  Answered on 2/24/2012 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA
Q:
Can the sunshine sombrero hat be folded and put in a pocket or backpack without damage to it?
Asked on 8/11/2011 by John
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  Yes, while this hat has a foam stiffened brim, it is still soft enough to be folded or rolled to fit into a pocket. It also has a seam halfway, making it easier to fold in half for packing and storage.
  Answered on 8/12/2011 by CS Outdoor Research from Seattle, WA
Q:
I do a lot of standup paddleboarding at the beach. I need a hat that provides shade from the sun, but the hat will always be wet so i need a hat where the brim does not collapse. Need to see the waves coming without always having to adjust the brim/hat all the time. What hat do you recommend? Thanks.
Asked on 8/10/2011 by ColdCerveza from EastCoaster
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  All of our sombreros have a stong, foam stiffened brim that should hold up well, even when wet. Our Seattle Sombrero has received high ratings and is always a top seller as well. That may be the hat that fits your needs of good sun protection, highly water resistant with a stiff brim that you won't have to continually adjust. If you have other questions, let us know.
  Answered on 8/11/2011 by CS Outdoor Research from Seattle, WA
- A:
  I've worn the Helios which has a similar feeling brim in a torrential downpour in Nicaragua and while not waterproof, the brim held. One note is that this brim is not uniform around and is longer in the back. The Seattle Sombrero is bomb-proof Goretex but it gets warm. If you don't care about looks, try one of those caps with a cape. Stay away from the cotton boonie hats as I've worn one while surfing and it went bleh. My only concern would be if the salt build up would make it droop over time. Or try the sunbroilet which is stiffer due to some piping.
  Answered on 8/30/2011 by barnabas from Alameda, ca
Q:
Is this hat washable in machine or should it be hand washed? What is it made of?
Asked on 8/9/2011 by J.L. from San Antonio, TX
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  Yes, this hat is machine washable. We recommend washing the hat itself on cold and hanging up to dry. The rain shield cover can also be washed and putting it in the dryer for up to 15 minutes will help re-set the water-proofness. The rain cover is made of Pertex Shield ripstop fabric and the hat is made of 100% nylon supplex fabric.
  Answered on 8/12/2011 by CS Outdoor Research from Seattle, WA
Q:
The color is stated as Olive/Khaki, however, it does not appear to look olive except perhaps olive drab-ish, on a far stretch. Is the color in the picture correct? Is the color 'swatch' correct? (The swatch shows it as green/grayish) I don't see green in the picture...
As the others have asked, can you please post better pictures/details of the rain cover and pocket?
Thanks!
Asked on 7/20/2011 by Anonymous from Tampa
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  Thank you for your question. The Ventia rain cover for this hat is Olive and that is why this color swatch shows both colors.
  Answered on 7/25/2011 by CS Outdoor Research from Seattle, WA
Q:
How exactly does the rain cover attach for rain protection? A picture is worth a thousand words, will you post additional photos of the hat with the rain cover attached?
Asked on 7/5/2011 by Sabre 202 from Warner Robins, GA
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  The rain cover slips over the hat with a pocket around the circumference that the brim fits snugly into. A good view of the cover can be seen here: http://www.trailspace.com/gear/outdoor-research/sunshower-sombrero/ Thanks for your question Sabre!
  Answered on 7/6/2011 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA
Q:
How bulky is the rain cover under the brim? Is it easy to fold flat enough to not be noticeable while wearing the hat? Where is the pocket under the brim--front, back, side?
Asked on 6/5/2011 by Carolyn from Big Sky, MT
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  Hello Carolyn, thanks for your question. The pocket is under the brim on the back of the hat. The shell is a very light material and can easily be folded flat and stored unnoticably in the poctet.
  Answered on 6/8/2011 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA
Q:
Is the Outdoor Research Sunshower Sombrero Hat adjustable? Does it have a drawstring like the Halo? Or velcro like the Seattle? I'm looking for a hat to take to keep the sun off of me while I visit Africa but also to be a lightweight rain hat in the summer rains. How does the rain cover attach? Is the pocket large that stores the rain cover? Do you have more images anywhere? I need something simple and am looking at this or the Halo
Asked on 5/31/2011 by Anonymous
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  Yes, the Sunshower has an external drawcord adjustment like the Halo Sombrero. The rain cover slips over the hat with the brim fitting into a poctet around the circumference. The rain cover stores in an unobtrusive poctet under the brim on the back of the hat. It would be great for a hot and rainy environment. It replaces the need to take two hats: a sun hat and a rainhat.
  Answered on 6/8/2011 by Outdoor Research CS from Seattle, WA