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Outdoor Research Nimbus Sombrero Hat

Dripping forests, pounding drops, coastal storms: venture into the weather with the protection of waterproof/breathable, seam-taped Ventia fabric of the Outdoor Research Nimbus Sombrero Hat. A foam-stiffened brim with plastic-reinforced edging channels precipitation away from your head during long pours, while a set of snaps secures the brim in blustery weather. The mesh-lined crown and Coolmax® mesh headband wick moisture on humid trails, while an external drawcord adjustment gives the Nimbus Sombrero a custom fit.

  • Fully waterproof/breathable and packable for any trip or adventure
  • 3.2 oz./89 g (size L)
  • Side snaps for breezy conditions
  • Wide brim channels precipitation away from face and head
  • Adjustable chin strap


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5 Stars Anonymous - 2009-09-23

Brim large enough to keep rain out
I like the chin retaining string to keep the wind from blowing it off. The size is nice; particularly the wide brim. It is packable and lightweight. Glad I wore it in Ireland! Has been great for misty football games.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2009-09-03

I love this hat!
I went through several other sombreros before I settled on this one. It keeps me dry in downpours and cool in the hot sun. It looks good too! I get compliments on it. Get one!

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2009-08-31

best hat for sun and rain
Great hat for keeping sun and rain off the face. I use it all the time. Love the adjustable head and chin strap.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2009-09-23

Brim large enough to keep rain out
I like the chin retaining string to keep the wind from blowing it off. The size is nice; particularly the wide brim. It is packable and lightweight. Glad I wore it in Ireland! Has been great for misty football games.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2009-09-03

I love this hat!
I went through several other sombreros before I settled on this one. It keeps me dry in downpours and cool in the hot sun. It looks good too! I get compliments on it. Get one!

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2009-08-31

best hat for sun and rain
Great hat for keeping sun and rain off the face. I use it all the time. Love the adjustable head and chin strap.

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5 Stars Rich Baldwin - 2009-08-20

Perfect for golf.
Used the hat for the first time during an all-day golf outing. The first 4 hours of the outing was intermitent downpour and drizzle. The hat, light and cool, kept my head and neck dry as a bone, while the chin strap resisted the winds attempts to dislodge the head-piece. Later, when the sun came out, I was perfectly comfortable with the protection the brim afforded and light cool nature of this product. I will buy another Outdoor Research hat in the future.

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5 Stars Brian Sabin - 2009-08-10

Stylish and Functional
This hat works great to keep the rain off and looks really good as a rain hat or a nuevo cowboy hat! The wide brim kept me protected from the sun as well. In both warm and cool temperatures, my head was comfortable with the hat on.

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5 Stars Nancy - 2009-05-19

Definitely Keeps You Dry!
The wide brim and fabric of this hat work well to keep your glasses dry and no rain down your neck. Fit is good and adjustable with a built-in elastic draw string. Chin tie is great for windy weather. I would recommend this hat.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2009-04-15

Excellent waterproof hat with wide brim
I love wearing this hat when it's wet and rainy out. It is waterproof and has a wide brim, which is important for me because I hate getting raindrops on my glasses. You can also keep the sides of the brim up with the side snaps, which work better than velcro in my opinion. The chin strap is tied onto the side loops, so if you want you can remove it. Also you can adjust the fit so it's nice and snug on your head. Another well-designed hat from Outdoor Research.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2009-04-05

Stayed Dry in Heavy Rain
Had to do so quick covering of equipment during a heavy spring rain. Grabbed the new hat at the last second and was glad I did. Kept my head and glasses dry - the rest of me was soaked!

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5 Stars MRP Shepherdstown, WV - 2009-04-04

A great all around hat!
As a balding male, I'm always in search of the perfect hat. The Nimbus Sombrero Hat is it. I initially purchased the yellow one, I can see why it was on sale. I exchanged it for the java color. The first rain storm showed how waterproof the fabric was, it was great. The brim is perfect and the quality is excellent. The removable chin strap is a good idea. This is a well thought out design. I'm going to buy a light colored sun hat for trips on the river this summer.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2009-04-02

Great Hat!
This hat has all the features I want, and it performed admirably in a drenching rainstorm. What's best: I got it for a great price, presumably owing to its offbeat, but otherwise pleasing (mustard)color. No need to hold a folded umbrella aloft for my colleagues to find me in a crowd.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2008-09-08

great hat!
light weight and waterproof with a wide brim for keeping the sun off your face and neck

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2008-07-29

Great for Rain or Sun
Great looking hat for both men and women. It has a broad brim which deflects both rain and sun. Am ordering a second one for myself.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2008-05-08

Great fit, great coverage
I've been looking everywhere for a hat that fits well, offers wide protection from the sun & rain, and looks good, and this one does it all! I'm very happy with it and with Altrec's service.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2008-04-13

awesome
I love this hat. It's very breathable and light. I wore it during a 14 miles hike and never took it off my head.

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5 Stars Steve Creasy - 2008-04-05

Love the snaps, love the back brim!
I LOVE this hat! The snaps work very well to keep the brim up. I like this much better than velcro. The hat keeps it shape very well, and is lightweight. I will be using this during a canoe trip in Canada this year, and I am looking forward to having this in my gear.

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5 Stars Steve Creasy - 2008-04-05

Love the snaps, love the back brim!
I LOVE this hat! The snaps work very well to keep the brim up. I like this much better than velcro. The hat keeps it shape very well, and is lightweight. I will be using this during a canoe trip in Canada this year, and I am looking forward to having this in my gear.

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5 Stars Eli - 2008-02-11

Dry and not burnt
This is the best hat ever. It keeps me dry during the hardest down pours and keeps the sun out of my face. I love it.

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5 Stars Eli - 2008-02-11

Dry and not burnt
This is the best hat ever. It keeps me dry during the hardest down pours and keeps the sun out of my face. I love it.

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5 Stars Helen from Massachusetts - 2007-10-25

very handy, good features
Wore this hat recently while climbing in Scotland during mostly rainy&windy weather. It was perfectly waterproof, breathed well and consequently didn't cause my head to over-heat.The cinch to tighten the circumference/crown and the back-up chin strap prevented the hat from being blown off by 50 mph gusts. Loved the option of snapping up one side to reduce wind resistance.Also, during a cold storm, I pulled my hood up over the hat with the brim on the windward side dropped down as protection against the stinging sleet. Although I didn't need additional warmth, I could have fit a light weight fleece cap inside the crown. I also liked the fact that it could have doubled as sun hat if the need arose.I'm ordering one to send as a gift to a new friend we met from England who envied my hat. I figure who knows more about rainproof hats that a hiker from the UK?

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5 Stars abracadebora - 2007-10-24


It rained on the way home from store after I bought the OR Nimbus. I put on my new hat and the raindrops sounded cozy. And I felt dry. And yeah, it FIT! One size does not fit all. So glad that some hat companies have noticed that and are making sized headgear. (I am a woman. Very little stuff for women is sized.) BTW, I work outside as a tour guide. A colleague recommended this hat. I only wish I had taken her advice sooner in the tour season.

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5 Stars abracadebora - 2007-10-24


It rained on the way home from store after I bought the OR Nimbus. I put on my new hat and the raindrops sounded cozy. And I felt dry. And yeah, it FIT! One size does not fit all. So glad that some hat companies have noticed that and are making sized headgear. (I am a woman. Very little stuff for women is sized.) BTW, I work outside as a tour guide. A colleague recommended this hat. I only wish I had taken her advice sooner in the tour season.

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5 Stars Denise - 2007-09-15

Awesome Hat!!
I kayak, hike and backpack and this is one of the best hats especially being water proof! I like the fact that it has a wide rim that provides shade from the sun and rain off your face. Plus I like the bright colors as it's easy for someone to spot you if necessary.

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5 Stars Denise - 2007-09-15

Awesome Hat!!
I kayak, hike and backpack and this is one of the best hats especially being water proof! I like the fact that it has a wide rim that provides shade from the sun and rain off your face. Plus I like the bright colors as it's easy for someone to spot you if necessary.

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5 Stars Alan Roes - 2007-08-27

Nimbus Sombrero Hat
I recommend this hat very highly. It is feather light and sheds rain beautifully. It provides enough shade from the brim to be comfortable when it is dry. An excellent all-around head covering. My only suggestion, being from Arizona, is to change the color name of 'Alpen glow' to 'Arizona Sunset' we told everyone that was our color.

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5 Stars Alan Roes - 2007-08-27

Nimbus Sombrero Hat
I recommend this hat very highly. It is feather light and sheds rain beautifully. It provides enough shade from the brim to be comfortable when it is dry. An excellent all-around head covering. My only suggestion, being from Arizona, is to change the color name of 'Alpen glow' to 'Arizona Sunset' we told everyone that was our color.

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5 Stars ELAINE HUDSON - 2007-06-22

LIGHTWEIGHT, GOOD IN SUN AND RAIN
I love this hat. I use it for hiking and long walks. If it is partly cloudy, it doesn't matter if it rains and if the sun stays out it works great for that too. An all around useful hat to have. I now have more than 1 color.

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5 Stars ELAINE HUDSON - 2007-06-22

LIGHTWEIGHT, GOOD IN SUN AND RAIN
I love this hat. I use it for hiking and long walks. If it is partly cloudy, it doesn't matter if it rains and if the sun stays out it works great for that too. An all around useful hat to have. I now have more than 1 color.

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5 Stars Dale Tillman - 2007-03-13

A wonderful rain hat for warm weather backpacking
I found the hat easy to modify the brim into the most useful shape. It looks very nice and the breathability is a definite plus. My first pick for downpours in the spring and summer.

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5 Stars Dale Tillman - 2007-03-13

A wonderful rain hat for warm weather backpacking
I found the hat easy to modify the brim into the most useful shape. It looks very nice and the breathability is a definite plus. My first pick for downpours in the spring and summer.

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5 Stars Michael Blair, Stonington CT - 2007-02-24

Got to get a hat to get a-head
My wife and I bought two Sombrero hats for our trip to Rathlin Island off the Irish coast. We expected wet weather and wanted to be prepared. I wear glasses and wanted to avoid the need for windshield wipers so my hat keep my face dry from that Irish rain. They worked!

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5 Stars Michael Blair, Stonington CT - 2007-02-24

Got to get a hat to get a-head
My wife and I bought two Sombrero hats for our trip to Rathlin Island off the Irish coast. We expected wet weather and wanted to be prepared. I wear glasses and wanted to avoid the need for windshield wipers so my hat keep my face dry from that Irish rain. They worked!

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2007-02-22

Just what I was looking for
This was my combo sun and rain hat in Costa Rica. It is stable in wind (with string back up); I snapped the sides up if very windy. It worked great in the rain. The Seattle Sombreros don't fit my XL head, so I was glad to see from previous review that these don't run small. With the little adjustment toggle it fit perfectly.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2007-02-22

Just what I was looking for
This was my combo sun and rain hat in Costa Rica. It is stable in wind (with string back up); I snapped the sides up if very windy. It worked great in the rain. The Seattle Sombreros don't fit my XL head, so I was glad to see from previous review that these don't run small. With the little adjustment toggle it fit perfectly.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2007-02-03

Excellent as a sun screen and as an umbrella. I love it.
Keeps the sun off my head and face and the rain off (my glasses)very effectively. It's a little cool in the New England winter but, its not really designed for it.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2007-02-03

Excellent as a sun screen and as an umbrella. I love it.
Keeps the sun off my head and face and the rain off (my glasses)very effectively. It's a little cool in the New England winter but, its not really designed for it.

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5 Stars Robin Sherman - 2007-01-29

The perfect hat!
The nimbus is light and very comfortable. I love the way the size is adjustable. I can't wait to take it to the rain forest.

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5 Stars Robin Sherman - 2007-01-29

The perfect hat!
The nimbus is light and very comfortable. I love the way the size is adjustable. I can't wait to take it to the rain forest.

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5 Stars Jennifer Ruggiero - 2007-01-23

Great hat for the summer sun
This hat has great coverage and looks good. I love the color and protection that the hat provides in the hot desert sun. I reccommend to anyone who needs shade and style.

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5 Stars Jennifer Ruggiero - 2007-01-23

Great hat for the summer sun
This hat has great coverage and looks good. I love the color and protection that the hat provides in the hot desert sun. I reccommend to anyone who needs shade and style.

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5 Stars Diane - 2007-01-21

great hat!
Took it to St John..great for sun protection and the quick rain events.

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5 Stars Diane - 2007-01-21

great hat!
Took it to St John..great for sun protection and the quick rain events.

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5 Stars godfreyi - 2007-01-08

Excellent, lightweight hat for rain protection!
I bought this hat for myself last year when we were out x-c skiing in the rain--with it on I didn't even know it was raining any more. My husband was jealous so I just bought one from Altrec for his birthday. I've worn it once for running--worked great for that too. I like the way the hat looks, its light weight, the ability to cinch the crown snugger if needed, and the chin strap that prevents the hat from flying off in wind. I'm not normally a hat person (usually wear ear bands or visors), but I definitely don't mind wearing this one! I've had a hard time finding this hat for my husband locally--Seattle Sombrero is much easier to find--so I was very glad to see Altrec carried it and at such a great price. Shipping was FAST!

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5 Stars godfreyi - 2007-01-08

Excellent, lightweight hat for rain protection!
I bought this hat for myself last year when we were out x-c skiing in the rain--with it on I didn't even know it was raining any more. My husband was jealous so I just bought one from Altrec for his birthday. I've worn it once for running--worked great for that too. I like the way the hat looks, its light weight, the ability to cinch the crown snugger if needed, and the chin strap that prevents the hat from flying off in wind. I'm not normally a hat person (usually wear ear bands or visors), but I definitely don't mind wearing this one! I've had a hard time finding this hat for my husband locally--Seattle Sombrero is much easier to find--so I was very glad to see Altrec carried it and at such a great price. Shipping was FAST!

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2006-11-12

Perfect hat
I like the simple, lightweight design. Much better than more popular Seattle Sombero.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2006-11-12

Perfect hat
I like the simple, lightweight design. Much better than more popular Seattle Sombero.

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5 Stars Anthony Rauch - 2006-06-03

Awesome Hat!
Bought my Nimbus Sombrero for the start of my section hike of the AT- the hat is simply awesome! Kept the sun off of my head and face and the breathability prevent any discomfort! Even after washing it once home, it still looks brand new! VERY IMPRESSED!

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5 Stars Anthony Rauch - 2006-06-03

Awesome Hat!
Bought my Nimbus Sombrero for the start of my section hike of the AT- the hat is simply awesome! Kept the sun off of my head and face and the breathability prevent any discomfort! Even after washing it once home, it still looks brand new! VERY IMPRESSED!

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5 Stars Shadowhunter - 2006-03-08

Will serve purpose
I would like a little taller crown but it is just a matter of looks. Well made. Wide brim for sun and rain cover. Brim retains shape well. Wife made it clear if I don't wear it she will. Holds it own in wind. Haven't had it out in heavy wind or rain yet. It has a broader brim that the sahale sombrero that I have already. Was looking for a cooler summer hat with same rain and sun protection qualities and this hat fits the bill.

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5 Stars Shadowhunter - 2006-03-08

Will serve purpose
I would like a little taller crown but it is just a matter of looks. Well made. Wide brim for sun and rain cover. Brim retains shape well. Wife made it clear if I don't wear it she will. Holds it own in wind. Haven't had it out in heavy wind or rain yet. It has a broader brim that the sahale sombrero that I have already. Was looking for a cooler summer hat with same rain and sun protection qualities and this hat fits the bill.

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5 Stars R Sawyer - 2006-03-05

My Favorite Hat
This a great hat for all types of weather The features on this hat make it so versitle for both sunny and dry and wet and cool weather

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5 Stars R Sawyer - 2006-03-05

My Favorite Hat
This a great hat for all types of weather The features on this hat make it so versitle for both sunny and dry and wet and cool weather

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2006-02-08

Great hat!
True to size (other OR hats seem to run small), lightweight, packable. The reinforced rim makes it a better hat than the Seattle Sombero in my opinion.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2006-02-08

Great hat!
True to size (other OR hats seem to run small), lightweight, packable. The reinforced rim makes it a better hat than the Seattle Sombero in my opinion.

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5 Stars KPW - 2006-01-12

Absolute Tops
I already had a Seattle Sombrero for the winter, so I grabbed a Nimbus for the summer. I wore it on vacation in Hawaii and it saved me from the scorching sun and wind of the tropics. Nothing bothered me when I had on this hat. Even when we were hiking in the volcanoes national park and the ash was falling, the hat was great. I even looked cool in the pictures my wife took, a rare feat. If you need a hot weather, full coverage hat, this is the one to get.

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5 Stars KPW - 2006-01-12

Absolute Tops
I already had a Seattle Sombrero for the winter, so I grabbed a Nimbus for the summer. I wore it on vacation in Hawaii and it saved me from the scorching sun and wind of the tropics. Nothing bothered me when I had on this hat. Even when we were hiking in the volcanoes national park and the ash was falling, the hat was great. I even looked cool in the pictures my wife took, a rare feat. If you need a hot weather, full coverage hat, this is the one to get.

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5 Stars J C Thompson - 2005-07-27

A+
If you are looking for a lightweight hat that offers excellent sun protection, this is the hat for you.

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5 Stars J C Thompson - 2005-07-27

A+
If you are looking for a lightweight hat that offers excellent sun protection, this is the hat for you.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2005-07-18

Outstanding
I already have a Seattle Sombrero and it works great in the winter, so I was looking for something to wear that would be equally good in the summer. I got the Nimbus Sombrero and the day after I got it, my walk to work was in a downpour that was soaking everything and everyone in sight. Lucky for me, I had my Sombrero on my head and the water rolled right off with no problem. It works better than described and I have no complaints. The snaps are easy to use and the cordlock headband adjustment works like a charm. Definitely a must have if you need a light, effective hat to keep the rain and sun off of you when its hot.

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5 Stars Anonymous - 2005-07-18

Outstanding
I already have a Seattle Sombrero and it works great in the winter, so I was looking for something to wear that would be equally good in the summer. I got the Nimbus Sombrero and the day after I got it, my walk to work was in a downpour that was soaking everything and everyone in sight. Lucky for me, I had my Sombrero on my head and the water rolled right off with no problem. It works better than described and I have no complaints. The snaps are easy to use and the cordlock headband adjustment works like a charm. Definitely a must have if you need a light, effective hat to keep the rain and sun off of you when its hot.

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5 Stars Allan W. Schwinn - 2005-06-11

Keeps me dry and in the shade
I put this on the very next day after I received it (it was a rainy day) and it lived up to its press. Not only keeping me dry in the rain and drizzle, but also shaded in the sun. The sweat band does what it's supposed to do and there is no sweat dripping down into my eyes as I walk. It is easy to care for and washes well in Nikwax TechWash--retains its water repellancy after the washing.

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5 Stars Allan W. Schwinn - 2005-06-11

Keeps me dry and in the shade
I put this on the very next day after I received it (it was a rainy day) and it lived up to its press. Not only keeping me dry in the rain and drizzle, but also shaded in the sun. The sweat band does what it's supposed to do and there is no sweat dripping down into my eyes as I walk. It is easy to care for and washes well in Nikwax TechWash--retains its water repellancy after the washing.

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5 Stars Allan Schwinn - 2005-05-31

Keeps off the sun AND the rain.
I absolutely love this hat. The day after I received it, and the first day I wore it, we had a two day bout of rain and wind. It worked wonderfully keeping me dry. Not only that, I wear it on sunny days and it keeps me well protected from the sun and the sweatband does help keep me cool and the perspiration is wicked away. GREAT!!!!

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5 Stars Allan Schwinn - 2005-05-31

Keeps off the sun AND the rain.
I absolutely love this hat. The day after I received it, and the first day I wore it, we had a two day bout of rain and wind. It worked wonderfully keeping me dry. Not only that, I wear it on sunny days and it keeps me well protected from the sun and the sweatband does help keep me cool and the perspiration is wicked away. GREAT!!!!

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4 Stars Anonymous - 2009-07-09

lightweight and works well
The hat is lightweight yet kept me dry in rain and shielded me from sun so now I only need to pack one hat for my trips. Adjustable chin strap useful to prevent strong wind from blowing hat away, if you don't like you can always detach the strap. Adjustable cord on back of hat ensures it fits well.

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4 Stars CK - 2009-05-04

Good rain hat
The Nimbus in yellow is bold, but for the price, a heck of a bargain. It kept me dry during 2 days of med. rain and the now I don't have to worry about bringing my hooded rain gear. The only issue is the loose/frumpy fitting at the upper portions of the hat past the headband. It would have gotten a 5 star rating otherwise. (I used the recommended sizing from OR)

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4 Stars Niki - 2008-02-26

Overall a good hat...
for 3 seasons. Lightweight, easy folding.

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4 Stars Niki - 2008-02-26

Overall a good hat...
for 3 seasons. Lightweight, easy folding.

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4 Stars Terence - 2007-12-29

Excellent outdoor hat
The waterproof material and the broad rim makes this a light and versatile hat for both rainy and sunny weather. The adjustable strap helped to ensure a good fit, the chin strap helped to prevent the hat from flying away in windy conditions. Only wished that the rim was a tad wider to block the oblique sun rays in the late afternoon.

Is this Handy? - Yes - No (3 of 6 liked this review)

4 Stars Robert Chasen - 2007-07-09

Good light weight travel hat
Good quality, packs well, provide lots of shade.

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4 Stars Robert Chasen - 2007-07-09

Good light weight travel hat
Good quality, packs well, provide lots of shade.

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4 Stars Tom, Olympia ,Wa - 2006-11-13

Hat for all seasons
With a brim large enough to shed water away from your collar and shield your eyes from low winter sun. This hat has won both myself and my wife, who was reluctant to try it but now wears it all over. Great product.

Is this Handy? - Yes - No (4 of 7 liked this review)

4 Stars Tom, Olympia ,Wa - 2006-11-13

Hat for all seasons
With a brim large enough to shed water away from your collar and shield your eyes from low winter sun. This hat has won both myself and my wife, who was reluctant to try it but now wears it all over. Great product.

Is this Useful? - Yes - No (3 of 6 liked this review)

4 Stars SEAN - 2006-02-20

Good, two minor design flaws.
The Nimbus works quite well and looks good too. My only complaints have to do with the elastic cord system which insures a tight fit. First, there is a hole in the back of the hat that this cord travels through to the outside. Second there is a little flap over the hole to prevent rain from pooring in, but this flap is sewn onto the hat and the stitching is not taped on the inside. Water does wick through the stitching. I'm sure very few will be concerned by either, but these are my comments.

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4 Stars SEAN - 2006-02-20

Good, two minor design flaws.
The Nimbus works quite well and looks good too. My only complaints have to do with the elastic cord system which insures a tight fit. First, there is a hole in the back of the hat that this cord travels through to the outside. Second there is a little flap over the hole to prevent rain from pooring in, but this flap is sewn onto the hat and the stitching is not taped on the inside. Water does wick through the stitching. I'm sure very few will be concerned by either, but these are my comments.

Is this Handy? - Yes - No (5 of 8 liked this review)

1 Stars Ron Huxtable - 2007-09-17

I hate it
I hate this hat - the brim falls down in front of my eyes, blocking my view. I tried for hours to bend the brim up, but it won't stay up. I hate it.

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