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Comparing Sun Hats

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Editors' Choice Award Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Best Buy Award 
Price $41.95 at Amazon
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Pros Lightweight, durable, great sun protectionVery stylish, well ventilated, packable, comfortableGreat protection, very adjustable, ventilates well, durableComfortable, stylish, breathable, durable for a straw hatExcellent protection, removable cape, good in the wind, good value
Cons Not super stylishSomewhat narrow brim, not adjustable, expensiveNoneHeavy for a sun hatLooks a little funny, can get hot on the back of your neck
Bottom Line This hat wins our Editors' Choice for Technical Use for being the highest performing and most versatile of the bunchThis versatile, stylish, durable hat stole our hearts and earns one of our top awardsThis is hands down our favorite hat for kids because it's comfortable, looks good, and is very protectiveThis breathable and durable straw hat protects you from the sun and looks good while doing itThis super protective hat is lightweight, versatile, and an excellent value, winning our Best Buy Award
Rating Categories Sunday Afternoons U... Filson Summer Packer Sunday Afternoons K... Sunday Afternoons I... Outdoor Research Ru...
Protection (30%)
9.0
7.0
8.0
7.0
10.0
Comfort (25%)
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
Breathability (15%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
Durability (15%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
Style (15%)
5.0
9.0
6.0
9.0
6.0
Specs Sunday Afternoons U... Filson Summer Packer Sunday Afternoons K... Sunday Afternoons I... Outdoor Research Ru...
Weight 2.6 oz 3.9 oz 2.2 oz 6.2 oz 2.8 oz
UPF rating 50+ 50+ 50+ 50 40
Brim Size 3.25", with 6" neck cape 2.25" 2.75", with 5.5" neck cape 3" 2.75 brim, 7.25" neck cape
Material 88% nylon, 12% polyester dobby Dry finish shelter cloth 100% Polyester 100% natural tripilla straw 100% nylon
Cinch Cord Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes
Packable/Compressible Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Size Tested L L Medium L L