Lets get three things out of the way now:
- This hat is great
- Nobody looks cool in this style of hat.
- Sunburn/skin cancer are way less cool than this hat, so the hat wins.
I forgot just how incredibly sunny it is in Colorado. There is no shade and the sun is always shining. A regular baseball cap just would not do the job. I needed something that covered more of my face. I don’t want to prematurely age my skin….
The OR Helios Hat provides plenty of shade from the sun for your whole noggin. It is made of a thin wicking material which keeps your head from getting too hot. It also has a cord to wear under your chin to keep it from blowing away. The cord tucks up under the hat, I only use that when it is windy above treeline.
I really dig this hat, I have never owned a hat of this style before and am really psyched on it. If you live in a sunny place, pick one up!
Outdoor Research say this about the Helios Hat
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- Lightweight sun protection
- SolarShield™ construction
- UPF 50+
- Foam-stiffened brim floats
- TransAction™ headband
- Drawcord adjustment
- Removable chin cord Fabric- 86% nylon, 14% polyester ripstop // 100% Supplex(R) nylon under brim