Customer Reviews Outdoor Research Transit Sun Hat

The item delivered was what I expected, the only reason I didn't give five stars overall was due to the price (pricey even with shipping included).

I've been using this hat now for 3 years. Its been with me all over the U.S. doing research from the hot arid high desert region to New England to the Gulf coast. It is excellent sun protection. I always forget to put sunblock on my ears so this hat saves me quite a bit. It is very good about wicking sweat away from your forehead preventing it from dripping down into your eyes or onto the lenses of your sunglasses. Then I leave my chin strap attached and put it up over the top/back of the hat for those days the wind is super strong or riding in a windy car or boat. That way I can pull it down under my chin. It can get hot in humid weather though and it stays wet if you're in the rain. It's definitely not quick dry material.

I've worn this while hiking, but I generally prefer wearing the Sun Runner cap (+ sun cape for neck as necessary). The Transit hat is good, but maybe I'm just not a full-brim hat guy. Brim loses shape pretty easily, and it seems like it could be wider. But does provide decent sun protection, which is the point. Overall, I'd probably recommend, this but I just prefer my other OR hat.

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I returned this product because it did not cover the appropriate amount of area. I ended up purchasing the Outdoor Research Sombrero hat. It provides more coverage, despite the diameter values provided by Zappos.

I live the south east and the humidity is harsh. This hat is comfortable and great in the spring time but summer humidity with it on is unbearable. I also own the sombriolet, it has it's down sides too (brim has a mind of its own, flimsy). The brims on all there hat except the Seattle cannot be adjusted and are flimsy in the wind. No one that designs outdoor clothes(HATS) must have never been to the south east or tropic jungle. Yes, I have i have traveled to many uncomfortable climates (ARMY). Of all choices out there OR has the best but still need improvment.

Runs small and looks a little slouchy. Vents are a plus.

Felt comfortable on my head but the brim was too weak and wobbly to hold its shape and look good while still keeping the sun off my face.

I don't quite get your hat designs - here we finally have a vented hat - obviously meant for warmer climes but it has a wimpy brim size - not enough to give any shade whatsoever! Then, your "sun hat" meant to give shade has no ventilation. What gives? Ever been in the West?

Don't be fooled by the photo. This hat has all the structural integrity of an old sock. the crown is not well formed nor is the brim. it is a floppy do-rag. don't waste your money on this is you are expecting a fedora type hat with some thickness to the material. the sweatband is just a piece of polyester elastic.