We first purchased Sunday Afternoon Adventure hats about ten years ago. Initially, we purchased them for wearing while working outside. My husband is very fair and has had trouble with small skin cancers, so we wanted hats that had more than just neck protection. When the order arrived instantly knew that we had found the perfect hats. The brims are wide enough to shade the eyes well, but not so wide that they interfere with vision. The brims are reinforced so they do not flop down into your face. They also block the sensation of the sun pounding on the top of the head. They are well ventilated so the head does not start feeling like it's in a sauna.

Since that original order, we have purchased additional hats to wear while traveling. These hats offer excellent sun and light rain protection, plus they are very durable. We have worn these hats in the tropical sun of Mexico and Hawaii, and on a trip to China. They do offer rain protection from warm tropical showers, but should not be confused with being an actual waterproof rain hat. If the angle of the sun is just right, it is possible to get a little bit of sunburn through the ventilation mesh, but not enough to have it represent a painful problem.

We just ordered a replacement for my husband's original hat. He is outdoors all the time, as we have a rural property that needs to be mowed and otherwise maintained. This hat has been out in the sun for years, and has been washed countless times. Just recently a small rip appeared on the crown - the fabric has finally showing its age.

If I could give this product 10 stars I would. It is an excellent buy.