Tested in some of the heartiest downpours the world has to offer, the "Sea Somb" is a rainy day classic. The shell offers waterproof protection and the brushed lining manages perspiration. The shaped brim directs water away from your head when it’s gushing.
FEATURES:
Backpacker® Magazine's 2005 Editor's Choice Gold Award
Waterproof/breathable, 3-layer 70D Taslan Gore-Tex® fabric crown, seam taped
Foam-stiffened brim floats
Brushed tricot interior for comfort and moisture management
Internal Cinch-Band adjustment (pat. #4,845,782)
Hook/loop tabs on brim and dome allows sides of brim to be flipped up
Removable chin cord with cordlock
Avg. weight: 3.2 oz. / 91 g (size L)
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Taslan Gore-Tex® dome, fully taped
Sombrero is waterproof, windproof, and vapor permeable. Comfortable, contoured fit in the windiest weather; little space between head and crown of the hat.
"Guaranteed To Keep You Dry"® certification
Not only does this hat pass all of our quality standards, but it also passes W.L. Gore's tough rain room test.
Cinch-Band™ internal adjustment system (patent # 4,845,782)
Easy sizing of the internal headband to accommodate a liner or to simply tighten the fit to keep the hat on in the wind.
Allows the outer shell to be held away from the head a bit, maintaining air flow and therefore greater comfort and vapor exhaust through the Gore-Tex® membrane.
1-inch wide elastic in headband
A two-inch length of elastic in the Cinch-Band™ increases comfort at the band by stretching a small distance.
Foam-stiffened brim
In addition to the obvious structure benefits of foam in the brim, it also allows this hat to float if blown overboard.
Hook and loop tabs on crown and brim
Brim can be fastened on one side of crown or both when greater visibility, ventilation, or style is needed.
Brushed tricot lining
Spreads perspiration rapidly over its surface to aid in more rapid exhaust of vapor through the Gore-Tex® crown.
Very comfortable material to have next to the skin. Feels dry even when wet.
Protects the Gore-Tex® membrane and seam tape
Removable drawcord under chin
When it's windy the chin cord keeps the hat from flying overboard. For less intense situations, it can easily be untied from the loops above the ears.
Long enough so the hat can be dropped down onto the upper back.
Longer brim in back than in front
Keeps water from running down your neck; yet, not so long that it gets in the way of a backpack.
When the sun comes out the neck is protected from being burned.