Fit:
- One size fits most
Fabric:
- Constructed out of durable nylon and closed cell foam
- DWR treated nylon fabric makes water bead off the Chillba.
Ventilation:
- Light weight and very breathable, attaches to your head with a mesh and adjustable KAVU webbing inner cap allowing the breeze to cool you as you drift.
Webbing:
- KAVU webbing-secure head adjustment to hold it on tight.
Upper:
- Designed to protect your entire head, neck, and upper torso from harmful UV rays.
Straps:
- The adjustable chin strap, with cord lock, keeps the hat on your head in the windiest conditions.
Features:
- The closed cell foam core holds the hat's shape and this hat will keep it afloat through even the most daunting rapids.
- Won't sink even if it takes a swim through some rapids
- Do not leave in direct sun or a hot car = foam melts when hot.
- Quick dry poly mesh headpiece
- Drawcord chinstrap with toggle lock
Kavu's Chillba hat is one size fits most. You'll only laugh until you try one out. *
Wow! Now thats a sun hat! A must have for any river trip or hot summer day.... it keeps the sun off your head and can be used as an emergency bilge pump for your boat! Constructed of DWR nylon, closed cell foam (won't sink), and a KAVU webbing-secure head adjustment to hold it on tight. One size fits most of you. You'll only laugh until you try one out.
| Adjustability: | KAVU webbing adjustment |
|---|---|
| Available Color(s): | Black, Pyrite, Lime Geo, Ballard Blue, Gold, Everglade, Watercolor, Hot Tie Dye |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Fabric: | DWR treated nylon with closed cell foam core |
| Fit: | Webbing secure head adjustment |
| Hat Type: | Sun |
| Material: | Nylon DWR, closed cell foam |
| Materials: | Taslan, DWR Nylon, Closed Cell Foam |
| Recommended Use: | River trips, hiking, summer trips |
| Technology: | Closed cell foam (won't sink) |
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 | Kavu Chillba Sun Hat | $43.99 - $45.00 |
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Kavu Chillba Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
Great functional hat, not for windy days
It does catch the wind like a sail, but the chin strap holds it securely and it won't be blown off your head.
My only complaint is that since the chin strap attaches to the headband at ear level you have to decide to run them behind or infront of your ears and it can start to chafe after a few hours if there is a lot of movement (i.e. a full day of kayaking or hiking on a windy day)
And thank you to CampSaver for shipping the hat unfolded in a large bag! I didn't have to wait days for it to rashape itself like some reviews said...
So I'm a tree planter working in Golden, B.C. I bought the chillba hat after seeing my sister's. This is the best rain-sun hat I've ever had. It has unmatched ventilation which is awesome on hot days and it's basically like an umbrella that you wear on your head. I've only had one day thus far where the wind was a bit too strong for it, but it seemed that if I tightened the chin strap it stayed in place pretty well. Even with the shipping charges to Canada I still payed roughly what a store what charge at retail value (roughly $60 Canadian). Best outdoor hat in existence (in my opinion..).
I got this hat to use at the beach when I go surfing. When I show up in California at Dana Point every year, the guys say, hey, the rice merchant is here again this year. The hat floats and has plenty of ventilation. As already said, it is a conversation piece; however, I don't know if it is a bird puller.
When I go on the river I never forget this hat, perfect for keeping the sun off my neck and hell, its a great conversation piece! I really think that anyone who is comfortable with themselves should own one if they kayak, suhch a good deal!
I work and play around the water everyday, and this beauty keeps the rays off my melon. Thanks for the killer deals!
Great hat, good fit to my big head, well built.. Just buy it!
Negative Reviews:
This is hat is clearly kind of crazy looking, but as the last reviewer stated, it does its job. I use mine the most when working outside, and occasionally while just relaxing creek side. Tried it out on a few paddling adventures, and unfortunately due to the chance of wind, it just gets left at home now.
Pro: Water does not get through to your noggin, nor does the harsh sun
Con: If its even a bit breezy out youll be wishing you had something else on, sits pretty high on the head
