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Also available for: Women, Men & Women |
Yell "Arriba!" and head out into the drizzle with the Seattle Sombrero from Outdoor Research. Your head won't suffer from the northwestern clime thanks to fully seam-taped GORE-TEX fabric and a wide, foam-stiffened brim that floats in case your hat gets knocked into the harbor down by Pike's Place Market.
True to its Northwest namesake, the Seattle Sombrero from OR provides protection from constant rain (and snow). A very popular rain hat amongst serious hikers and backpackers.
The Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero is a burly full-coverage hat designed for extremely wet climates. In Seattle, there are two types of weather. It's either raining, or it's about to start raining. The Seattle Sombrero's waterproof breathable Taslan Gore-Tex to keep the downpour from soaking your head. Its soft brushed-tricot lining wicks moisture, and the chin strap is removable. The foam-stiffened brim on this Outdoor Research hat offers full protection from rain or sun, directing water away from your head when it's really coming down. And if things get really wet--like, you fall into the river you're rafting--the sombrero's foam brim floats. Maybe better than your boat.
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If the flapping or whining of your rain jacket hood is compromising your ability to hear and enjoy the outdoors, consider the auditory advantages of the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero. Designed in rainy, misty Pacific Northwest, this GORE-TEX® headgear is waterproof, highly breathable and wind resistant. An internal WickLine headband helps keep perspiration from interfering with your visibility. Wear it hiking, paddling, fishing or wherever storm clouds gather.
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.
Designed to fend off rain, the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero also provides protection from the sun's harmful UV rays.
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.
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Tested in some of the heartiest downpours the world has to offer, the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero 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.
Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero: 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.
Tested in some of the heartiest downpours the world has to offer, the Seattle Sombrero™ is a rainy day classic. A seam taped Taslan Gore-Tex® crown provides waterproof protection, while a brushed tricot interior wicks moisture. The foam-stiffened brim directs water away from your head when it’s gushing. Velcro® on the brim and dome allow the sides to be flipped up when the weather is fair. In windy conditions a removable chin cord and an internal Cinch-Band adjustment keep this sombrero secure.
Tested in some of the heartiest downpours the world has to offer, the Seattle Sombrero is a rainy day classic.
Keep your head dry in the wettest of circumstances.
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 itÕs gush
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| Adjustability: | Internal hook-and-loop strap |
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| Country Of Origin: | China |
| Fabric: | 3-layer 70D Taslan Gore-Tex® fabric crown |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Lining: | Nylon/polyester |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Material: | Taslan Gore-Tex |
| Recommended Use: | Rain protection |
| Shell fabric: | nylon |
| Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Waterproofing: | GORE-TEX laminate |
| Weight: | [Average] 3.2 oz (91 g) |
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 | Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero - Men's & Women's | $40.50 - $53.95 |
 | Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero - Women's | $40.50 - $54.00 |
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This product is available in the following colors:
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 | Chili |  | Forest Green |
 | Chili/ Java |  | Khaki |
 | Abyss |  | Khaki / Java |
 | Abyss / Black |  | Khaki-Java |
 | Abyss/ Black |  | Mojo Blue |
 | Black |  | Mojo Blue / Black |
 | Cayenne |  | Mojo Blue-Black |
 | Crystal-Dark-Grey |  | Forest-black |
 | Forest |  | Chili / Java |
 | Forest / Black | ||
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Best hat for the rain | |
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| I would give it 4.5 stars if I could. It is so close to perfect..... It does SUCH a nice job dealing with the rain; even a downpour. Longer brim in the back; I have never had the rain funneled down my neck like so many lesser hats do. Have had this one for a few years and would definitely buy again. I fold it, crush it, wad it up in a suitcase..... It will look funny for an hour or so but the creases always go a way. First thing to improve? GET RID OF THE VELCRO! It is nice to fold up one side of the hat (oh, big brim means reduced hearing BTW) but a breeze flips up the sides too. It is really a problem! You have to tighten the drawcord all the way (ouch on the beard!) to apply enough pressure to keep the sides down on a windy day. Hang out on the Oregon coast for a while, where you have rain and wind aplenty, you will know what I mean before too long. The other issue is the one that keeps this from being my "only" hat. It does get too hot. I can't fairly say it does not breathe, it just does not breathe well enough. If you are exerting yourself or if the temp is over 65-70 deg F (for me anyway), you can count on getting soaked under this hat. That makes this my rain hat only but for rain, there is nothing better..... | |
| Wm Gardner at REI on 01/10/2009 | |
Looks silly, works great! | |
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| Arizona offers a variety of environments to explore within a half day of driving from my home in Phoenix. From lowland Sonoran Desert hikes, climbs in the "sky islands," to snow storms in the White Mountains, you have to be prepared for just about anything. I like hiking our sourthern border with Mexico--it tends to weed out the bluffers. The Seattle Sombrero might just as easily have been called the Sonoran Sombrero; in fact, it would make more sense. I haven't had much chance to use the Sombrero, but I already love the damn thing. It works: protects you from the sun, rain, and the wind, and it stays on your head. I especially like those velcro tabs that allow you to streamline the brim when you're going through brush. Sure, it looks a little dorky, but where I go along the Mexican border you must carry a sidearm, and not because of the rattlesnakes either (nobody in their right mind shoots a rattlesnake anymore). A lot of people in the border country tend to evaluate you by what you're wearing on your belt, not on your head. Of course, the people I like judge you by what's under your sombrero. | |
| Robert Landry at Altrec on 04/01/2005 | |
Perfect hat after easy modification | |
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| I've had this hat for over 5 years and used it on many rainy kayaking or canoeing outings, and numerous hikes in steady rain. It always has kept my head dry and the broad brim keeps the runoff out of my collar, raincoat hood (if folded flat), and face, keeping my eyeglasses dry. It's vastly better than a raincoat hood. It's a bit hot in warm weather. Only serious "con" is the velcro tab; even a moderate wind easily blows up the side brim, attaches it to the velcro, and it stays up. So when kayaking in a breezy rain, I constantly had to pry down the windward side brim to keep that side of my head protected and dry. My wife solved the problem by cutting matching loop velcro pieces to cover the brim's hook velcro. I have these on nearly all the time. If I was buying again, I'd check out OR's snap version - the Nimbus Sombrero. | |
| ronref at REI on 10/18/2007 | |
Perfect with a softshell | |
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| I bought this hat on a recent winter day in the Pacific Northwest anticipating a long day of rain, snow, and sleet. It was my intention to use it with my softshell as a more-mobile outfit than wearing a hooded rainshell while hiking for more comfort and freedom of movement. Happily, it was PERFECT in this role. It completely deflected everything mother nature threw at me that day, keeping my head nice and dry and not letting any water down my collar thanks to the wide brim. The next day at higher altitudes, with clumps of powder cascading from the tall pines, it did a great job of deflecting that too and allowed me to 'tuck' down into my collar when bigger whisps of blowing snow came at me, giving me a terrific experience free from worry and full of wonder at the great outdoors. This hat is amazing. | |
| nick L at REI on 12/25/2007 | |
GREAT HEADWEAR | |
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| I purchased this hat for use on duty as I am a K9 Deputy Sheriff and I frequently stand out in the rain on car accidents. Since I received the hat, I have used it several times in heavy downpours on I95 and it has worked GREAT!. The fit is snug, the brim withstands a heavy rain and keeps the rain off your face (similar to a boonie hat, but this one does not get soaked and cave in), and most important is that it is breathable. The hat also comes in many different colors and I was able to choose one to exactly match my uniform. I am real happy with the hat and would highly recommend it. The price was the best I could find online also. The first wreck I worked in the pouring raiin, I was glad I spent the $48. Trust me. | |
| M. Deese at Altrec on 09/18/2006 | |
17 years and still sheds water | |
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| I bought my Seattle Sombrero in 1991 and have used it extensively since. It is the one piece of gear I still use and have not had to replace after all these years. It sheds water, keeps the sun off, folds up small, dries quickly, and doesn't look to shabby either. I only have two complaints: At the time I bought it it came in only one size and it was a little small for me. It has since expanded to fit or my head has shrunk, one or the other. I see it now comes in multiple sizes. Secondly, it can be a little warm in hot weather. I fixed that by trimming most of the fabric liner, leaving only a bit around the rim and reinforcing the edge with new stitching. I suspect this issue has been fixed as well. | |
| khanti at REI on 03/19/2008 | |
Muy Fantastico! | |
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It's a pricey hat, and I'm not going to say it's worth every penny (it totally is, though) because everyone says that about everything in reviews almost. Searching for a durable, lightweight, easily packable hat that protects against the sun from sunrise to sunset isn't easy. Finding one that keeps you dry when sun gives way to rain is even harder. The OR Seattle Sombrero is nearly the most perfect hat. The brim is wider in the back, helpful in avoiding rain and snow running between skin and collar (and accompanying shrieks of pain and terror), but long enough all around to provide ample shade. The interior is soft, stays dry despite my hyperactive forehead sweating, acts as a sweatband without looking like I belong in a late-70s sitcom, and is adjustable for an ample-air-movement, brain-cooling fit. | |
| BAinUT at Backcountry.com on 10/01/2007 | |
WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU.... | |
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| What they don't tell you is that the brim has this thin, super light, rubber/foam, whatever, that will not only keep out every bit of rain, but also will keep you hat afloat on water! How cool is that! The other day we had a wild and strange downpour here in Ohio in the first few days of March, and I was hiking and did get caught up in the heavy rain, I had my Seattle Sombrero Hat on, and NO PROBLEMS, NATTA, NONE! I stayed SUPER AND TOTALLY DRY -- AS IN 100% DRY. You've found your hat, it's right here, order this feather-weight and let its' GoreTex become your best friend!!! | |
| Gary Foley at Altrec on 03/12/2009 | |
Great hat! | |
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| Having lost my boonie hat from not-so-sunny Southeast Asia a long time ago, I've always tried to find something to match it. The sombrero actually provides more protection from the rain because it's got a larger brim than the jungle boonie hat I was issued. I bought an XL but should probably switch to an L because the band is adjustable. I tried on an L at a local store and it fits fine. You should be able to adjust the band to accomodate and even larger than a 7 5/8ths, which is my size. Beats a hood because it keeps the rain out of your eyes and off your face. | |
| John in KY at Altrec on 03/26/2006 | |
worn it almost every day | |
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| I work outside and this hat is great. No wet head. No rivets digging into the side of my head like some hats I've bought. Really nice brim size with especially nice slope in the back to keep the rain running off my head and onto the ground instead of off my head and down my back! And the tie sinches up real nice in the back to keep the hat on even in the wind. I'm going to buy one for my partner who also works outside now that I've test flown it and found it to be excellent. | |
| Anonymous at Altrec on 01/27/2006 | |
The Good and the Bad | |
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| I've owned my Seattle Sombrero for 2 years now. I have noticed a couple issues with this hat. 1. There are little heat glued spots that keep the inner and outer liner together on the top of the inner liner. Over time they will separate and becomes annoying as the top Gortex fabric will separate from the inner liner in light wind conditions. 2. If you have the brim down and you get a small gust of wind the Velcro on the brim will hit the Velcro on the hat causing it to attach when you don’t want the brim to be up. You constantly have to pull the brim back down. 3. After a couple years the brim does loose shape. 4. Too warm. The inner liner is way to warm for the summer months. You will sweat buckets on a 75+ degree day. I personally would recommend the OR Nimbus Sombrero Hat because it is a lighter hat, has snaps instead of Velcro. For a hat you are going to wear sparingly it is great but if you plan to wear it many times throughout the year I would not recommend the Seattle Sombrero because you will just have to purchase another one in 1-2 years. | |
| MikeyB at REI on 07/02/2008 | |
"Not a BaD Rain Hat" | |
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| I wore this hat for hiking in New Zealand, while it keeps the rain away BUT it does not keep my sweat out of my head. I was like having my hair wash inside my the HAT. I do not deny it as a good and stylish rain hat though. | |
| Eugene at Moosejaw on 05/05/2009 | |
