The most breathable floppy hat tested — reviewers said it felt cooler with the hat ON than off. At $50, it's the best performance-per-dollar in the full-brim category with 479 REI reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
If budget matters and you're going to be active, this is your hat. The breathability is genuinely impressive — it outperforms hats twice the price in airflow.
“Few hats we have tested are more comfortable and breathable than The North Face Horizon Breeze Brimmer. It kept our heads cool all day in direct sunlight.”
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“The lightweight construction made us feel like we weren't wearing this hat at all sometimes. We loved how comfortable the elastic sweatband was on this hat.”
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“It performs equally well on long, strenuous hikes as it does on slower-paced leisure activities.”
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“479 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars”
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