I got this for my wife - she recently started playing golf and was worried about her precious noodle (a concern I share). The French Pith Helmet meets and... more...
Chillin'
May 31, 2008
Shannon Reeves
Roanoke VA US
I love this hat! It is great for long walks, hiking or boating, which is what I mostly plan on using mine for. It is lightweight, yet very sturdy, and... more...
Good I guess
May 29, 2008
Luis
Los Angeles CA US
I wasn't completely satisfied due to the strap. It seems a bit too thing and "cheap." I don't believe it even functions other than just for show. But it's a... more...
Functional
Apr 25, 2008
Ky Quoc Le
Wichita Ka US
The reason I got this hat was because I bicycle and do some gardening. It is good for bicycling because the wind can cause flimsy hats to flop around, the... more...
Outstanding Product
Apr 16, 2008
Johnny Irvin
Round Rock Te US
I spend a lot of time out doors here in central Texas and the sun here is intense and damaging. This is a great hat/helmet for Geogaching as it provides... more...
This French style pith helmet is the original design from Vietnam. A hundred years ago, the French discovered the advantages of the material used to make these hats. The pith is from trees in northern Vietnam and has properties that make it both a good sun and rain shield. These helmets are made in Vietnam using the technigues inherited by the former French occupiers. This style has the biggest brim, about 2 3/4 inches.The crown is 8 1/2 inches high, the front brim is 2 inches and the back brim is 2 1/2 inches. Both sides measure 1 inch in length. And is thus arguably the most functional. Color: Khaki, White. Size: Adjustable by way of a Velcro-like ending to the interior cotton sweatband. The standard helmet fits comfortably up to 7 1/4. If a 7 3/8 or above, we suggest the Big Head version of this helmet. [I FIELD TESTED THIS HAT IN THE ANZA-BORREGO DESERT. AFTER ARRIVING AT A DESERT OASIS, I DUNKED THE HAT FULLY INTO THE WATER. THE PITH MATERIAL RETAINED THE WATER FOR A TIME WHILE I HIKED BACK TO THE TRAIL HEAD. THE COOLING EVAPORATION OF THE WATER ON THE HAT WAS DELIGHTFUL. WHEN DRY, THE HAT RETAINED ITS STIFFNESS AND SHAPE.]
