Global Rating: 4.76 from 21 reviews.
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safari hat (3/5) | Aug 16, 2010 | jarles alberg | raleigh |
| It's an interesting hat, and looks cool. I bought my hat size, but I recommend you buy 1/2 size larger, as the whole point of a substantial hat is to allow the hat to be knocked around and the headband to be a shock absorber, much like a hard hat. I have to wear my hat backwards as it is too small to wear the right way, and doesn't stay off my head, as it fits a little tight. I thought the cork would make it insulated, but it just holds your head heat in. I wore it in intense heat, and all the moisture kept running down the front of the hat onto my face. I understand you can soak it in water, and it is cooler, but when you are working with your head tilted down instead of walking with your head upright, water and sweat will still run down your face. I will be going back to my straw safari hats, as I like the lightness of them on my head, and the sweat soaks into my hat, not running down my face. I usually tuck a paper towel into the front of the sweatband, and it absorbs any extra sweat. I like a solid hat with a spacious headband because I often hit my head on things such as branches etc when I am working outdoors. I have lots of billed hats, but they all get sweat ruined in days. I will wear my hat when I need to pretend to be pompous, so all is not lost, and the straw hats are much cheaper | ||||
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Makes me want to go to the tropics (4/5) | Nov 19, 2007 | Dav Yaginuma | San Francisco CA |
| I bought this hat for use in a safari costume, but I really enjoy it. It's so light and comfortable, yet feels like it gives great protection. I'm planning on bringing it to Burning Man next year, and definitely on any trips to the tropics. | ||||
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Decent hat (4/5) | Aug 30, 2009 | Eric | Everett WA US |
| The hat is self is nice. There was a bug chew hole and some bug poop on the white cloth band, the holes in the top did not all line up (easy to fix myself) and it does not fit quite right. Other than that the hat is self is good and does the trick. | ||||
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OVD AUA (4/5) | Apr 25, 2012 | OVD AUA | AR |
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this is the second safari hat that I have bought. I use it while playing golf. It is a good hat for windy conditions. I have placed an additional chin band to the helmet. The quality is good but the headband is less compared to 1st. I can recommend this one. You will look good in it! |
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Title Goes Here (5/5) | Nov 16, 2007 | Jeff Heydt | BARTLETT IL US |
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I needed this hat to complete my " safari hunter" costume for this past Halloween. It is exactly as pictured, and I was impressed with the quality. Everyone who saw it asked about it, and it was a kick letting them know, "this is an actual, REAL, pith helmet." That alone was pretty cool. So, now, it is clearly not just a costume accessory. I am thinking very hard to discover or invent reasons to wear it more often. But, I found myself wishing I had selected the British style, instead. It seems a little edgier. Nonetheless, the African Safari Pith is now an esteemed member of my modest collection. |
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Real nice. A work of art (5/5) | Nov 23, 2007 | Jose Maria | Belem Pa BR |
| Excellent. I need for my real safaris at the amazo jungle, and it fits very well. | ||||
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Ron (5/5) | Dec 28, 2007 | Ronald W. Raney | Lawton OK US |
| I bought this helmet for my wife. She loves it! It keeps her cool and protects her from the sun. People always ask where they can get one. She tells them on line at The Village Hat Shop! | ||||
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I say, old chap, Good Show! (5/5) | Dec 28, 2007 | Erich Einfalt | San Diego CA US |
| When I occassionally help with grounds maintenance at our local church, I always wearing this pith helmet. Taking from the usual "going on a safari?" remarks in stride, I have found that this helmet actually does a wonderful job of preventing sunburn on the sides and back of my neck as well as on my face. And after dipping it in water, the cooling effect of the evaporative properties of the cork (pith) construction leaves me in a far better state at the end of the day than those poor saps adorned with mere baseball caps. | ||||
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Great hat (5/5) | Jan 28, 2008 | Sergio Pons | Mepetec Ed MX |
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It is a great hat, i wear it in my travels to the humidous-hot regions of my country (Mexico) When some people ask for it I answer "I am a fugitive of a Tarzan film", always this answer broke the ice and I made several travel friends because my hat. |
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AFSPH (5/5) | Feb 9, 2008 | otto van dieren | |
| very good hat, believe me i've tried several. | ||||