Columbia Unisex Bora Bora Booney Fishing Hat

I bought this for my husband on the advice of Wirecutter. They are so dependable and they got it right! My husband is a hiker and a sailor so he experiences heavy winds. He loves it! He has a large head and this is perfect for him because it is adjustable. It is lightweight and wicks away the sweat. The brim gives enough coverage to block the sun and because it is so durable he can stash it in his pocket or suitcase. I also love the fact that he does not look like an old man (just dad vibes). It is just the right shape. I highly recommend this hat!

This hat is amazing. It keeps the sun off my dungeon dwelling balding head while taking the dogs out in the Florida heat. The mesh panels allow for airflow which helps to keep you cool. The ability to cinch the fit of the hat to not only under your chin, it also allows you to cinch around your head to a custom fit. I love this thing.

This hat is of the quality we have come to expect from Columbia apparel fits perfectly and is the coolest hat I own. Kudo’s to them

I also have a Tru-Spec boonie hat that I also like, but mostly use as a spare (stored in the car). TRU-SPEC Boonie, One Size, Khaki Compared to the Tru-Spec hat, this Columbia hat is more expensive, lighter weight (2.8 ounces vs 3.8 ounces), and more breathable. The Tru-Spec hat uses the same fabric throughout, while Columbia uses a lightweight, part-mesh fabric on the top (more breathable) and a stiff fabric for the brim (less likely to droop over my eyes). The Columbia hat has 3 inch brims (vs 2.5 inches for Tru-Spec) for more sun coverage, though perhaps a little more bulky and more likely to snag tree branches. Tru-Spec is a poly-cotton ripstop, while Columbia is all nylon. I have a larger head (size 7.5) and both hats fit me with plenty of room to spare. Both hats have a tightening cord in back, which works great. Both hats also have a chin strap, which is very handy in the wind. Minus one star because the price for the Columbia hat is now $28 (was $18 when I bought it). The Tru-Spec hat is only $12. While the Columbia hat is a little more breathable, it is certainly not twice as good as the Tru-Spec hat.

I live in the tropics and the sun blazes relentlessly day in and day out. So I wear head protection and the Bora Bora Booney is a smart and comfy way to keep skin on my bean. It packs easily, compressing into almost nothing. As far as hats go, it's cooler than average due to the mesh ventilation and lightweight fabric, and certainly cooler than my cotton bucket and ball caps. But not as cool as my Columbia Men's Coolhead Ball Cap III (Omni-Freeze ZERO) . It's engineered as a sunhat and the dense weave fabric and large floppy brim provide excellent protection, besting any bucket or ball cap. No sign of burn on my noggin even after a day in the sun. Of course, should you get caught in a tropical downpour, the mesh ventilation windows leak, so not a rain hat. The adjustable chin strap keeps it from blowing away in trade winds but the brim is too large and floppy for heavy wind or ocean boat trips. I'm a photographer and the Booney's brim, although large, easily flexes out of the way when I shoot verticals with a DSLR. It fact, the Booney makes a fine lens shade! Alas, the brim is too floppy to stay if folded up--Australian explorer look--and lacks a snap to lock it in place. Hat size is adjustable via drawstring. At default the hat is too large for my size 7.25 bean. A slight tug of the drawstring and the clip locks on my hat size and stays put. Simple but effective. Construction quality is excellent: not a loose thread, nylon fabric is of good quality and it feels and looks durable. It does rock the safari look something fierce, so it that isn't your thing, check out Columbia's buckets or ball caps. However, I dig it and pair it with a Columbia Omni-Shade shirt most of the time. This fair weather sun hat is wonderful for protecting my noggin and upper face during hiking, beach and gardening. I like it so much I bought three of them—camo, gray and khaki—so there’s always one at ready!

Decided to finally get a hat to keep the skin cancer off my bald dome. Most hats give me headaches and make me sweat too much, which is why I looked for a vented lightweight hat like this. While I still prefer no hat, it has worked really well for those purposes. The adjustable head tension band allows me to tighten it to where it won't blow off easily without being too constricting. The chin strap I mostly leave behind my neck, though it comes in handy when the wind picks up. Though even on a windy boat trip sitting on the stern, it didn't even try to blow off. The venting actually works and keeps my head relatively cool. Haven't gotten any kind of burn through the mesh. Gotten it wet in the ocean and it held its shape, and tried off quickly. Overall, I really like it. I recommend the lighter colors as they reflect more wavelengths and will keep your cooler.

This is my second Bora Bora Booney II Sun Hat... Great things about the hat: It sheds water very well and the rim is made to float. It is very light weight and great for the tropics (where I used to live) or the desert (where I live now). It has an elastic adjustable band so one size fits all. I have a pretty big head... 7 3/4 or so... and this hat will fit one bigger. LOL It crushes and packs well, so it is great for travel or backpacking because it can be stuffed into a pretty small space (like a cargo pocket) and then can be pulled out and used when needed. I bought one before traveling to live on an island in the Central Pacific and liked it so much that when I lost it in the surf while snorkeling, I promptly ordered a replaced from Amazon. It also should be noted that it has mesh just above the hat band that extends almost all the way around the hat, so even though you get protection from the sun, you also get to enjoy the cooling effects of air movement. Caveats: I might wish that the rim were stiffer because it folds a little too easily if there is wind. If you are bike riding, sailing, or doing other activity where you expect a lot of air moment, you might find a hat with a stiffer brim more useful. I do realize, though, that the hat is great for its purpose and a stiffer brim would make it less packable, thus less suited for my needs. My one other criticism would be the strength of the chin strap and its attachment to the hat itself. Mine was washed off my head in the mild surf of a tropical lagoon because the strap was ripped away from the hat proper. Please keep in mind, though, that even though I had a few less than nice things to say, the hat so well suits my life and needs that I bought another the instant that I lost mine. So... to sum up... great hat, excellent for walking, hiking, backing, travel around the world when weight and size are crucial... not that good for strong winds. Mine has been with me now to 5 different countries and has visited every hemisphere (North, South, East, and West).

This is the second sun hat I have purchased. I bought his full price, not as a reviewer. It is a lightweight hat with a floppy brim. I read some of the review of this product before buying it, and a few commented on being unhappy with the brim due to it being without structure. So I am noting here it is a floppy brim hat--like a fishing hat. It comes in a poly bag, which is no frills, but also keeps the cost down. So no problem there. Pros: Lightweight Cool Good ventilation for the head Would be great for travel--backpacking, or anything where you wanted a hat and you would have to pack it. It does get a little crinkly, and if that bothers you, you could iron it on the lowest setting. They do not tell you to do that,so it would be at your own risk. But I did it and it worked fine with a cool iron. The size is adjustable, which is nice, as you can never really get an exact fit for your head unless you go get an expensive hat--so this is a good solution. Seems well made, good materials and well put together. Not a chintzy product. Cons None really--provided you know what you are buying. It is a lightweight sun hat with a floppy brim. I am glad I got it and would do so again.

This is the second time purchasing this hat. It is perfect! I wear it in the water and on the sand. The wind is no concern because the hat is adjustable and doesnt move! It washes well and my head never sweats. I also love the colour!

Very light, easily washable, adjustable and works great in the Aussie summer sun. Must have when gardening or going out to watch the tennis in summer.

If the brim was marginally more rigid, this would be an easy 5-star review. It's a little floppy for my tastes, but I wear an Akubra a lot of the time. That said, it's my definite go-to for hiking, fishing, and walking the dogs. Worth every cent.

El sombrero es ideal para los días soleados su ajuste lo hace recomendable para niños. El material es bueno y llego en buenas condiciones inclusive antes de la fecha programada.

alles in allem ein toller Hut, sieht gut aus und passt wirklich auf jeden Schädel. Würde ich jederzeit wieder kaufen!