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.

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!

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.

The Columbia Bora Bora Hat has quickly become one of my go-to accessories for outdoor adventures! Whether I’m hiking, fishing, or just out in the sun, this hat provides the perfect blend of comfort and protection. The lightweight, breathable fabric makes it super comfortable to wear for long periods. The Omni-Shade UPF 50 sun protection is a game changer, keeping me safe from harmful UV rays while I’m outside. Plus, the moisture-wicking sweatband is great for keeping my forehead dry, even on the hottest days. One of the best features is the adjustable chin strap, which ensures the hat stays on securely, even on windy days. The wide brim offers excellent shade, and the ventilation holes help keep my head cool and well-ventilated. Not only is it functional, but the hat also looks great and has a casual yet sporty style that matches with any outdoor outfit. The Columbia Bora Bora Hat is a must-have for anyone who spends time outside and wants both style and sun protection.

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).

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.

As someone with pale skin and shorter hair, I was looking for a good hat that would offer additional protection to normal sun screen use for my ears and the back of my neck. I am pretty active in mid-30s and have used this hat to play golf, hike, walk, take on photography sessions with wildlife, and countless other outdoor activities. It's comfortable and has an adjustable fit and it's breathable. It will blow off your head/move quite a bit in a stiff wind even with the chin strap secured so that is a bit of an issue. The biggest problem for me though is this hat does not really offer a lot of additional protection from the sun, especially if you have shorter hair and I do as I usually keep my hair cut rather short, either a no. 1 or 2 on the clippers. The breathable mesh material on the top lets in sunlight and I've had my head get sun burnt several times while wearing this, which makes it just about useless. The whole point to getting something like this was to have full protection on my head to the point I'd have to stop wearing annoying sun screen that leaks down into my face when sweating(no matter what brand says it won't do this...they all do...) and I can wear a normal golf hat without sunscreen on top of my head/face/nose and be fine, but with this hat I actually got burnt on top of my head. So it's an ok hat, but if you are going to use this for outdoor activities for any length of time, you will still need to wear sun screen on top of your head, side of your face, etc. as it does not offer a whole lot of protection.

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!