Ray
2010-06-06 17:33:14 UTC
Hi Ernie,
Here is my report, the HTML may be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/2bwtczs
Thanks,
Ray
Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat
Test Series by Raymond Estrella
INITIAL REPORT
INITIAL REPORT - June 06, 2010
TESTER INFORMATION
NAME: Raymond Estrella
EMAIL: rayestrellaAThotmailDOTcom
AGE: 49
LOCATION: Orange County, California, USA
GENDER: M
HEIGHT: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
WEIGHT: 210 lb (95.30 kg)
I have been backpacking for over 30 years, all over California, plus many western states and Minnesota. I hike year-round in all weather, and average 500+ miles (800+ km) per year. I make a point of using lightweight gear, and smaller volume packs. Doubting I can ever be truly UL, I try to be as near to it as I can yet still be comfortable. I start early and hike hard so as to enjoy the afternoons exploring/chilling. I usually take a freestanding tent and enjoy hot meals at night. If not hiking solo I am usually with brother-in-law Dave.
INITIAL REPORT
The Product
Manufacturer: Sunday Afternoons
Web site: www.sundayafternoons.com
Product: Adventure Hat
Made USA
Year manufactured: 2010
MSRP: US $36.00
Weight listed: 3 oz (85 g)
Verified weight: 2.9 oz (82 g)
Size: Large
Color tested: Cream/Sand
Image courtesy Sunday Afternoons
Product Description
The Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (hereafter called the Adventure or hat) is a light weight hat that offers major sun protection. It is a five-panel hat with the center panel running straight across the head from forehead to nape of neck. The next two panels are cut on an arc and go down to either side of the hat. The bottom most panels are made of mesh to allow ventilation.
A decorative nylon strap compliments the front of the hat. At the back the hat has been gathered with some light elastic. There is also a flat sliding dis-connect buckle to allow tighter cinching to the head. Just above all this is a square of sewn on Hook.
The Adventure is made of 100% nylon. The hand is somewhat smooth and slippery. The dome of the hat is made of a single layer of nylon. The nylon is said to block 98% of UV provide an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50+.
A large, stiff 4 in (10 cm) brim extends from the dome to provide shade and protection for the eyes. The underside of the brim is covered in khaki nylon to alleviate reflected glare. The brim is made with a foam core to make it float if dropped in the water. As may be seen above, an 8 in (20 cm) veil drapes down the back to provide sun protection for the neck and ears. This hanging portion is lined with the darker color nylon too. A sewn on square of Loop at the very bottom center matches up with the Hook mentioned above to hold the back up off the neck if so desired.
The Adventure may be kept on my head in windy conditions by tightening the adjustable draw-cord that drops from the sides. Inside the hat I find a moisture wicking sweatband. At the back is a tag with the company information on one side, and washing instructions on the other. They are; hand wash cold, line dry, no dryer, no iron.
Looking over the Adventure I have to say it is extremely well made. The stitching is all straight and uniform.
I just about always wear a hat as I know I need to keep the sun off my face, and often fail to remember my sunblock lotion. Summer is just getting going as I write this. So I am looking forward to getting the Adventure hat into the field. Please come back in two months to see how the hat works for me. My thanks to Sunday Afternoons and BackpackGearTest.org for letting me try it out.
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Here is my report, the HTML may be found here:
http://tinyurl.com/2bwtczs
Thanks,
Ray
Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat
Test Series by Raymond Estrella
INITIAL REPORT
INITIAL REPORT - June 06, 2010
TESTER INFORMATION
NAME: Raymond Estrella
EMAIL: rayestrellaAThotmailDOTcom
AGE: 49
LOCATION: Orange County, California, USA
GENDER: M
HEIGHT: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
WEIGHT: 210 lb (95.30 kg)
I have been backpacking for over 30 years, all over California, plus many western states and Minnesota. I hike year-round in all weather, and average 500+ miles (800+ km) per year. I make a point of using lightweight gear, and smaller volume packs. Doubting I can ever be truly UL, I try to be as near to it as I can yet still be comfortable. I start early and hike hard so as to enjoy the afternoons exploring/chilling. I usually take a freestanding tent and enjoy hot meals at night. If not hiking solo I am usually with brother-in-law Dave.
INITIAL REPORT
The Product
Manufacturer: Sunday Afternoons
Web site: www.sundayafternoons.com
Product: Adventure Hat
Made USA
Year manufactured: 2010
MSRP: US $36.00
Weight listed: 3 oz (85 g)
Verified weight: 2.9 oz (82 g)
Size: Large
Color tested: Cream/Sand
Image courtesy Sunday Afternoons
Product Description
The Sunday Afternoons Adventure Hat (hereafter called the Adventure or hat) is a light weight hat that offers major sun protection. It is a five-panel hat with the center panel running straight across the head from forehead to nape of neck. The next two panels are cut on an arc and go down to either side of the hat. The bottom most panels are made of mesh to allow ventilation.
A decorative nylon strap compliments the front of the hat. At the back the hat has been gathered with some light elastic. There is also a flat sliding dis-connect buckle to allow tighter cinching to the head. Just above all this is a square of sewn on Hook.
The Adventure is made of 100% nylon. The hand is somewhat smooth and slippery. The dome of the hat is made of a single layer of nylon. The nylon is said to block 98% of UV provide an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50+.
A large, stiff 4 in (10 cm) brim extends from the dome to provide shade and protection for the eyes. The underside of the brim is covered in khaki nylon to alleviate reflected glare. The brim is made with a foam core to make it float if dropped in the water. As may be seen above, an 8 in (20 cm) veil drapes down the back to provide sun protection for the neck and ears. This hanging portion is lined with the darker color nylon too. A sewn on square of Loop at the very bottom center matches up with the Hook mentioned above to hold the back up off the neck if so desired.
The Adventure may be kept on my head in windy conditions by tightening the adjustable draw-cord that drops from the sides. Inside the hat I find a moisture wicking sweatband. At the back is a tag with the company information on one side, and washing instructions on the other. They are; hand wash cold, line dry, no dryer, no iron.
Looking over the Adventure I have to say it is extremely well made. The stitching is all straight and uniform.
I just about always wear a hat as I know I need to keep the sun off my face, and often fail to remember my sunblock lotion. Summer is just getting going as I write this. So I am looking forward to getting the Adventure hat into the field. Please come back in two months to see how the hat works for me. My thanks to Sunday Afternoons and BackpackGearTest.org for letting me try it out.
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