Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero
Classic Gore-Tex For Your Gourd
By
Dusty Overby on August 5, 2009
With parts of the country experiencing record rainfall this summer, it no doubt pays to be prepared for inclement conditions. Whether strolling the streets, umbrella in hand, or doing something a bit more naturific in a hydrophobic jacket, don’t neglect your noggin when it comes to dryness protection.
From the “If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It” department (it takes 3 whole GP interns to man that section), we’d like to suggest the venerable Seattle Sombrero by Outdoor Research. This hat is not a new product, and its longevity is a clue to the quality of its design. The “Sea Somb” is flat-out waterproof thanks to the Gore-Tex treatment, and the shaped brim deflects water away from your face. A patch of “hook & loop” is available on each side of the hat for tucking the brim out of the way, if need be; inside, a comfortable brushed lining cradles your cranium and wicks away your hard-earned perspiration.
Outdoor Research, headquartered in Seattle (appropriately), makes a wide array of excellent headwear for active types. Peruse their offerings and you’ll be well on your way to a drier dome.
Cost: $54