Henschel HatsHenschel Aussie Mesh Breezer Hat - Packable Sun Protection for Outdoor Activities. Ideal for Hiking, Fishing & Camping.

Wow, this is a nice hat. I ordered a Panama Jack vented hat and it was very cheap and flimsy. Returned that one and ordered this one. What a difference. Way worth the $10 additional dollars for this upgrade. This hat in Large fits my 23.5 inch head nearly perfect. It is a pinch snug but will definitely loosen up when worn. The materials appear to be very good. The brim is nicely shaped and stays in place firmly. I will end as I started, this is just a really nice quality hat with a nice fit and look. UPDATE: If you want your hat delivered in a quality hat box and not crushed by Amazon, be sure you order from the seller "Henschel Hats" or order directly from their website. Other sellers are not shipping the hats in the same box used by the manufacturer. I learned this after ordering a second hat that was crushed in shipping.

Excellent hat. I’ve had 3 now . I lost one in a river and still have the second that I’ve used often for several years. It seems the size changed as a large fit just right and now is a little too big. I’m using a liner in the band to make it fit right. Why did you pick this product vs others?:Durable good looking hat.Quality:GoodShape retention:GoodWearability:comfortable Style:Nice styleColor:Brown / earthy

Fits as advertised. Well made. Cool yet provides sun protection. Stylishly classic look. Holds shape even after folding to pack. Chinstrap is a nice addition for windy days.

This hat can vary in size a bit, so it's more try and see if it's perfect or not. Some run a little large, others, a bit smaller. Not extremes, just manufacturing tolerances, to be expected in any mass produced product.But these are quality hats no doubt, and very comfortable to wear. They are not featherweight hats, if that is what you prefer, just average, good quality hats that follow form and function, and deliver what they say. I will not swear to the protection in sun use, since I have not used mine in such a situation, except for short periods of time. Extended wearers in sun should seek advice elsewhere, but from what I've read and see in the quality of the hat, I would be surprised if it did not function well in the sun too, as specified. They have adequate ventilation, with a large area for the crown (top space of the head) and a generous brim to shield off any high or low sun rays that are often bothersome, along with the ventilation that is needed for many days in warmer weather (of if you are hiking hard at times and need the ventilation along with sun ray shielding), that I find comforting when I am in the bright outdoors, either coming and going with the clouds, or when needed to view through my binoculars in bright conditions.I doubt you would be sorry, unless your head size is a mis-match for the size offered. Otherwise, some headband foam can go a long way to fitting a too large hat for your head size, if needed, so larger is better than smaller. That foam is included with the Henschel hat company order directly from them, at no charge, but not often with other retailers on Amazon, nor Amazon Prime.Funny though that Henschel shipped their hat squashed (as folded) but in a hat box, which lead to a permanent defect, while Amazon sent theirs in a plastic bag with a hat form fully formed (not squashed), and that survived better. So pick your choice, but I would recommend Amazon over Henschel, from my experience. Nice hat though, and I like the somewhat camouflage exterior of the distressed gold-green as they call it. A nice muted and woodsy color, for sure in the choices offered.

Bought as a gift for person who loves the outdoors. She liked it so much she bought one for a relative.Great hat for keeping cool and the sun off your face and neck. Smart looking as well.

Been wearing "similar" hats for a lot of years (~20), but of what I'd call now a cheaper variety. Probably have bought more than 10 of those, similar style hats. They're lighter weight, but i was pestered by the brim which would bend up/down in the breeze. This is a much stiffer brim, and as a result is also a bit heavier, though the weight was not a problem for me. The stiffness of the brim is key and really adds to the wearability. The strap is a bit shorter than I'd like, but I removed the knots where it enters the brim as well as moved the knot at the ends of the strap to be as low down as possible. I like to button the strap into my shirt so a wind from behind doesn't send it flying, and yet I can just throw it off the back of my head and the strap doesn't rest on my neck.Breeze moves well through the mesh, and on muggy days the sweat has not yet bled through the brim. Will be buying a 2nd to keep a bit more pristine for travel, etc. Have not tested the recovery from crushing, but will try to report back when I do. Packaging was a bit flimsy in a substantially crushed box with a bit of a crush on the hat, but it seems to have survived fine. This style hat was a godsend when I discovered it 20 yrs ago, and this is a very nice implementation of it! My head measured 22.875" and the Large stated it was for 23". It's fairly loose to my head, but stays put in the wind and is comfortable.

Got this for Fathers Day , my Dad loves it! Accurate sizing, spf protection 50, lightweight and breathable, definitely worth it!

Bought an XL 8 years ago that's still hanging in there and bought this one for dress up so to speak. Great hat, great value and well made. Fits perfectly along with fast shipping.