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Orvis Snowy River Hat

Orvis Snowy River Hat

An authentic Panama straw hat shields your face from the sun and reduces eye strain while you survey the back forty. This rancher's-style hat fends off harmful rays with a 3" brim and traditional pinched front. Soft CoolMax® sweatband for comfortable fit and flexible sizing. In natural, putty, dark brown. USA.Men's hat sizes: S/M(6¾-7 1/8), L/XL(7¼-7 5/8).

Average Customer Rating: 4.667 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
11 of 12 (92%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

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Customer Reviews for Orvis Snowy River Hat

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
This hat works, November 30, 2009
By: dillard from Mississippi River Delta

"The 3 inch brim keeps the sun off my ears and shades my eyes. The sweat band keeps the hat on my head. It's comfortable, cool and is rugged enough to get through a Delta farm summer. I have bought them for my family."

Review 2 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
Perfect, October 17, 2009
By: stringman from Riverside, CA

"This is my favorite hat, and every time I wear it someone compliments me on it. I've never been a hat guy before, but the Snowy River is the ideal hat for summer weather. Fit and appearance are perfect."

Review 3 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
Great sun hat!, April 29, 2009
By: George3rd from Toronto, ON

"I bought this hat in your Boston store. It is lightweight, comfortable and provides excellent sun protection. It also gives me a bit of a rakish air!"

3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Review 4 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
Finally!, April 28, 2009
By: HookSet

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"As many anglers do, I have been looking for a Panama hat with the right look and feel. This morning I stepped into the Rosco, NY Orvis store in preparation for a day on the Beaverkill. I spotted this hat, tried it on, and instantly knew it was THE ONE.

Well done Orvis, well done."


Review 5 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
My Kind Of Hat, February 15, 2009
By: DavidC

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"I bought this hat over a year ago and I have to admit I wear all the time. It has been a great hat. The stretch band inside the hat makes it not only comfortable but keeps the hat on when the ocean wind is blowing... If I had to change anything at all it would be to make the stretch band removable for washing. I plan to buy the same hat again this year."

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Review 6 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
A Home Run, November 28, 2008
By: Doctorjohn from N. C.

"For the money, this hat is as good as it gets: high quality straw and weave and a sharp-looking design. But the secret is the CoolMax stretchable sweatband which keeps the hat securely on my head on windy days without feeling tight and also allows for optimal fit for those of us with heads slightly larger than71/2 and smaller than 75/8. Great job, Orvis!!"

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 7 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 / 5
Durable and comfortable in the heat, October 7, 2008
By: Challenged from NYC

"Ecuadorians know straw hats well, so I was pleased to see this one at my ORVIS store. The putty color is distinctive and is more like cafe con leche. It wears comfortably in the heat, on the golf course and is durable. You'll be pleased, as I was."

Review 8 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
June 12, 2008
By: MikeP from Georgia

"This hat exceeded my expectations, its very comfortable and cool which is important since I work outdoors. I would highly recommend this product."

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Review 9 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 / 5
OK, October 6, 2007
By: darekennel

"A nice hat but it lacks some qualities I was looking for to rate it any higher.
The band is not as soft and quilted as I would have liked in a hat of this price and reputation.
I was a bit disappointed in the number of broken weave straws but I may have just gotten unlucky.
I found the canvas bimini or the Raffia Fisherman's hat a better buy."


Review 10 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
Favorite hat ever., October 5, 2007
By: greif

"The only time I notice my hat is when I'm not wearing it. So light and it even makes me look good. This hat is by far my favorite hat I've ever owned. It takes a special hat to make this melon head look good, and this one fits the bill."

Review 11 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 / 5
My Favorite Summer Hat, September 2, 2007
By: GlennC

"The summer of 2007 was my second wearing this hat and I still love it as much as the day I received it. The soft elastic headband makes it extremely comfortable to wear and the wide brim gives plenty of shade for my entire face and neck. It makes even the hottest days more bearable. I get lots of interesting looks, too!"

Review 12 for Orvis Snowy River Hat

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 / 5
June 10, 2005
By: P. Simpson

"I have had my Snowy River hat for three summers and it still fits great. Even in hot Texas it doesn't make my head sweat worse. I can sometimes forget I even have it on it is so gentle to wear. I get a lot of comments from it too. People take notice of a sophisticated hat."