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The sun hat provides effective sun protection with its wide brim and lightweight, packable design. Many customers find the hat comfortable and suitable for outdoor activities like hiking and yard work. However, some experienced quality issues such as the chin strap breaking or the crown being sewn off-center. A few customers also felt the hat was overpriced for the quality.
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August 8, 2026
Weight: 180-190 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: X-Large
Used for: Travel, Hiking
Just got back from a trip visiting the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Bryce and Zion Parks where the temperatures were sometimes above 100 degrees. This hat was perfect for the tri
Rochester, NY
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July 30, 2026
Not as advertised
Weight: 210-220 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Size Purchased: 2X
I love LL Bean. Many purchases over the years. They blew it on this one. The hat is fine, but it is not what they show in the catalog. As other reviewers have stated, it does NOT c
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August 3, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issue you encountered. A member of our team will be in touch to assist you.
Arkansas
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July 27, 2026
Great Hat - I Now Have Two!
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day
I purchased this first back in 2018 for a trip to Japan and it was great. I use it for gardening and while it has gotten a little dirty over the past 8 years, the stitching and str
Minneapolis, MN
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July 19, 2026
Perfect Hat!
This was the perfect hat for our trip to Hawaii. My husband wore it everywhere—even in the ocean! It’s such a pretty blue color, too. We will continue to order these every year!
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July 19, 2026
Great fitting and I like the seamless neck cover
Weight: 270-280 lbs
Height: 5'9"
Size Purchased: Large
Used for: Relaxing, Paddling, Fishing, Hiking
I purchased the hat 3 weeks ago and I really glad I did. I wore hat during my hikes and every time I was on the beach.
Freeport, Maine
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July 12, 2026
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180-190 lbs
I just got my Adult's Tropicwear Outback Fishing Hat and it is missing the neck Drop down fabric panel to protect neck when needed. What is the deal with shorting the purchase?
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July 14, 2026
By L.L.Bean Customer Service Team
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the issue you encountered. A member of our team will be in touch to help resolve this.
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July 9, 2026
I'm completely satisfied with this hat. I had to up one size from my normal size. I has a cord that make the fit a little adjustable.
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July 8, 2026
Bought this hat for my brother a month ago. He is outdoors a lot. He loves the hat & wishes he had gotten one much earlier. I got to say “I told you so”.
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June 30, 2026
Tropical Sun Hat
Size Purchased: Small
Used for: Casual or Every Day
I chose this hat because of the attractive aqua color and it came in a size small, which is hard to find. The hat is very nice and fit well but it was shipped in a bag with no supp
South Florida
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June 27, 2026
Great protection from the sun
This hat is perfect for blocking the sun, has a large brim, we love our hats.
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June 20, 2026
Nice features on this hat to make it fit justright
Used for: Travel, Casual or Every Day, Hiking
This hat is unique in several ways -- the somewhat wide brim is not just a flat disk sitting on your head. The chin strap is super functional (most don't seem to be to me) and by
Houston TX
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June 19, 2026
Sun protector
I wear it when I’m gardening and it’s working great.
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June 17, 2026
Best fishing hat ever!
Used for: Casual or Every Day, Fishing
I have been fishing for decades and this is the best fishing hat I have ever used. It is very light, stays comfortably on my head even in strong winds, and protects me from the su
Western Massachusetts
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June 9, 2026
Great Sun Hat
I bought this hat for my husband. He loves it and he wears it every day. The fit is perfect and it protects him from the sun.
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May 31, 2026
Almost perfect
Used for: Relaxing, Casual or Every Day
I love pretty much everything about this hat both for doing yard work and just hanging out. Compared to the other hats I've tried i really like the more structured brim all the way
Southeast PA
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May 24, 2026
Missing neck flap!
Nice hat but missing the back neck flap. Returned.
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May 23, 2026
Sun Hat
Bought this hat for a recent trip to Utah for hiking in the National Parks. It worked perfectly for me. The fit was good, it shaded my face neck and ears, and it helped to keep me
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May 22, 2026
I’m very happy with my hat comfy and keeps sun off my face
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May 20, 2026
Tropicwear Outback Fishing Hat Unisex
great hat to keep the sun off your face and neck. comfortable to wear
Huntington Beach CA 92646
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May 6, 2026
Tropicwear Outback Fishing Hat
Best sun resistant Hat on the market. Protects both the ears and back of neck.
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