Description
Ships in 1-2 business days | Based in Queensland, Australia | Est 2018
The FRACTEL™ Legionnaire Cap is the first of its kind and has been designed for those all-day adventures or when you're seeking some extra shade in style. This Legionnaire Cap takes it up a notch with UPF+50 panels all over and laser-cut ventilation for extra breathability.
Features:
- UPF +50 sun protection on all panels
- Two panels utilizing laser-cut ventilation to keep you cool
- Corner buttons to enclose the flap and protect you from wind and rain
- Dark underbill to reduce glare
- SWIFTdry™ sweat absorbing internal headband
- PLIABLE brim for added comfort and 'packability'
- New rear fastener provides a comfortable fit
- Premium woven logo at front and rear
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Sizing: One size fits most: 21" - 23.5"
Weight: 2.2oz | 62g
*Weight may vary due to fabric variation
Materials:
- 100% polyester
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Relieves my anxiety about time in the sun
I bought the maroon and gold ("Colorado") version of this hat. The color is true to the photo, maybe the red is a tiny bit lighter in real life. I spent a long time online trying to figure out what the heck a hat with a flap around the back and sides is called. And then trying to find one that makes me look silly in a different way than a flyfisher . . . person. Anything other than black or khaki. It paid off because I found Garage Grown Gear, and can support a small business. This hat gets people to look twice to figure out what they're seeing, which I find entertaining. I tuck the big flap into the top of the hat to make it look closer to a regular baseball cap when I want to blend in a bit more. More importantly, the hat served me well in New Zealand, where the ozone layer is in bad shape. I am prone to sunburn. The hat has an elastic drawstring on the back. My head is small, so I have to pull it enough that it's sort of wrinkled in the back, and it makes the whole hat kind of lumpy. Doesn't really bother me, though. With all the layers tucked in, the top of the hat can get a bit hot. The elastic doubles as a hook to hang it to dry. It dries fast. I have worn it under a bicycle helmet in sleet, and the brim is so huge that it did help a lot with keeping my glasses dry. The front lower corners of the flap can be snapped together around the front of the neck. I haven't used that much. It doesn't seem to cover much in the front. It would probably be useful when it's windy. All of it except the brim can be stuffed into a bag. I wouldn't fold the brim. I just inserted the brim into a thin flat space in my backpack and stuffed the rest of the hat in.
What an awesome hat, use it for running, surfing and simply just drinks at the beach. Awesome quality, I definitely recommend it. Big up.
Love my new hat
I have been trying to find a hat that protects my neck while mowing my yard. I have a wonderful hat with a full brim and a neck protector. But when mowing i wear ear buds and a pair of ear muffs over the top of them. I can't do that with the hat with the brim. I saw the Legionnaire Hat and figured it would be worth a try. Well I got it and put it on. Fell in love. Been wearing it a lot lately. It works well to protect my neck while out in the field wearing my hard hat. I fold the neck protector up inside and wear it around town. It has been my go to hat. And you wonder how does it work while mowing. Yep I love it. earbuds, then ear muffs to block the sound of the mower and a wonderful few hours of mowing without my neck getting burned. Even if you don't need a good hat to wear with earbuds and muffs while mowing . You should get one for all the other places you will enjoy wearing it. Oh and it is so light you won't even notice you are wearing it until you notice the sun is not in your eyes or it is not burning your neck and ears. Yep. It is worth it. Don't believe me buy one and learn how great it is yourself.
Fractel Hat good but could be better.
Overall, the hat is well built and serves its purpose to Block damaging sunrays. Material could be a bit lighter and more breathable. Tends to get a bit warm in stagnant air.
THE hat to have outdoors!
I hate hats. They're typically hot and uncomfortable, and I never wear them. But, summer is approaching and I will need to be in the sun every day walking my dogs. So I bought the Legionnaire Hat by FRACTEL and it's totally changed my opinion on hats. It's incredibly light and comfortable, and most importantly it works amazingly to keep the sun off my face and neck while being airy and breathable. I highly recommend this hat to anyone needing any kind of sun protection.