MISSION Cooling UPF Performance Hat - Unisex One Size Cap for Workouts, Golf & Running - Sweat & Water Activated Technology

This is my 2nd Mission cap of this type. I liked the first one enough to buy another of a different color. Super lightweight and thin material. Zero fatigue from wearing it. The bill seems a bit longer than typical and this adds to its attractiveness. Stylish and super comfortable. Plus, the material is actually cooler to the skin when damp with water. Just hold under the faucet, squeeze out the excess, and the cap acts to keep your scalp cool on those hot summer days outdoors. A "cool" choice of colors, too. This will continue to be my cap of choice for the foreseeable future.

Very comfortable, lightweight and great with the heat.

I’ve been wearing this hat almost daily for a month. Functionally, it works very well. It’s definitely moisture wicking and keeps my head cooler than a normal hat. As others have pointed out, however, it’s big, and the letters are coming off. Personally, it fits my head well enough, but it’s definitely on the big side. I’ll probably just take the rest of the letters off. I’m going to keep wearing it, because it serves its purpose and looks decent, but overall, it gets 3-4 stars from me.

Great hat for golf at a great price. It is very lightweight and made to get wet and wring out to cool your body temperature by up to 30 degrees cooler.

I love how lightweight and comfortable these Mission hats are. I have three in different colors.Great fit too with the adjustable Velcro strap on the back. Quality made, excellent fit and appearance, breathability, sun protection, etc. are spot on.The only advice I would give is on very hot days is to not wring out the water before putting it on your head. I did this the other day at a football game in 101° temperature and the hat was dry within 10 minutes.Instead I would fully wet it, wring it out, then fully wet it again (but not wring out) before putting it on. Yes, you less get water drips on you, but in 100° heat that’s not a bad thing.

It’s baseball cap that does provide protection against the sun. It is very light weight. The Velcro closure is adjustable and if you set it and forget it, it will hold well. It is not intended to be a high end fashion statement but it performs its intended function.Material is a very thin nylon. Wetting it and wearing it in the sun will cause the water to evaporate so the claim about “cooling” is somewhat accurate. To be fair, any thin synthetic polyester nylon hat will do the same thing. Cotton hats don’t allow the water to evaporate quickly so you will end up wearing something akin to a wet mop on your head; if you try this with those 100% cotton hats that are given away by big companies with ugly logos you will see what I mean. The quality of my first hat was poor as there were threads and stitching digging into my bald forehead. I returned it and bought a second hat that was sewn a little straighter. My hat is white and so it doesn’t look pretty after wetting and wearing a few times. I sweat in the summer heat. Choose a darker color if you intend to wear it and get sweaty/dirty.Summary:Stitching and material is thin and lightweight but quality is not going to be anything like a real Tilly hat. Cooling with water evaporation works. Velcro holds if you don’t open and close it often. Ask yourself if you want it to stay clean. If so, I would suggest avoiding tan or white hats as you will might get sweat stains and the hat will look tattered after a few uses. Wetting and wearing it will definitely help keep you cool as the evaporation is key - it isn't rocket science. If you don’t mind the "Indiana Jones" look and want to get the same cooling effect with the protection of a wide rim, buy an (albeit expensive) Tilly.

Great hats.

Fantastic fit, weight and breathability