I love hats and after losing my Columbia wide-brim hat in Zurich (I blame the chocolate) back in 2023, I was relieved to see a replacement a couple weeks ago. Imagine my surprise to unbox such a stylish chapeau! Though its wider brim made me think of Paris in the spring, it was bought for adventures in South America. Mid-August, I leave for a month-long vacation to Brazil where this hat will protect me from tropical rays as I stroll the famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro followed by 3 weeks in the Pantanal (jaguar safari!) and then an Amazon riverboat cruise. Packable, well-constructed with a must-have adjustable strap, it will literally top several quick-dry, multi-purpose, insect-shielded, Omni-Freeze Zero clothing from Columbia. In the meantime, I've worn this hat for outdoor concerts and shopping at the Farmer's Market here at home in the Midwest. My head circumference is 21.5 inches and the S/M is perfect. Thank you Columbia for getting it right, again!
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