Helios Sun Hat
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Helios Sun Hat
That small, exposed piece of scalp on the back of your head serves as a very painful reminder that you're going bald after a long day out in the sun—save yourself the burn and unwanted reality check with the Outdoor Research Helios Sun Hat. Made with Outdoor Research's SolarShield material, the Helios offers UPF 50 sun protection and is designed with a wide brim to effectively shield your face from the sun's rays. The elastic drawcord keeps the hat glued to your melon when you're floating down a windy river, and the adjustable chin strap serves as a fail safe, just in case you start to feel the Helios peel back from your head under pressure from heavy-handed winds.
Details
- A wide-brimmed hat for hiking, camping, and rafting trips
- SolarShield fabric provides protection from UV rays
- Adjustable elastic ensures a secure and comfortable fit
- Chin strap can be cinched down so hat doesn't blow away
- Floating foam stiffened brim keeps cap afloat on the river
- Item #ODR0223
- Material
- [multicam] 50% cotton, 50% nylon, [Realtree Xtra] 60% cotton, 40% polyester, [all other colors] 86% nylon, 14% polyester ripstop
- Adjustability
- drawcord
- Style
- sun hat
- UPF Rating
- 50
- Claimed Weight
- 2.6oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 184 ratings
Review Summary
Fits Slightly Small
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The sun hat is widely praised for its excellent sun protection and versatility, with customers reporting using it for various outdoor activities. Reviewers highlight the hat's lightweight, breathable, and durable construction, as well as its adjustable fit and packable design. The wide brim is noted for providing ample sun coverage without being too large or cumbersome. Overall, the sun hat is described as a high-quality, reliable product that is highly recommended for those seeking sun protection for outdoor adventures.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 1, 2025
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The hat is fine I went off the sizing guide and it’s huge on my head. Go for medium if you think large will Fit
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
June 25, 2025
Helios Sun Hat
Fits great and lightweight. Slightly larger than I expected
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
May 31, 2025
Got to Hat for everything outdoors
I have more than one of these now- two for work & one for play. Fits fantastic, easy adjustment tab in the back. You can "boonie" it and scrunch the brim to get that sun that's angled to the side or shove it in your pack/pocket. Take it out and a hard shake will get the brim back. I run this through rocks, brush, sappy pines. No issues or snags. Breathes well and has some water resistance. One of the best things OR has made.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 30, 2025
Great hat
A friend gave me this hat about 10 years ago. I had no idea it stood for Outdoor Research until today and decided to look it up. I wear this hat on every hike and fishing trip. ITS GREAT !
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
May 8, 2025
Favorite piece of hot weather gear.
It looks good, it does everything you need and nothing you don't need. I love the way this hat looks and fits. I have a pretty small head and it has quick easy adjustments. The adjustments are so good that I ride to the beach and back home on my motorcycle without this thing flying off. When I get to the beach and ready to fish I can loosen it in less than a second. It's sun gear so the most important thing is the protection. it's still spring here in Florida but it's already up to 80s on a regular and the day in the photograph was exactly that. The hat works great for blocking the sun and it also does a pretty good job keeping you cool. The brim is stiff enough to stay out flat for coverage but soft enough to still look good. Used it all last summer and heading into this year i'm relying on it again. Caught my first pompano of the year and the photograph came out great so I figured i'd actually write a review.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
April 20, 2025
Best sun hat I ever had
Bought one 15 years ago. I used it for a year in France, six years in Spain also in Florida and now in north Carolina. It's been at the beach, in the mountains, in heat and in cold. Love it so much that I just bought another one!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
March 5, 2025
Great hat. Love it on the water
I use this hat when I take out my canoe or go fly fishing. often times I won't realize I'm actually sweating because the wicking function is THAT good. The ONLY thing I would change if I could would be if the fabric could resist or wouldn't take a memory quite so readily.
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
February 26, 2025
decent lightweight sun hat
breathes well. protects face, neck, and head. packs down small and light when not needed.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 19, 2024
Comfortable light weight fabric, but holds it shape. Adjustable sizing keeps the hat securely in place.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
July 11, 2024
No Better Sun Hat Made!
I have owned seven of these hats counting the four I just ordered in multiple colors. There is no better hat made!
Originally reviewed on outdoorresearch.com
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