After more than a decade of service it was finally time to retire the last of my similarly styled caps from Columbia. Sadly, it seems they aren't interested in making them like this anymore, so Outdoor Research got my $$ instead. After getting the first, I liked it enough to order four more.On the whole, these are fantastic hats. I would note the following issues, though...First and foremost, one of the five was poorly crafted. The bill was sewn on just a hair off-center, and has a strange warp to it that requires daily adjustment in order to not look like a goofball.As well, there are some issues with the clasp and strap in the back. Regarding the clasp itself, I find that when my otherwise buzzed hair is left to grow out to 1/8, it will sometimes snag and pull on hairs. The strap is no better, lacking any retention method when the cap is not in use, I find they sometimes worm their way out and need attention to get back into place. This can be solved by simply sewing the two layers together once you have found a suitable length.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]