Outdoor Research Nimbus Sombrero

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The Nimbus Sombrero is a rain hat made by Outdoor Research. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Outdoor Research Nimbus Sombrero rests like a halo on your head to keep your crown dry. The waterproof breathable Ventia exterior features a foam-stiffened brim with flexible, circumferential piping so the Nimbus won't get floppy when it gets wet. After the storm, snap the Nimbus Sombrero's brim to its dome for added ventilation, and enjoy the cooling properties of its mesh-lined crown and Coolmax headband. Outdoor Research gave this rain hat an external drawcord for a precise fit and a removable chin cord with cordlock, so you can keep the Nimbus in place when the wind picks up, or just remove the cord when it's not needed."

From Moosejaw:
"Outdoor Research Nimbus Sombrero (Fall 2009) The Nimbus Sombrero by Outdoor Research. Specifications: Avg. weight: 3.2 oz. / 89 g Features: Waterproof/breathable, 3-layer rip stop Ventia fabric, seam taped Welded construction Foam-stiffened brim floats Flexible, circumferential piping along brim edge for wind resistance Mesh-lined crown and Trans Action headband for comfort and moisture management External draw cord adjustment Snaps on brim and dome Removable chin cord with cord lock"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Dripping forests, pounding drops, coastal storms: venture into the weather with the protection of waterproof/breathable, seam-taped Ventia fabric of the Outdoor Research Nimbus Sombrero Hat. A foam-stiffened brim with plastic-reinforced edging channels precipitation away from your head during long pours, while a set of snaps secures the brim in blustery weather. The mesh-lined crown and Coolmax mesh headband wick moisture on humid trails, while an external drawcord adjustment gives the Nimbus Sombrero a custom fit."

From RockCreek:
"With the Nimbus Sombrero from Outdoor Research you can confidently venture into any weather with the protection of the Sombrero's waterproof/breathable, seam-taped Ventia fabric. The Nimbus has a foam-stiffened brim with plastic-reinforced edging that channels precipitation away from your head during long pours, while a set of snaps secures the brim in blustery weather. The mesh-lined crown and Coolmax mesh headband wick moisture on humid trails, while an external drawcord adjustment gives the Nimbus Sombrero a custom fit."

User Reviews

Men's Nimbus Sombrero
Reviewed by jrmacdi, May 05, 2008

"This is a great hat. finally decided to upgrade from the Indiana Jones style crushable felt hat I've been wearing for years, as the felt was not all that breathable and the dark brown color didn't help either. Also it tended to blow off my head in moderate wind."

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