A boat Captain recommended this hat to me. It is awesome. It fits comfortably and secure.
I've tried a few other face gaiters and just couldn't wear them - either they're too tight or my nose is too big. This one seems to have the best fit yet. Haven't worn it for an extended period yet, but it's headed for the Sea of Cortez for the next six months.
It's great! It seems to be of good quality and fits well.
Excellent quality and lives up to its promise regarding the brim not defecting in wind.
Good coverage of ears and neck, but with a low profile that is not floppy.
I needed a smart high-quality hat to wear on-farm when working with clients. Our environment here in sunny Nelson (New Zealand) means high skin-damage from UV rays. This hat is an absolute cracker. I've got an older Condor in Atlas Camo that I use when out fishing on the boat or hunting in the high country. It gets a real thrashing and will last for many years yet. One hat for going out - one for going hard out!!
I bought this for a Firebird 2. The attachment system for that hat doesn't work for me. I doubt I'll ever use this. I was operating with the thought that all the hats would allow for all three attachment methods. This wasn't the case.
He wears it everyday and it does show its wear after a while. I replace it for him on his birthday every 3 years!
I play a lot of golf and bought a second shelta hat for this purpose. It’s a great wind hat. My other one was great in the rain. Only slight issue is that the firm bill presses a little hard on my forehead, and it’s the proper size. Not a big deal and due to the hat’s structure, probably is something that we have to live with. Like the hat a lot, and love it in windy conditions.
I wanted one after I saw someone wearing it on video.
I forgot my first Shelta hat when I returned to our sailboat in Tahiti and missed it so much that I had friends bring me another when they visited. What a great hat for all weather functionality!! Wind, rain, and sun this hat does it all. Thanks Shelta. We will pass along to all our sailing buddies.
Love wearing this hat on the water. Especially love everyone on the boat reaching for their head to hold their hat in the wind, but not me. Stays in place!
I was so tired of every wide brim hat sagging, Shelta has cracked the code. I was also looking for a hat with built in pocket, voilà, right in front of my eyes, the stash pocket!
This is my 3rd ha from Shelta and they are amazing. Love the extended sizes and colors they offer. I am a lifetime customer!!!
25-Stars from a FAT HEAD / FAT BOY dude who *finally* found a hat that fits, is comfortable, is huge and stays put! THANKS!!!
Female, ordered small, storm gray. Color was as depicted. Fits nice. Took off the strap and had no issues with hat staying secure. Never worn a hat before (61), but pleasantly surprised how comfortable it is. Wore for several hours in the sun, head stayed cool. Wide brim was not cumbersome like I thought it might be, nice to have the extra sun protection.
Everything that it was said to be and functions as designed.
I have a lot of sunhats and most of them have a problem with the brim drooping in front of my face. This one does not. I am looking forward to giving it a real workout during an upcoming trip to North Africa.
These are great hats. The stiff brim keeps them from blowing off and blocking your face in a breeze. I’m on my second Shelta and couldn’t be more pleased. I highly recommend.
This hat comes with all the features you need in a hat. Well made and fits well. The condor model is wonderful for hiking because of the extra visibility it gives you. Can't go wrong with this hat.
I bought my first Shelta in 2018 and loved everything about it. It was time to retire the hat in 2025 and I didn't think they could improve on the design but they did! This hat is amazing, do youself a favor and get one.
Wore it fly fishing in river with sporadic wind gusts; good quality, fit, and very functional.