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Product Details

Description

“A downpour can ruin a good hike—but not when you’re wearing the appropriate headwear. This storm hat is breathable yet waterproof, bolstered by locked seams. The draw-string chin strap and adjustable fit ensure it'll stay snugly in place. When the sun comes back out, use it to shield your face—or fold it up and store it in your bag to catch some rays.”

— Men's Journal


First came the Adventure Hat, then the Ultra Adventure Hat, and now…introducing the Ultra Adventure Storm Hat: what we like to call the world’s best rain hat. Featuring 100% waterproof seam-sealing technology, this hat is easy to fold, stash in your pack, and perfect for backpacking or hiking in the rain! The Ultra Adventure Storm Hat breathes, fits comfortably, and has a chin strap so it stays put in high winds. Wherever your adventures take you, this hat will keep you dry. Guaranteed.

“A downpour can ruin a good hike—but not when you’re wearing the appropriate headwear. This storm hat is breathable yet waterproof, bolstered by locked seams. The draw-string chin strap and adjustable fit ensure it'll stay snugly in place. When the sun comes back out, use it to shield your face—or fold it up and store it in your bag to catch some rays.”

— Men's Journal


First came the Adventure Hat, then the Ultra Adventure Hat, and now…introducing the Ultra Adventure Storm Hat: what we like to call the world’s best rain hat. Featuring 100% waterproof seam-sealing technology, this hat is easy to fold, stash in your pack, and perfect for backpacking or hiking in the rain! The Ultra Adventure Storm Hat breathes, fits comfortably, and has a chin strap so it stays put in high winds. Wherever your adventures take you, this hat will keep you dry. Guaranteed.

Choose Your Hat

UPF Rating
UPF 50+ sun rating
UPF 50+ sun rating (includes mesh)
UPF 50+ sun rating (mesh not rated)
Brim
3½" (9cm) brim and 6" (15.5cm) neck cape
3½" (9 cm) brim and 6" (15.5 cm) neck cape
S/M: 3¾" (9.8 cm) brim | L/XL: 4" (10.2 cm) brim
Weight
2.9 ounces/82.2 grams
2.6 ounces/73.7 grams
3.0 ounces/85.0 grams
Fabric
100% Recycled Polyester body
88% Nylon/12% Polyester body, polyester crown mesh
100% Nylon body, polyester crown mesh
Packing
Brim folds for compact packing
Brim folds for compact packing
Packs flat, do not fold or crease brim
Standout
10k waterproof membrane protects from rain and snow
Sunglass Lock™ keeps glasses in place
Floats in water

Customer Reviews

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★★★★★
Anonymous Verified 09/16/2026

Great protection from sun and rain

★★★★★
SantaRon 04/26/2026

Just purchased in the Smoky Mountains and it’s been raining the whole day and works perfectly.

★★★★★
Anne Verified 12/10/2024

Great hat. Fits well.

★★
World traveler 03/06/2024

Not the best hat for rain

I love the Sundancer hat but because I wear expensive hearing aids that can’t get wet I ordered this one as well. I am so disappointed! The brim is narrower and the cape in the back isn’t as long nor as wide. If the rain is falling vertically then, maybe, it would be OK. But if the rain is blowing from in front or the sides e.g. on a windy blustery day, as is often the case, this hat won’t provide the protection I need.

★★★★★
Vicky 10/31/2023

Work outside

I work outside at a garden center. This hat keeps me dry and comfortable on long rainy days.

★★★★★
Billy Dooby 09/29/2023

Hats

Great hat. I have 4 of them and wear them every time I’m outside.

★★★★★
Di 08/22/2023

Waiting for a storm.

Perfect hat for in the hot sun, especially in Texas sun. My head and face feels protected. Haven't had the opportunity to test with rain ... yet

★★★
GG 07/11/2023

-Neck strap tightener broken/defective

Love the style, but the neck strap tightener was prob broken and hard to use. Not like the ones on my other Sunday Afternoon hats. Too much of a hassle to return.

★★★
Melanie 07/08/2023

Is gray, not tan. Chin strap not as pictured.

I LOVE Sunday Afternoons hats, have several, but this time I am not fond of the hat. The color looks like tan online, but it is more gray than tan. Ok, I am not pleased with the color but can live with it. However the chin strap this time is just a rubbery piece that slides up and down, not the plastic piece pictured that allows one to squeeze it and adjust it up or down. Is it defective or a new less-desirable design? Not sure but it seems prone to wearing out.

★★★★★
Rainy days PNW 07/04/2023

My favorite hat

I bought this hat almost 10 years ago. It keeps all the rain away, keeps the water off the back of my neck and down into my clothing, the webbing inside keeps it so my head doesn't get sweaty. This is a fantastic hat. My daughter borrowed my hat when she volunteered at a wildlife rescue and without in the pouring rain all the time cleaning the enclosures. I kept the rain out of her eyes and off her back. I can't say enough about this fantastic hat. I'm a woman but find that men's hats usually fit a little better. This hat is quite large though. When I bought it it came in different sizes, I don't see that often now. I wish I had gotten a little bit smaller size even with the adjustment on the back

★★★★★
Wreny 05/26/2023

Pleased with this purchase

Bought this for an Alaskan cruise and it was sunny the entire trip. But worked nicely as sun protection and looked cute in the selfies.

★★★★★
Eurocyclist 04/30/2023

Dual-Protection, Well-Designed Hat

Wore hat in rain and kept my head dry. Bought it for an upcoming trip to rainy Norway so I can be hands free when taking photos and using hiking poles. Like that the brim and tail are useful for both rain and sun protection. Like the folding feature (better than my stiff Tilley hat). Now my husband wants one too.

★★★★★
mousefan 04/11/2023

Hats made a good trip

We wore our new hats at Disneyland during lots and lots of rain, and they kept us dry.

★★★
Carol K 03/05/2023

Not the same as Cloudburst Rain Hat

Don't remember when I bought, 10+ years ago(?) the original "Cloudburst Rain Hat", but it served me well until it didn't - no longer rain proof. This hat is barely doable as what happened to the really long neck flap? And the slide on the chin strap? This new one is not an easy adjustment. But! I will say the front brim design is a nice improvement. The material construction is way lighter then the old Cloudburst, but guessing that is due to advancements in materials. I've been out in a decent downpour- no wind - for about 45 minutes. And yes it kept my head dry. So, yes I will keep and wear it as there really isn't a better option out there. If I lose it or wear it out, yeah I'll buy another one. Recommendation: Coming from a "Cloudburst Hat" I think you'll be disappointed. But as a first time buyer I think you'll really like it.

★★★★★
Marcus 12/22/2022

Hat hater loves the way this one fits!

I am not a hat person, but I am 100% public transportation so I spend a good amount of time walking to and from bus stops in the rain. This hat is a huge improvement over the built-in hood of my windbreaker or winter coat. It sheds the rain away from my neck, shoulders, and chest so my jackets can keep me dry. The feature I like the best, though, is the cinch strap for getting the fit just right. I wear a large size hat, usually, but when it's windy or if I just lean over, my hats will usually fall off. Not this one!

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