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Product Details

Description

Simplicity defined for all your warm weather explorations. This lightweight marvel is a master moisture manager with both strategic ventilation and a wicking sweatband. When you seek relief near the water, you can relax knowing your Cruiser will float should it get away from you. This is a hat you won't forget time and time again.

Simplicity defined for all your warm weather explorations. This lightweight marvel is a master moisture manager with both strategic ventilation and a wicking sweatband. When you seek relief near the water, you can relax knowing your Cruiser will float should it get away from you. This is a hat you won't forget time and time again.

Choose Your Hat

UPF Rating
UPF 50+ sun rating (mesh not rated)
Brim
2¾" (7 cm) front brim and 3½" (9 cm) back brim
Weight
3.7 ounces/104.9 grams
Fabric
Solid: Body: 100% Nylon, Crown Mesh: 100% Polyester, Exclusive of Decoration / Print: Body: 100% Polyester, Under Brim 100% Nylon, Exclusive Of Decoration
Packing
Packs flat, do not fold or crease brim
Standout
Floats in water

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous Verified 09/23/2026

Nice hat! It works very well to shield my eyes and face from the sun.

★★★★★
Anonymous Verified 09/03/2026

I love the hat. It’s lightweight and breathable. Super comfortable to wear in the heat. And it easily folds up and packs nicely for travel.

★★★★★
John Distler Verified 08/10/2026

Great fit and keeps the sun off your head and face.

★★★★★
Anonymous Verified 07/29/2026

Well made and very comfortable.

★★★★★
Jerry Hughes Verified 07/26/2026

Like it!!

★★★★★
Anonymous Verified 07/22/2026

Easy to adjust. Great brim.

★★★★★
Kenneth Poch Verified 07/21/2026

great hat for everyday wear.

★★★★★
MJ Price Verified 06/23/2026

So good. Lightweight, comfortable and keeps the sun away. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Thomas Turner Verified 06/22/2026

It's my third one!!

★★★★★
Charles Szymanski Verified 06/05/2026

Have purchased several Cruiser hats and is my go to for outdoor chores Very lightweight and easily washable.

★★★★★
julius carstens Verified 06/02/2026

This hat is perfect. The brim and hat part are very thought out.

★★★★★
Dan Steindlberger Verified 05/29/2026

I have two of these cruiser hats. One is large- I like having it a little loose , with the ability to adjust the crown with the bungee cord, if it's windy, or I'm riding a bike. The second one is a medium that I use for prone padding. It stretches slightly when wet and I like it a little more snug so it doesn't slip down over my face. I snug it up a little more to let it ride a little higher in front when padding away from the sun. Where this hat really shines is in the construction of the brim- it has a poly wire(plastic) sewn into the edge of the brim which keeps it from sagging, even when wet. They don't really advertise this feature, but it's what sets it apart from other hats. Also like the vented crown and boonie style look. Great all around hat, and more shade than hats designed for surfing.

★★★★
Kristeen Verified 08/14/2025

Like the hat, could have used a little larger size but it should do.

★★★★★
Marilyn Verified 07/18/2025

Fits great. This is the 2nd one I've bought for my part- time home.

★★★
Don 06/26/2025

Not the same as before, disappointed

I have bought this hat 3 (or more ?) times over the years and now another 2 (mistake) to replace one I had lost recently that I had for many years.. I have bought many other 'bucket' style hats elsewhere over the years, but this Sunday Afternoons hat was by far my favorite. Discovered at a Sunset Gardens Open House. But now it is not the same while in the past it had been a reliable replacement. (a) it is a bit smaller, wants to pop off my head unless I jam it down and it is too tight (b) the 'sweat band' size is much smaller (c) The brim is stiffer, too stiff (more formal ?) I liked the less 'formal' more casual feel/appearance of the more flexible brim (d) a small point, but the Sunday Afternoons embroidery is gone which I though was a nice quality touch. So, I have one of the old ones left, though sweat stained I will wear that one and after that probably will go looking. anew. I see that the management at Sundays Afternoons changed in 2023. Maybe that explains things.

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