I thought these hats (bought in black and putty) would be the same as the last hat I bought a few years ago- they look the same but don't feel the same. They are so stiff and much less comfortable. I am disappointed. I wore my older hat on an epic 6 week hiking road trip and I got compliments on it every single day. These new hats are stiff and just don't look so good.

I’ve been told I resemble a small forest ranger in this hat and I am not disappointed in that review at all. Keeps me cool in the heat and warm when it’s chilly. Huge plus- the deer fly of upstate NY hate it when I’m hiking. I would recommend this hat to anyone looking for a versatile hat for all seasons. Also keeps its form well.

I have the Norcal open road hat in both putty and black and wouldn't say no to the brown. It's just a really good hat, comfortable and attractive and functional. I've worn the putty through multiple fire seasons in Northern California, working hard on hot days to support evacuated horses, and it's kept its shape and attractiveness through a lot of abuse. The black is newer and my "looking good" hat, which is supported by multiple folks (including a stone cold hottie in a grocery store) complimenting me on it. I also have a Boulder Beach hiking hat, which I also love, so I'm developing some strong loyalty to Conner hats. I have a medium-to-large head and prefer looser hats, and have added a leather slide to the chin strap of my Norcal hats to keep them on in windy conditions.

I love my new hat I don’t usually look good in hats but it’s one I love taking it to Alaska with me

Extremely comfortable. Excited to wear it outdoors on some wild adventures.