This is a light-weight hat that keeps the sun off of your head and face. It is a lot lighter than my Magellan and offers a lot of shade and that matters when you are working on your farm. I used to wear ball cap style hats, but I have had cancer removed and the doctor has warned me about the strength of the sun and that it is much stronger than it used to be, so I now wear these in the fields and I couldn't be happier. They wear well, keep you cooler and protect you from the sun.