This hat is great!  I have an Outdoor Research bucket hat, and I like it except the brim isn't wide enough to cover most of my face and neck.  While this hat has the exact same width of brim 2 1/2 inches, it doesn't slope down quit as much as the OR hat effectively giving my head more shade, enough to protect my nose, unlike the OR.  It's also easier to adjust the fit, and the venting on the crown is the best.  This is a great high tech sun hat to keep you cool in the hot summer sun!