This hat is the best, it's light, cool and comfortable in the heat and really keeps the sun off your face and neck. I like it so well I bought one for a friend and now she lives in it. If your tired of the tops of your ears and your neck burning and having those pre-cancer cells get this hat. You won't be sorry. And if you have long hair and want to have a pony tail hanging out this hat will accomidate you with or without the neck cape on.