Have had this item for about three weeks and so far it's great! Mowed the yard last weekend (01 Dec 2012) and hat kept off what little sun there was.

seriously though... it seems a well constructed hat but my 7 5/8 melon approaches the maximum capacity of this lid. material is a bit stiff, which is exactly right for a totally new hat. neck flap is big enough to use as a table cloth or for bindlestiffing if desired. the only issue I have noticed is that it is REALLY grey.

As of 3 April 2013 the material has softened from use over the winter and fits quite comfortably after I get a hair cut. Kept the snow blower blown snow from blowing down the back of my jacket all winter. Still not a whole lot of sun to keep off my balding pate but it's early. The hat is still REALLY grey, but I am getting used to it.

As of July 27 2013 we have had plenty of sun and the hat is still living up to expectations. No burn on my head, neck, or face. What more could a fellow ask?