Founded by Californian climber and surfer, Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia was born as a spin-off of Chouinard Equipment, a small shop near the Rincon surf breaks in California, who were known for making some of the world’s best climbing gear. Patagonia's Ultralightweight Ridge Hat features an ultra-thin, highly breathable synthetic fabric matrix with a packable soft brim and low-profile buckle closure, engineered for minimal weight, rapid sweat evaporation, and effortless sun protection on high-output adventures.

- Recycled polyester ripstop
- Laser perforation across the top and sides for maximum breathability
- Side-adjustable elastic closure
- Packable foam brim folds into a pocket
- Brim rebounds to its original shape
- Lightweight, low-profile quick-wicking internal sweatband
- Moisture and temperature management
- Dark underbill reduces glare and eyestrain