The North Face
Utility Fisherman Hat
The North Face Utility Fisherman Hat is a lightweight, packable bucket/fisherman-style hat designed for sun protection during outdoor activities. It is made from durable nylon with a ripstop weave, featuring a wide topstitched brim, hidden mesh ventilation band, metal eyelets, and an elastic inner band for fit. Adjustable sliding cords at the back and a removable chin cord provide a customizable fit, while the hat folds easily for travel.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Shell: 100% nylon; Mesh: 100% polyester
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Product Insights
The North Face Utility Fisherman Hat blends classic style with performance, offering permanent UV blocking that outperforms SPF 50, a hidden mesh ventilation band concealed under a flap for breathability, and a 100% nylon shell that is strong, quick-drying, and water-repellent. It packs flat and regains its shape without creases, secured by an elastic band and adjustable cords for windy conditions, though the flexible brim may require the chin cord in strong gusts. Care requires hand washing or machine washing in a delicates bag with no dryer.
Verified claims
- Sun protection
- The 100% nylon shell physically blocks UV without a chemical coating, and The North Face typically rates comparable nylon sun hats UPF 50+, though this specific hat has no published UPF rating.
- Comfort
- Ventilation and quick-drying keep head cool and dry.
- Secure fit
- Elastic band and adjustable cords keep hat secure in wind.
- Durability
- Strong nylon resists tears and wrinkles, packs flat without creases.
- Ventilation
- Hidden mesh band is the primary air and moisture escape route
- Concealed design
- Mesh ventilation is concealed under a flap, preserving classic hat style
- Shape recovery
- Easily folds for travel and regains its shape after a shake, resisting permanent creases.
- Fit retention
- Elastic band provides primary hold; adjustable cords are for gusty conditions.
- Brim design
- The flexible brim snaps back to shape after packing, and the removable chin cord helps keep the hat secure in windy conditions.
- Quick-dry
- The 100% nylon shell dries quickly and resists moisture
- Material
- 100% nylon shell: best strength-to-weight ratio among hat materials.
- Packability
- Packs flat and regains its shape without permanent creases.
- Breathability
- The hidden mesh band is the primary source of breathability, while the nylon shell also allows some air exchange.
- Washing
- Hand wash cold; machine wash in delicates bag with no dryer.
- Lightweight
- Buyers repeatedly describe the hat as very lightweight and comfortable in hot weather.
- Brim shade
- Buyers report the wide brim protects well from the sun.
Product record
- Title
- Utility Fisherman Hat
- Brand
- The North Face
- Price
- 65 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Sun protection for beach days and sunny adventures
Wear this fisherman hat on beach vacations, pool days, or other sunny outings when you want shade for your face and neck. Its wide topstitched brim provides effective sun protection, and it folds flat so it packs easily in luggage for summer trips.[1]
A sun hat that stays put on the golf course
For rounds of golf in sunny weather, this lightweight fisherman hat offers breathable coverage without overheating, according to reviewers and the brand description. Adjustable sliding cords — including one at the back and a removable chin cord — help it stay in place through your swing and in wind.[1]
Everyday wear for casual outings and gardening
A soft, lightweight fisherman hat suited to relaxed time outdoors, like strolls or gardening, and reviewers report it stays comfortable for extended wear. An interior elastic band is meant to help with fit, though one review analysis notes the small/medium can feel snug, so people with larger heads or between sizes may want to size up.[1]
Packable sun hat for travel and beach days
This lightweight fisherman hat folds up easily and packs flat in luggage, so it takes up minimal space in your bag. Reviewers mention packing it for beach vacations and pool days, where it's ready to shield your face and neck from the sun on arrival.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Utility Fisherman Hat: Choose this for sunny outdoor days—beach trips, golf, or gardening—when you want a lightweight, breathable nylon hat with a wide topstitched brim that shields your face and neck and folds easily into luggage. Its hidden mesh band, interior elastic band, and adjustable sliding cords (including a removable chin cord) help it stay put in wind. Note it comes only in a SML-MED size, which reviewers found can run snug, so consider sizing up if you have a larger head.[1] | Embroidered Logo Minimalist Bucket Hat: Choose this if you want a classic, minimalist bucket hat in a strong cotton-blend twill (52% cotton, 48% polyester) with a matte finish, stitched downward-sloping brim, side eyelets, inner sweatband, and an adjustable chin cord with a cord lock. It features a small embroidered THE NORTH FACE logo on the front-left crown plus a woven logo tag, in a simple black design with no patterns beyond stitching. Note the listed size and color pairings are size LARGE in Black and size MEDIUM in Ivory/Cream Beige, so check that a combination matches your needs before choosing.[2,3,4] | Neutral Tone Signature Cap: Choose this if you want a low-profile six-panel cap with a rigid curved visor, made of strong cotton-blend canvas (53% cotton, 47% polyester) and adjustable with a strapback metal buckle in one size, in Black or Off White. Its color-matched stitched eyelets are intended for ventilation, per analyst observation. One review-based analysis notes it sits higher on the head than expected, which may bother those who prefer a deeper, more secure fit.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Single-piece wide-brim fisherman-style hat in a pale off-white fabric with visible topstitched brim lines, embroidered logo on the crown side, metal eyelets on the side wall, and a small black adjustment toggle at the rear side.
- Overall shapeFisherman/bucket style hat with a cylindrical shallow crown and a wide, slightly downward-sloping circular brim with concentric topstitching rows.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Crown constructionShallow cylindrical crown formed from a single band with visible horizontal seam near the top edge and subtle ripstop texture on the fabric.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.28 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high) - Brim detailsWide brim with multiple evenly spaced concentric stitched lines that follow the brim curve; brim edge is smooth and slightly undulates.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.58 · w 0.90 · h 0.33 (high) - Logo embroidery“Raised embroidered logo reading THE NORTH FACE with a semicircular emblem to its right, stitched in a matching pale thread on the lower crown side.”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.44 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Side eyeletsTwo small circular metal or reinforced eyelets visible on the side wall near the junction of crown and brim.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.59 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high) - Adjustment toggleSmall black plastic cord toggle and short strap visible at the rear-right side where the crown meets the brim.Partial
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light-gray background with soft overhead lighting producing a soft shadow under the brim toward the front-left.
- Background and lightingEven neutral light-gray background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal specular highlights on the fabric.
- ShadowSoft drop shadow visible beneath and slightly in front of the brim, strongest under the front-left brim edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.55 · h 0.12 (medium) - Shot compositionHat centered horizontally and placed on a flat surface; image frame includes full brim and crown with generous empty space above.
Colors
pale off-white· fabric (crown and brim)very light cream· embroidered logo thread#F3F1EBblack· adjustment toggle- Overall shapeFisherman/bucket style hat with a cylindrical shallow crown and a wide, slightly downward-sloping circular brim with concentric topstitching rows.
- 02
Product
A wide-brim, off-white fisherman/bucket style hat shown from a slightly rear-angled view; visible features include a cylindrical crown with vertical seam, stitched wide brim with concentric rows, a black adjustable cord with plastic slider, and small round eyelets on the side band.
- Silhouette and viewLow-profile cylindrical crown seated on a wide, gently down-curved brim; image shows the hat from a slightly rear-left angle so the left brim edge and rear crown seam are visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.88 · h 0.50 (high) - Crown constructionCylindrical crown with a visible vertical seam at the rear and a horizontal seam where the crown meets the band; crown fabric shows a fine grid texture suggesting a woven or ripstop-style weave.Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.34 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (medium) - Brim detailWide brim with multiple concentric topstitching rows running parallel to the brim edge; brim edge is smooth and slightly rounded.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.88 · h 0.26 (high) - Adjustable cord and toggleThin black elastic cord routed around the lower crown/band, finished with a black plastic cord lock/slider that is knotted into a small loop on the left-front side.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Side eyeletsPairs of small round eyelets set into the band on the visible side; eyelets match the hat color and appear to be metal or reinforced stitching.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft even lighting and a subtle shadow under the hat; image is centered and cropped leaving empty space above the hat.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray backdrop with soft, diffuse lighting that produces minimal harsh shadows and a faint cast shadow beneath the hat.
- ShadowSubtle soft shadow under the brim concentrated toward the front and slightly to the right of center.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (medium) - Shot compositionHat is centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the frame leaving ample empty space above the crown.
Colors
off-white cream· main fabric#F3F2F1black· cord and toggle#2C2B25pale cream· eyelets#F3F1EB- Silhouette and viewLow-profile cylindrical crown seated on a wide, gently down-curved brim; image shows the hat from a slightly rear-left angle so the left brim edge and rear crown seam are visible.
- 03
Product
Light-colored wide-brim bucket/fisherman hat shown from a side-three-quarter view with a stitched crown, stitched wide brim, embroidered logo on the crown, and a black adjustable chin cord with toggle.
- Crown shapeRounded, slightly domed crown with visible vertical and horizontal seam lines forming panels around the top.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (high) - Brim constructionWide floppy brim with multiple rows of parallel topstitching running concentrically from the crown toward the edge; brim curves downward on the right and slightly upward on the left in this view.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Band and vent detailLow fabric band around the base of the crown with a pair of small round metal or stitched eyelets visible on the right side.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Embroidered logoSmall tonal embroidered logo on the right-front portion of the crown reading THE NORTH FACE in stacked text with the half-dome emblem to the right.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Chin cord and toggleThin black round chin cord that runs from the hat and extends downward; cord is joined by a small black sliding toggle knot and ends in a capped tip.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.52 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.84 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric textureSmooth woven fabric with a subtle ripstop grid visible on the crown panels and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.32 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral pale gray background with soft even lighting, minimal shadowing beneath the hat, and no props other than the hat and its chin cord.
- Shot compositionHat is centered in the frame, shown at a side-three-quarter angle with the brim occupying the middle-to-lower portion of the image and the cord hanging down toward the bottom.
- Background and lightingUniform pale gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint soft shadow under the brim and cord.
Colors
off-white· crown and brim fabric#C4C5BBwhite· embroidered logo#E9E9E2black· chin cord and toggle- Crown shapeRounded, slightly domed crown with visible vertical and horizontal seam lines forming panels around the top.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- The North Face
GORE-TEX® Bucket Hat
Variants
2 SKUsDocuments & Data
Customer Reviews
8 total8 reviews · out of 5
Léger
Parfait pour se protéger du soleil! Il se glisse bien dans les bagages. Il est un peu serré. J’ai pris petit/ moyen comme grandeur
Hat
Nice color, comfortable hat.
Just what I need
It fits perfectly and is adjustable, has a cord to tie if needed, and will provide shelter from the sun.
Qualité à prix réduits
Qualité à prix réduits
Leger
Il tient bien sur la tête et le cordon est utile lors de grand vent. Rebord protège bien du soleil et il est super léger parfait pour les journées chaudes. La couleur est magnifique!
Léger, pas chaud et il
Léger, pas chaud et il me tiens sur la tête, idéal pour jouer au golf.
Pratique en voyage
Facile à glisser dans ses bagages. Bon ajustement avec ses cordons. Léger et agréable à porter pour se protéger du soleil.
Comme prévu
Comme prévu