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The Hoo-Rag
Offers Quality Face Protection at a Great Price
| Date: |
11/2/15 |
| Tackle type: |
Apparel |
| Manufacturer: |
Hoo-Rag |
| Reviewer: |
Zander |
Total Score: 8.83 -
BEST VALUE AWARD!
Introduction:
You’ve seen
them. Anglers on the water with their faces and back of their necks completely
covered with garments up to their hats, leaving room only for their sunglasses
to gaze through. What was once considered a new fad has now become mainstream,
and the garment that most anglers know of that started it all is the “Buff.”
Over time there are now many new companies offering their take on this tubular
garment, which can be worn so many different ways. One such company that is
offering such a garment and has quickly targeted the angling community is “Hoo-Rag.”
Hoo-Rag
Specifications |
| Material |
100%
Polyester
Microfiber |
| Sizes |
One size fits
all |
| Colors/Pattern |
More than we can
count, and
custom
production is
available |
| Features |
Seamless,
stretchable,
breathable,
moisture wicking |
| Origin |
Printed in the
US |
| MSRP |
$15.99 |
The Hoo-Rag is an alternative to
the Buff
Impressions:
How well known is “Buff” as a brand? Similar to “Kleenex” many anglers simply
refer to all tubular bandanas as “Buffs.” That is what the company has earned by
being first to market. After all, how different could a similar headwear garment
like this be? Let’s start with the obvious, Buffs are made in Spain while Hoo-Rag
sources their materials from Asia and produces the final garments right here in
their US facility in Fort Pierce, Florida. This in itself is relatively unremarkable but
when you handle and compare the garments side by side there are some
differences.
Much smaller packaging than the
Buff, each Hoo-Rag is packaged in a small plastic square
While they can
basically be worn in the same ways the material used on both do feel a little
dissimilar, with the Buff feeling a little softer. The Hoo-Rag is made out of
100 percent polyester microfiber similar to the Original Buff®, and both
garments are designed to offer moisture wicking properties as well as offer
protection from the sun’s harmful rays.
One of the first things you notice
about the Hoo-Rag is that it is available in some very wicked patterns
While Buff’s
feature a wide array of patterns Hoo-Rag counters with an equally wide spectrum
and even what I would consider some more aggressive patterns including patterns
called “Chemical Warfare” and “Skull Daddy” which feature a gasmask or grinning
skull pattern respectively. If you are into camo patterns Hoo-Rag has you
covered with a wide array as well. In terms of sun protection the Hoo-Rag is
rated for up to 30 UPF, and what some anglers may not know is that every garment
offers some UPF protection and this rating can actually vary with darker colors
which provide more protection.
Each garment is branded on one end
of the rag
|
Quality Ratings for
Hoo-Rag |
|
Thread Work
(1-5) |
Outer Material
(1-5) |
Lining
(1-5) |
Fasteners
(1-5) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos* 10) |
|
4 |
4 |
N/A |
N/A |
8 |
10 |
8.00 |
The Hoo-Rag provides some warmth
on chilly mornings
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