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The Hoo-Rag
Offers Quality Face Protection at a Great Price
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  Price and
Applications:
This is where Hoo-Rag separates itself from the pack. The Hoo-Rag retails for
$15.99 each, which is significantly cheaper than the Original Buff which retails
for $20 dollars and the UV Buffs which are $27 dollars each. I would also argue
that Hoo-Rag knows their demographic very well and offers more edgy, and some
very cool, patterns that end-users will be proud to wear not just for fishing
but for a wide range of outdoor activities.
Not just for fishing the Hoo-Rag
is great for a wide range of outdoor sports where sun, dust, and wind are a
factor
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Features Ratings for
Hoo-Rag |
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Convertible(1-5) |
Fastened
Pocket
(1-5) |
Waterproof
or Fast Drying
(1-3) |
Adjustable
Cuffs
(1-3) |
Insulation or UPF Rating
(1-5) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating
(= Tot/Pos
*10) |
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5 |
N/A |
2 |
N/A |
4 |
11 |
13 |
8.4 |
While shooting archery in the
woods I found the Hoo-Rag excellent for keeping bugs at bay
I like the Hoo-Rags
so much that I now routinely wear them when I go mountain biking, hiking,
shooting archery, and snowboarding. There have been times when I didn’t wear the
garment for protection from the sun or wind but rather from bugs, wherever and
whenever you need that added protection the Hoo-Rag is a very affordable garment
that helps make that valuable time spent outdoors just a little more enjoyable.
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Design & Ergonomics Ratings for
Hoo-Rag |
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Aesthetic (1-5) |
Oversized
Sizing
(1-3) |
Available Colors (1-3) |
All Day Garment (1-3) |
Packable
(1-3) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos *10) |
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4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
16 |
17 |
9.41 |
The Hoo-Rag provides excellent
neck protection as well
While most
anglers will just need one or two rags there are times when teams or companies
will need a whole lot more. For these instances Hoo-Rag offers a custom made
option where they basically takes your pattern and brand and puts it on their
rags. They print small batches of only 24 units all the way up to 10,000 units,
and can turn them pretty quickly. We know because we decided to test their
capabilities and printed a few hundred TackleTour branded Hoo-Rags, and they
were able to complete our order in just under three weeks.
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Application Ratings for Hoo-Rag |
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Top Layer (1-5) |
Mid Layer (1-5) |
Bottom
Layer
(1-5) |
Casual
Wear
(1-5) |
Other
Outdoor
Pursuits
(1-5) |
Total |
Possible |
Rating (= Tot/Pos *10) |
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4 |
N/A |
N/A |
5 |
5 |
14 |
15 |
9.3 |
While the garment does act as a
good sun shield I still recommend applying some sunscreen for double protection
Ratings: (We've re-calibrated our ratings standard for 2008 and have included a key at the bottom of the following matrix as a guide)
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Hoo-Rag
Ratings
(?/10) |
| Construction/Quality |
Good overall build quality. Not as soft and
refined as the Buff but very functional and built well from woven polyester
microfiber |
8.0 |
| Performance |
Helps protect anglers and general outdoor
enthusiasts from the elements |
8.4 |
| Price |
Here is where the Hoo-Rag absolutely shines.
It is a great price for a quality product |
9.5 |
| Features |
Packs down small and protects anglers from the
elements this garment is moisture wicking and also dries quickly. If it gets
dirty it can be machine washed and we found the colors stayed on very well
through an entire season of multiple washes |
8.4 |
| Design
(Ergonomics) |
Found the fit a little more snug than the Buff
but I actually liked how well the garment stayed on. Can be worn so many
different ways |
9.41 |
| Application |
Not just for anglers this garment is great for
a wide range of outdoor activities where sun, wind, dust, and even bug
protection us desired |
9.3 |
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Total Score |
8.83 |
Ratings Key: 1 = terrible : 2 = poor : 3 = lacking : 4 = sub par : 5 = mediocre : 6 = fair : 7 = good : 8 = great : 9 = excellent : 10 = unbelievable!
For More
Details
of the
updated
rating
system
visit
our
explanation
here |
Pluses and Minuses:
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Plus
Minus |
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Comfortable to wear all day |
- Not as
soft as a traditional Buff |
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+ Offers up
to 30 UPF rating |
- Not as
odor resistant as some competitors |
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Breathable and moisture wicking |
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+ A huge
assortment of great patterns and even the ability to customize |
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Excellent price |
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Conclusion:
The Hoo-Rag is a quality alternative to the Buff we all know and love. While the
Buff was first to market and is highly refined the Hoo-Rag offers an excellent
product at up to 30-40% lower cost, depending on the Buff. Hoo-Rag offers a wide
range of patterns that are sure to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, and if there
isn’t something that floats your boat they also are easy to work with when it
comes to creating a Hoo-Rag that showcases your own brand, team, or company’s
colors and logos.
The Hoo-Rag is a great overall
value for only $15.99 and is available in some very striking patterns that
should appeal to not just anglers but outdoor enthusiasts in general
Since launching
their flagship Hoo-Rags the company has also started to branch out into other
accessory products including UPF shirts, hats, beanies, sunglass straps, and
even dry bags. So who knows what the company will branch into next. What we do
know is that at the price that today’s Hoo-Rags are offered they truly represent
a great value for anglers that are looking for some extra protection from the
elements and want to do it while rocking some serious style at the same time.
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