A-Game Icon Hydro - Black Forest

Hydrophobic Technology

Crown panels are engineered to bead away water and prevent absorption.

Performance Construction

Built with durable materials that are water-repellent, floatable, and breathable.

Vintage Fit

Features a classic Vintage Fit profile.

Product Identity

A-Game Icon Hydro - Black Forest with barcode 840357246054.

Pricing

Available for 79.0.

Strengths

• ✓High dollar hat

High dollar hat

I remember seeing the advertisements on social media for melin hats. Price was crazy, no way! Until I tried one on at my local surf shop. That was a couple of years ago now. That same hat looks like I just bought it. It's white. I give it a good scrubbing every couple of months. It's a hydro, it can handle the wet. I h…

Reviews.io · Sean

Hat is great! Customer Service is even better...

Had forgotten my melin at home as we headed out to vacation. Went to the melin store in Poipu, Kauai, and had the opportunity to choose from a variety of hats. I have two of these same hats at home, so I got another color I loved. Given the hat's quality, the customer service at the Poipu storefront was just as good, i…

Reviews.io · James

What can I say? Perfect! Great design. Perfect fit. At first glance, I thought the black was a very dark navy but no.. anyway, an all around great. So!

What can I say? Perfect! Great design. Perfect fit. At first glance, I thought the black was a very dark navy but no.. anyway, an all around great. So!

Reviews.io · june

Sleek and Premium

I love how this hat fits like comparable baseball hats while giving an elevated look. The hat is well-made and of premium quality. Can’t wait to purchase more!

Reviews.io · Jared

Great hat, as always

Great hat, very nice color. I normally order the extra large but this time I had to switch to classic. The extra large I received first was larger than normal. I have noticed this before on another order. melin exchanged it promptly through Happy Returns. Very good customer service from my favorite hat company. Than…

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melin Odysea Stacked Hydro — GearJunkie review

But this spring, GearJunkie Affiliate Managing Editor Billy Brown hit me up to test some hats — I’m assuming because he noticed I was always wearing one on our weekly video conferences. It was a brand called melin. He told me to hop on the site and pick a few out.

melin Odysea Stacked Hydro — GearJunkie review

Excuse the French, but GTFOH was my initial thought when I saw the hats’ prices. They wanted dang near $100 for a baseball hat. That was absurd. But I had a job to do, and told Billy what I wanted. I planned on ripping melin a new one.

What makes the A-Game Icon Hydro water-resistant?

The melin A-Game Icon Hydro features hydrophobic technology on the crown panels that causes water to bead away. This prevents the fabric from absorbing moisture, keeping the hat lightweight.

Can I wash this hat?

Yes, melin hats are designed to be washable. You can follow the product care guidance on the melin website to maintain the hat's shape and performance.

Is this hat adjustable?

Yes, the melin A-Game Icon Hydro features an adjustable strapback closure. This allows you to customize the fit for maximum comfort.

What size should I choose?

melin offers three crown sizes: Small, Classic, and XL. We recommend measuring your head just above the ears and comparing it to the size chart on the melin website to select the best option.

Does this hat provide sun protection?

The melin A-Game Icon Hydro features a rigid full-width brim that provides consistent shade for your face and eyes. The technical fabrics also have inherent UV-blocking properties to reduce sun transmission.

Is the sweatband comfortable?

The melin A-Game Icon Hydro includes an antimicrobial, triple-quilted sweatband. It is designed to be soft and effective at wicking moisture away from your skin.

Will this hat float if it falls in the water?

Yes, the melin A-Game Icon Hydro is designed with a buoyant visor core. This ensures the hat will float if it happens to fall into the water.

What is the Black Forest colorway?

The Black Forest colorway is a specific aesthetic option for the melin A-Game Icon Hydro. It maintains the same high-performance features as other colors in the collection.