Fun in the sun got me thinking I really should be wearing a hat outdoors. Any favorites?
Camping/Hiking hats?
#1
Posted 17 March 2019 - 05:16 PM
Craig K6JGV_________________________ 2004 2500 CTD 4X4 FWC HAWK 1960 CJ5
#2
Posted 17 March 2019 - 05:35 PM
The REI Sahara Outback Cape Hat has been my sun hat for camping and hiking for a long time.
In fact, I think I'm on my third. I lost the first one, (took it off in the shadows of Santa Elena Cyn, Big Bend NP, set it down on a rock...and forgot it) and I bought a third so I would have one that didn't have massive sweat stains -- for formal use.
I like the neck-protecting cape, and sometimes use it in severe sun, though I usually have it tucked away in the brim.
Recommended!
FWC Hawk (2005) on a Ford F250 Supercab, 6.8L V10 gas (2000)
#3
Posted 17 March 2019 - 05:53 PM
Mine have the massive sweat stains Mark mentions...
I am haunted by waters
#4
Posted 17 March 2019 - 06:23 PM
The best sun hat is one you'll wear - I became a believer after some skin cancer scares a few years ago...my go to hat is my Outdoor Research Sombriolet. Breaths good, covers well, and dries quickly (such as mine a dunk in the Lamar River last fall). Also machine washable, for the aforementioned sweat stains
https://www.outdoorr...p/2434410008008
I recently bought a back-up to keep in the camper Every now and then they go on clearance for last year's colors. BUT the camo ones are not the same nylon/polyester mix and are cotton, so keep an eye out.
"I took the road less traveled. Now I don't know where I am"
2014 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel & Hallmark Everest. (Former Rig - 99 Ram 2500/ 2000 Sunlite Eagle pop-up)
#6
Posted 17 March 2019 - 08:28 PM
Many folks wear the Tilley hats which come in several different ventilation styles. Tilly's do not work well in the wind but are more comfortable for the campground.
The Outback Trading Company River Guide hats have stiffer hat brims and work better in the wind when hiking the high country.
Both are available at amazon and Tilley is available at many sporting goods stores.
I wear only the River Guide hat and my wife uses either depending on the wind.
I strongly recommend getting a brim hat with a chin strap/string for high country hiking.
#7
Posted 18 March 2019 - 03:22 AM
Paul
#8
Posted 18 March 2019 - 12:46 PM
Military adopted the "Bonnie" hat during Viet Nam conflict for various reasons. But, it has stood out as a favorite for keeping the sun off the face, ears and neck.
Aussie's call it the "Giggle" hat. You see boonie/giggle hats all over the Outback.
Today, there are many variants made of high tech fibers enhancing UV protection.
Having recently had a basal cell removed form my nose, I need to adopt a better hat (always worn baseball style hats) and wear better (and reapply more often) sunscreen with a higher UV protection rating.
Protection is a multi-faceted approach, just not clothing, but, sunscreen and avoiding exposure at higher (and lower) latitudes and elevations during high sun angles on clear days. But you can burn on cloudy days as well.
South Carolina Low Country.
#9
Posted 18 March 2019 - 03:03 PM
I still have a couple my old BLM "Boonie" hats ( based on us. military type head gear) that served me well since the 1980's! There are always couple of old baseball caps some where in the camper and my winter "Mad Bomber"pile cap just in case I get stuck in a snow storm..
Smoke
Edited by Smokecreek1, 18 March 2019 - 03:04 PM.
#10
Posted 18 March 2019 - 03:09 PM
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