Are there any “cool” sun or boonie hats out there?

[Rusty Shackelford]

Got a screening for skin cancer and I’ve got some early warning signs so I’m looking for a better hat to wear in the sun. Saw the Sitka sun hat but I don’t want a camo one. My wife says I dress like a dad and the traditional boonie hat would be the icing on the cake. Is there anything cool and hip out there?



For reference here is a picture of me in my normal clothes

 

[Ferrulewax]

Some of the more fashionable beach/watersport brands make cool-ish straw hats. However judging by your reference photo It may just make you look like a farmer.

-Billabong straw hat
-Costa Straw hat
-simms cutbank
-Favorite Cowboy hat

If you really wanna be "cool" get a supreme boonie hat

 

[sickles107]

Sure would love to run into someone in the mountains wearing a sombrero

 

[PNWGATOR]

J Peterman Urban Sombrero would be worth a look.

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

J Peterman Urban Sombrero would be worth a look.

Great idea Elaine!

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Here in AZ we all wear the straw sun hats on those super hot days (115-120). There are tons to choose from. I like the shape and fit of the HUK brand.

 

[Fatcamp]

Been wearing a wide brimmed straw hat for years. It looks really cool. Goes great with summer shoes.

 

[P Carter]

Make sure to go into the pool with a hat and sunglasses.

Maybe transition lens prescription glasses.

(I do both of these…sometimes just have to embrace the dad!)

Edit: I often do the sun hoodie thing, which seems to work.

 

[Fatcamp]

Ok, maybe my look isn't cool, but it's a whole lot better than showing up at work looking like a tomato and then peeling skin for two weeks.



This one came from Tractor Supply. Last one came from the women's section at Walmart.

 

[PNWGATOR]

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[hh76]

Cheap straw cowboy hat was always my go to when I was working on rooftops in AZ. Lightweight, breath well, and easily replaced when ruined.

I never cared about what someone might consider "cool"

 

[IsThisHeaven]

Great idea Elaine!

She should put it on the cover….

 

[ScottRK]

These guys are out of MO. I got an Aussie with a 3” brim a couple years ago. 50 SPF on their hats. They have some boonies too.
Slangvel boonies is a maker in IL on Facebook is a vet and I’ve seen some that aren’t camo.

 

[woods89]

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Protect yourself from UV rays with High Performance Sun Hats. PATENTED No Flop Visor with UPF 50 sun protection. The best sun hats in wet or windy conditons for fishing, sailing, golfing, stand up paddle boarding, SUP, also Kayaking sun hats, tennis, pickleball, jet skiing, hiking, rafting, and...

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I'm a contractor, and spend a lot of time in the sun every summer. These look like a really good hat for me to try!

 

[LongWayAround]

Outdoor Research - Helios

 

[NRA4LIFE]

Sun Protection Zone. Or as we call them "Seattle Sombreros".

 

[Fatcamp]

I have both OR and North Face wide brim hats. The brim is too weak and in heavy wind they flap around. Hate it.

 

[thrashero]

I tried on a lot of hats and this was the best looking while still being functional: Outdoor Research Wadi Rum

 

[Mt Al]

If you want to go full-on dad look, check out the Simms bucket hat. So disgusting it's beautiful. Nothing says "I have no fashion sense" like a bucket hat.

I bought the Simms Boonie Fishing Hat and like it.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Outdoor Research - Helios

Great camping and backpacking hat, nowhere near as effective as a giant ugly straw sun hat though.