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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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.