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

[Bassman]

+1 for Tilley Airflow. Great hat, I'd suggest trying them on in-person to ensure proper fit

 

[ChaseH]

Straw cowboy hat. Palm leaf is heavy but it can get wet.

 

[ScottRK]

I am looking for a USA made one

I posted earlier in the thread. Post #13 Henschel Hats out of MO when I bought mine a few years back.around

 

[UncleBone]

I posted earlier in the thread. Post #13 Henschel Hats out of MO when I bought mine a few years back.around

All their hats that I have seen in stores were made in China. Is that the case with only some?

 

[Swamppirate]

somebody had to do it….

 

[ScottRK]

I have seen in stores were made in China.

Mine was mail order and made in USA. Amazon shows US origin for the ones I just looked at. You might be able to buy direct from the makers website.

 

[UncleBone]

Mine was mail order and made in USA. Amazon shows US origin for the ones I just looked at. You might be able to buy direct from the makers website.

Awesome thanks man!!

 

[MarlinMark]

Those actually look really nice. They say no flop, is that true? Hate a floppy brim, and where we live it's windy.

I purchased a Shelta hat and gloves for an antelope hunt. We road quads a lot out of camp to save wear and tear on the pickups. That hat was outstanding. Not one issue with it on my quad in the desert wind. Will replace it if it ever disappears.

 

[BurbsEscape]

+1 on the Shelta. It's my go-to boating hat, holding up to "no flop" up to about 30 mph. Plus it floats, and doesn't soak up with water. Like it so much I've gifted to others.

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[TheGDog]

Since you mentioned propensity for carcinomas... it just might behoove you to get like one of those Aussie Outback hats that comes with the drop down curtain along the back to also protect your neck man.

When in the field, bring some Neutrogena Baby sunscreen. It's like a mini deodorant stick type of deal. That's what I use to do tip of nose, ears, cheeks, and back of neck when I'm out in the field. Definitely DO NOT forget these areas of your head. Especially ears and lips. They get "crispy" faster then everything else.

 

[MallardSX2]

You could try one of these. I think this guy needs to take a shit or something though. lol

 

[theunseenvw]

I got my favorite hat from a gas station at a mountain pass summit, many years ago. Just a thin cotton “rip stop” boonie style hat.

 

[Jeremyc_1999]

https://www.kuhl.com/kuhl/mens/accessories/sun-blade-eva/?color=Sand Dune

Sun Blade™ with Mesh in Men's Accessories | KÜHL Clothing

Sun Blade - with Mesh

www.kuhl.com

They may not be the most stylish, but they keep the sun off the neck. My wife make fun of me when I'm wearing it, but it is a life saver. Haven't worn it with a tall backpack though. Maybe later this week I will and I'll follow up.

 

[Banded_spooney]

Columbia stuff doesn’t get enough love on Rokslide. I don’t know how many Columbia boonie hats I have but I tend to find them randomly stuffed into tackle boxes and rod lockers in my boat. They are great but I’ve moved on from boonies.

Sun shirt with a hood is awesome, pop it over your favorite ball cap and you’re set. Little sunscreen on the nose with the hood and normal hat brim, you’re good.

If you’re really getting hit with glare off the water throw a buff on to cover your face

 

[Happy Antelope]

Nick at Spartan has a pretty cool one.

 

[Fatcamp]

Columbia stuff doesn’t get enough love on Rokslide. I don’t know how many Columbia boonie hats I have but I tend to find them randomly stuffed into tackle boxes and rod lockers in my boat. They are great but I’ve moved on from boonies.

Sun shirt with a hood is awesome, pop it over your favorite ball cap and you’re set. Little sunscreen on the nose with the hood and normal hat brim, you’re good.

If you’re really getting hit with glare off the water throw a buff on to cover your face

I'm doing this more and more. Gives me good coverage and doesn't mess with my life jacket.

 

[TX_Diver]

Columbia stuff doesn’t get enough love on Rokslide. I don’t know how many Columbia boonie hats I have but I tend to find them randomly stuffed into tackle boxes and rod lockers in my boat. They are great but I’ve moved on from boonies.

Sun shirt with a hood is awesome, pop it over your favorite ball cap and you’re set. Little sunscreen on the nose with the hood and normal hat brim, you’re good.

If you’re really getting hit with glare off the water throw a buff on to cover your face

I've started switching most of my base layers to ones with hoods for this reason. Really nice when you're sitting too and in the early mornings/late evenings.

For the OP I'm using a sitka boonie this year. Only reason for the boonie vs the hat and hood is the boonie doesn't interfere with the bowstring on my recurve.

 

[Jakerex]

This
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/papyrus-brim-sun-hat-243408


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[mtwarden]

Sunbody makes really nice quality Mexican palm hats, wide variety of crowns and brim sizes. You can get eyelets, stampede strings and some other add ons if one wants

This one provides good protection in the hot sun (6" brim)

Wear fishing, canoeing- anytime I'm going to be in the sun for long periods

 

[digger]

Take a look at Tilley hats,,,,high quality and great sizing options