Boonie/Bucket hats

[Odell]

Is anyone making a good boonie hat? Do people still use these? I used to have one but most of my hunting is colder weather these days. I'm planning 3 weeks chasing deer and elk this august/sept in a place that gets warm and am trying to see whats out there.

 

[toadmeister]

Is anyone making a good boonie hat? Do people still use these? I used to have one but most of my hunting is colder weather these days. I'm planning 3 weeks chasing deer and elk this august/sept in a place that gets warm and am trying to see whats out there.

Love boonie hats.

I found a wool KOTM one I really like for early-mid season. They don't make it any more.

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[LostArra]

There used to be a Vietnam vet who made great custom boonies (short or long brim, mesh, etc) on ebay. I have a short brimmed boonie he made for me that easily clears my bow string. I did a quick search but couldn't find him.

 

[LostArra]

Somehow I found him on Rokslide. Prices have gone up since I got mine on ebay but he can make about any type of hat you want.

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/general-discussion-forum/19702-slangvel-hat.html

 

[Desk Jockey]

I have a slangvel. Very solid but I believe most of his stuff is cotton.

I was looking for something a little more techincial so I also have one of these. Amazon.com : Outdoor Research Men's Helios Sun Hat, Multicam : Sports & Outdoors. Stay away from their Seattle sombrero unless you are in an actual rain Forrest. They are hot and don’t breathe well.

Also, I am a big fan of hats from an outfit called Sunday afternoons. The adventure hat is like a bookie but it has a neck cape in the back that does sun protection without hitting your pack.

Adventure Hat | Sunday Afternoons

The Sunday afternoons is my go to for sunny hiking.

 

[JollyRoger]

I use a boonie made by TAD Gear. It’s got a bit shorter brim than this issued hat and has some mesh in it. I love it.


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[Marine4life]

I wear them all the time on early hunts and fishing to keep the sun off my ears but are all issued from my days in the Corps. I have the old Corps woodland and desert and the Marpat in both colors. Great covers.


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[toadmeister]

When I'm not hunting, I sport my Tilley for everyday wear.

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[Owenst7]

I have this one Realtree Xtra Mesh Bucket Hat

The neck shade is awesome. I don't even need sunscreen on my face or neck anymore unless I'm on white snow.

 

[pew]

The Kuiu boonie has worked well for me. Gonna try the Sitka one this year as I wanted just a tad more coverage for the back of my neck.


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[LostArra]

I have a slangvel. Very solid but I believe most of his stuff is cotton.

My boonie is not cotton but some of the ball cap style are cotton.



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[Owenst7]

I actually prefer cotton for something like this because I frequently submerge it in water to keep my head cool from evaporation.

 

[kickemall]

Kuiu boonie is the best one I've found.

 

[BCsteve]

Kuiu boonie is the best one I've found.

I like my Kuiu as well. I also have an OR Seattle Sumbrero in multicam for cold wet days.

 

[tttoadman]

Frogg Togg hat for $15
Frogg Toggs(R) Men's Boonie Hat : Cabela's

 

[Odell]

Kuiu boonie is the best one I've found.

Looks to be out of stock except limited in smalls. I'll need a large

 

[slowelk]

What do people think of the Sitka boonie?

 

[The Ri Guy]

+1 on the Kuiu boonie.

Lightweight, breaths well, and the bill stands up very nicely and stays there. Plenty of clearance for bows.

 

[toadmeister]

+1 on the Kuiu boonie.

Lightweight, breaths well, and the bill stands up very nicely and stays there. Plenty of clearance for bows.

KUIU is a nice boonie but is just a smidgen small in head circumference for my big fat noggin'

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[WJS23]

ASAT makes one as well it’s pretty nice