Columbia Unisex Bora Bora Booney Booney Hat

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Not only does a sun hat provide much-needed shade from the strong rays of the sun, but many fabrics are treated with UPF which protects your skin from ultraviolet rays. The Sun Hat: This hat boasts a wide brim to protect you from the sun, and it’s especially useful for hikes without much natural shade. It usually has a chin strap. Hiking hats can keep you comfortable in a range of different conditions—protecting you from the sun, shielding you during downpours, and even keeping pesky bugs at bay. “A hiking hat can greatly improve your overall experience in the great outdoors,” Justin Rimon, outdoor guide and founder of Just Trek, says. “You want to feel as prepared and comfortable as possible on your adventures and not feel miserable from nature’s elements.” Travel Waterbottle: When we’re uncertain about the water supply we use our Grayl Purifier. It’s come in exceptionally handy around Africa. Anything that mentions UPF 50 will give you added sun protection, while it's also important to pay attention to the size of the brim as this is what will keep you shaded.

Insect Repellent: Not every hiking hat includes insect repellent, but some do have some sort of deterrent built into the material. If you’re hiking somewhere where bugs could be an issue, look for a hat that will keep them away from your head. Breathability: Having a breathable hat can help your head stay comfortable. Many hiking hats are built from breathable materials or include mesh patches to increase airflow. This great piece of headwear is called a booney hat, or boonie hat. Booney hats have wide brims, providing you with total shade coverage. This hat was designed for fishing fans, but booney hats are also great options for other performance-focused activities. Bring one along when you’re going hiking with your family, paddleboarding with friends or any other outdoor pursuit. DREAMING of summer days? These are the best sun hats for women that you'll want to snap up this year.Gore-Tex is a thin layer of Teflon in-between layers of nylon and polyurethane. When added to fabric, it becomes waterproof. Gore-Tex is also lightweight and breathable, so the waterproof shell doesn’t make this hat any less comfortable. It’s still lightweight, foldable, and easy to toss in your bag. And even though it's designed without any air vents, it won’t trap sweat and heat when you wear it. Safari Pants: We recommend neutral-colored pants as they’re great at hiding dirt and can match most shirt colors.

This is hands down our favorite hat for kids because it's comfortable, looks good, and is very protective It's made from 100% cotton poplin, with a soft foldable design you can carry in your bag and pull out when you need it. To ensure that we recommend only top-notch products to you, we analyzed each hat for six essential considerations when putting this list together. Here they are: MaterialsIn addition to the sun, many hiking hats can also protect you from other elements. On hot days, Rimon and Filley recommend a sun-protective hat that’s breathable to prevent you from overheating. In the rain, Rimon advises wearing a hat with a waterproof Gore-Tex shell. And on windy days, he recommends a hat with an adjustable chinstrap to keep it from blowing away. During colder months, an insulated hat with sun protection will keep you shielded from the weather. And if you’re worried about bugs, look for a hat finished with a bug-repellent treatment, like Outdoor Research’s Bugout Brim Hat. When shopping for hiking hats, you’ll notice that there’s a huge variety of price points, styles and features available. So, when you’re trying to decide which one is the best for you, keep the following in mind: This hat wins our Editors' Choice for Technical Use for being the highest performing and most versatile of the bunch To find the best hiking hats, we spoke with Dr. Hadley King, M.D.,dermatologist at Dr. Hadley King Dermatology, Dr. Erum Ilyas, M.D.,dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group, Justin Rimon,outdoor guide and founder of Just Trek, Alicia Filley, PT, MS,physical therapist and hiking guide, and Michele Stanten, ACE-GFI, walking coach, running coach, and group fitness instructor. King and Ilyas walked us through the basics of sun protection, helping us narrow down which hiking hats had enough UPF protection. Rimon and Filley provided their expertise on other features hiking hats need, like durability, comfort, and fit. Stanten explained how these features can translate to a better hiking experience out on the trail. Whether you've got a holiday booked to tropical climes or you're getting a head start (ahem) on your seasonal wardrobe, it's always a good idea to be prepared with a sun hat that is both functional and stylish.