Hats

[quicksandfarmer]

Well, it's summer and time to buy a new hat. I'm so pale and hairless that I can't be uncovered in the sun. What's your favorite hat for working outdoors? I'm looking for something that is broad enough to keep the sun off my face and neck, comfortable enough to wear all day, stays on my head when working, not too hot, can be washed, and tough enough to last more than a few months of outdoor work. Is that too much to ask?

I had a Tilley hat for about 20 years, it was very durable and a good sun hat, but it was hot in the summer. Since then I have struggled through a series of hats, most don't last very long in everyday use.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[sseelhoff]

Well, it's summer and time to buy a new hat. I'm so pale and hairless that I can't be uncovered in the sun. What's your favorite hat for working outdoors? I'm looking for something that is broad enough to keep the sun off my face and neck, comfortable enough to wear all day, stays on my head when working, not too hot, can be washed, and tough enough to last more than a few months of outdoor work. Is that too much to ask?

I had a Tilley hat for about 20 years, it was very durable and a good sun hat, but it was hot in the summer. Since then I have struggled through a series of hats, most don't last very long in everyday use.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

I like a summer straw by Bailey or Stetson. But those are not washable.

 

[Western]

I'm almost always in a ball cap any more. I have a stetson or 2, I used to wear, great for going out, not so much for farm work IMO. For working I used to wear a straw type cowboy hat. Cool, washable to a degree and not heavy.

Ball cap has been the easiest for me though, bandana helps the neck and great for wiping your brow.

 

[murphy1244]

A large brim straw hat for mowing.

 

[phiferpharm]

Go Bold...

 

[wyeguy]

Large brim light colored cloth with mesh on top to stay cool. Bass Pro or Cabelas have some that are washable & won't break the bank.

 

[/pine]

Whatever style you prefer...I think I read that humans emit the most heat form their heads so anything that inhibits air flow will make you feel hotter....staying cool is being cool...

 

[lakngulf]

I go with the Tilleys. They are washable but I have two that will not come clean. I can fill one with sweat in a hurry.

 

[/pine]

They are washable but I have two that will not come clean...

try soaking in a sudsy ammonia solution with hot water...

 

[Stimw]

I work outside all summer and have found that a "Dew Rag" (Bandana) works best for me.
I used to think they were a fashion statement for crackheads but after trying one they keep me a lot cooler than a ballcap.
I can also take it wring it out with cold water and be ready to go again.
I fold it in half, tie it oppisite corners then tuck the loose flaps in over my BALD head.
They are not expensive and I can still put on my welding helmet over it when I need to.

 

[grnspot110]

I've used Gempler's; Item No: G23016-SOGR for years, available in khaki & olive green (which I use), keeps the sun off my neck & rain off my specks! I wear them year round. ~~ grnspot

Outback-style Sun Hat - GEMPLER'S

 

[Gem99ultra]

Well, it's summer and time to buy a new hat. I'm so pale and hairless that I can't be uncovered in the sun. What's your favorite hat for working outdoors? I'm looking for something that is broad enough to keep the sun off my face and neck, comfortable enough to wear all day, stays on my head when working, not too hot, can be washed, and tough enough to last more than a few months of outdoor work. Is that too much to ask?

I had a Tilley hat for about 20 years, it was very durable and a good sun hat, but it was hot in the summer. Since then I have struggled through a series of hats, most don't last very long in everyday use.

Suggestions?

Thanks.

Okay - here's mine



Definitely cool. Easily washed. Great for keeping the sun off your neck. Given to my by the Postman; if it's good enough for the USPS, it's good enough for me!

 

[PMA]

We call those hats a cudda she'll hat

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[PMA]

Cudda shell. Durn iPhone

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[gwdixon]

Take a lesson from people who work in the sun all day. Like in Viet Nam or Cambodia. They wear their hats in the monsoon season so they are definitely washable.

A wide brimmed straw hat with ventilation mesh or holes in the body works perfectly. Some would call it a Coolie Hat.

Conical Asian hat - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[rmorey]

Wide brim straw for me! Dollar store has them for like $2. Cheap and easily replaceable. I get 3 or 4 and change 'em out when it gets sweaty.

 

[creekbend]

I have many hats, but during the hot and humid summer months, I use this type of headgear. Along with a bandana on my forehead, I wear an old white Beach Summer hat that my Wife used to wear in Florida. Works for me.

 

[TripleR]

I have used a Panama style hat for years as sun exposure has caused basil cell carcinomas; can't wash it, but it provides good sun protection and allows air to circulate, my 33 year old sun started wearing one recently after a bad sun burn.

 

[forgeblast]

GEMPLER'S ® Solarweave ® Booney Hat - GEMPLER'S I have this one from gemplers.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

I like the old Farmer's Straw for working around the yard, and I wear an Outback style to car shows. I usually wear a baseball cap for mowing; lots of low branches and I have nearly scalped myself enough times that I prefer my view to be as unobstructed as possible.