Recommend a good hat

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#13

Looked at Tilley
The Tilley is what Gander Mountain has. $80 is a bit ridiculous for my “cheaper-than-my-years” budget. Thanks for the Orvis lead though.

#14

Thanks!
Wow! Thanks for all of the suggestions! Now, can someone tell me how to decide between all of the hats on these links?!!! Guess this one was a good topic . . . .

#15

Check Columbia Sportswear

– Last Updated: Mar-27-07 7:18 PM EST –

here's a bunch for around $20

http://www.villagehatshop.com/columbia-sports.html

and the full line:
http://www.columbia.com/Subcategory.aspx?top=6&cat=61030&viewAll=false

#16

As a Tilley owner
I think you should buy a cheap camo boonie hat and then wear a bandana to keep the sun off your neck.

#17

I’ve used a bucket hat
for years…Got it from campmore in a breathable material.

Sprayed it with that gor-tex rain stop and it’s held up for …years…

Under $10

#18

This thread is killin me w/laughter!
I guess yakers & canoers are some real strange birds. So I’ll put in my 2 cents.

http://www.professionalequipment.com/msa-pink-hard-hat-standard-v-gard-msa485364/hard-hat/

#19

kurtvidal—cool link
but the color would major clash with my boat…

seriously on hats i would suggest when you get a paddling jacket make sure its got a hood…hard to loose or forget the hat then.

#20

second on sunday afternoon

– Last Updated: Mar-27-07 11:08 PM EST –

I got my sunday afternoon hat at REI as well. Even full price I think it was 35 ish... but I am not sure. Once you get past the name (It makes me think of planting flowers) its a great hat! Oh.. I forgot to add.. it has a back flap that also rolls up and velcroes in place in case you want to burn your neck!

badjer

#21

Here’s two
First: Kavu Chillba - Totlal ridiculous looking, but totally effective

http://www.kavu.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=5&idproduct=161



Second: LL Bean Boater’s Hat - Nice wide brim, totally breathable.

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?page=boaters-hat&categoryId=45954&storeId=1&catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=8272&cat4=8266&shop_method=pp&feat=8272-tn

#22

Go for the real McCoy
That Kavu is truly weird, but for only $10 you can have the original item in real straw which should be a lot cooler - and its PC, as you can see from the models wearing it…



http://www.villagehatshop.com/asian-conical-hat.html

#23

Hat.


My wife yelled out while I was in the workshop vacuuming up shavings from making my Greenland Paddle. She wanted to snap a picture of a hat that would be perfect for your paddling. Here:

http://annwong.us/images/Goofy%20Andy%20in%20hat.jpg



Fits your criteria of not a ball cap, and keeping sun off neck and ears and perfect for 9 degree weather.



AddenduM: Sorry, I misread your original post. You want a hat for 90 degree weather. I shave my head for 90 degree weather.

#24

REI Outlet
REI’s outlet site has a bunch of hats on sale right now. Picked up a Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero there for $30 (reg.$48) recently. Campmor.com also had these in the same discontinued colors (red & gray, blue & black) at the same price. The “SeaSomb” is probably a little warm for summer use (mainly intended for rain wear), but I’ve also got a Mountain Hardwear Vented Sun Hat from Sierra Trading Post last year for $20 (half off). Similar brimmed design, but for warm weather use - much lighter material with mesh side panels.

#25

Nice . . . .
I say “nice” with the same sarcasm you enjoyed. kurtvidal: What exactly is so funny about wanting to find a comfortable, durable hat to use to protect one from the sun’s UV (8-10 hours in the sun is a killer), rain, etc? Since the pink hard hat appears your favorite, can we get some pics to see how pretty you look in it?

#26

Columbia booney…
I have and like my Columbia Booney. It is light weight and reasonably well ventulated. The brim is reinforced, but not stiff. So it is a little floppy, but can be rolled up and packed away. I do find any hat to be hot, but this is the coolest I’ve found. I too need something to keep the sun off for all day outdoor activities.

Campmor has them for ~$17, and I’ve seen then for about the same in my better local sporting goods store.

http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=103863&memberId=12500226

#27

Second the Chilba!
My head gets very warm and this hat has excellent ventilation. Also keeps the sun and rain off. Looks goofy though.

#28

Get a campmor catalog
They always have a good assortment of sun hats at reasonable prices. I bought a Columbia long-visored hat with “sheik shield” at sides and rear. It has a chin strap, a nice feature if there’s a breeze.



Now, that’s not what I generally use when paddling–hats are too hot for me most of the time. I use a visor to protect my eyes (with sunglasses). But Campmor always has a selection of suitable watersport hats, including ones with mesh side panels.

#29

Gander mountain carries tillies?
or just other dorky looking hats?

#30

Dastee
dont take anything personally, I was just checkin out all the links to the hats on this thread and it gave me quite a chuckle as to what folks like. There’s nothin wrong w/wanting a good hat whether its black, brown and furry or hard and pink! To each his own i say!

#31

No problem.
Still want to see pics of you in that pink one, though :wink:

#32

Tilleys @ Gander Mountain
The GM in Indpls has a small display with about 40 Tilleys on it. I think I might have been off on the price earlier stated, but I know they’re at least $65 to $75. Little pricey for me, regardless of quality.