Appropriate sun hats?

**Galician** · 13th May 09, 01:15 PM

I personally prefer a Panama.

**gilmore** · 13th May 09, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Galician

I personally prefer a Panama.

I do too. They are the coolest of the hats that offer fuller protection from the sun. They also look way cool IMHO.

**Monkey@Arms** · 13th May 09, 01:30 PM

I favor the Tilley's Airflo myself.

But then again we can't all be as pithy as Panache!

Best regards,

Jake

**ronstew** · 13th May 09, 01:34 PM

Tilley it is, then. I cannot pull off a pith helmet!

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**Big Mikey** · 13th May 09, 02:18 PM

A testament ot the quality of Tilley hats:

During the first Gulf War, the Canadian troops were issued Tilleys as part of their uniforms. They were THE most sought after item for trading with the U.S. troops. If they're good enough for the army, they're good enough for me!

**JolyStNicholas** · 13th May 09, 02:59 PM

Though I don't have one the Tilly would be my choice!

**Dan R Porter** · 14th May 09, 03:53 PM

I am a big fan of OR. I think it was originally outdoor research. The seattle sombrerro is not only light and comfy in the sun, but it is waterproof! Great for the rain.

http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/..._sombrero.html

**Dan R Porter** · 14th May 09, 03:56 PM

By the way, I have over 15 years experience in groundskeeping, so I know all about sun protection.

and I am a ginger...

That seattle sombrerro has withstood tests unimaginable.

**Joerg_Mosthaf** · 14th May 09, 04:26 PM

I have been wearing an australian kangaroo leather fold-up hat from Jacaru for a few years. It looks great with anything - I will definitely wear it with my kilt, too.
The great thing about it is, its quite indestructible - I usually just squish it into my messenger-bag and take it everywhere in case it rains or the sun gets to annoying

When I take it out, it just springs back into form.
It is getting nicely faded now and looks just the right kind of washed out black

Completely water-proof and the broad black leather rim blocks the sun quite nicely.

**Monkey@Arms** · 14th May 09, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by Dan R Porter

I am a big fan of OR. I think it was originally outdoor research. The seattle sombrerro is not only light and comfy in the sun, but it is waterproof! Great for the rain.

http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/..._sombrero.html

I had one of those in black until some S.O.B. stole from it from my car.

I wore it as a rain hat, but I'm sure the lighter colored one would do well for sun. One nice feature is the Velcro tabs on the crown so you can put the sides up - several hat styles in one.

Best regards,

Jake