Appropriate sun hats?

**Bugbear** · 13th May 09, 04:18 PM

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**fluter** · 14th May 09, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by ronstew

It doesn't cover cowboy hats, or RCMP / state trooper Stetsons, Ted. I would not wear either of those. Nor a slouch hat, I think.

Oh, I dunno about that.

I also have an ancient Boy Scout campaign hat. If I could get it blocked into shape, I'd wear that, too.

**davedove** · 14th May 09, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by peacekeeper83

I would just wear what makes you feel comfortable..there are no real rules.. Just guidelines.. If you want wear a palm leaf sombrero, because of your issues with the sun..wear it. Your health is more important than someone elses opinion.

And therein lies the real guidelines. Unless your local climate is just like that of the highlands of Scotland, you are going to have to make adaptations for climate. Plus, you may have to make further adaptations due to your personal health.

There are guidelines and conventions, then there is common sense.

**Macman** · 14th May 09, 09:36 AM

I wear my Tilley Airflo when it's hot and sunny. It's cool and comfortable.

**piperdbh** · 14th May 09, 10:25 AM

I have a Henschel hat similar to the Tilley, but with a web fabris on the sides instead of solid fabric. It's designed to "breathe", but it makes my head hotter than if I go with no hat. It's good to keep the sun off, though, and it's in my size (3X).

**starbkjrus** · 14th May 09, 10:43 AM

Here's a shot of me in my Tilley at Caerlaverock Castle on the Solway Shore near Dumfries, Scotland. I like my Tilley even if it IS a bit rumpled. It matches me.

**Panache** · 14th May 09, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by starbkjrus

... I like my Tilley even if it IS a bit rumpled. It matches me.

But Dee you are far more than a "bit" rumpled...

Cheers

Jamie

**starbkjrus** · 14th May 09, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

But Dee you are far more than a "bit" rumpled...

Cheers

Jamie

Hey! I resemble that remark!

Hey, Jamie, do you have a maroon pith helmet?

ith:

**tulloch** · 14th May 09, 12:33 PM

Tweed flat cap. Good for all seasons except the hottest. Baseball style works fine; in Boston with the B.

**Weasel Mender** · 14th May 09, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

For sun protection you just can't beat one of these...

ith: Cheers

Jamie

Were I able to find one I would wear it in a heartbeat much to the chagrin of my wife..........

WOOOOHOOOO a thought just struck me, Herr Kaptain you need to issue pith helmets

ith: to the security detail of the Saltire :blimp:

Weasel :ootd: