UV Protection Hat

[tulman]

Please forgive if this has been discussed before. I am looking for a man's packable hat for sun protection. Currently, I have a canvas hat that works well, but it is hot, since it is canvas. What I would like to find is a light weight, possibly straw (although straw is not totally UV safe), similar to a cowboy style, that I can throw in my luggage. Any and all suggestions are helpful! Thank you in advance.:)

 

Tim

[Twickenham]

Personally I love my Tilley hat: http://www.tilley.com/

[Moochieg]

We saw several like that at REI this weekend.

[awhfy]

The Tilley hat is great, pretty pricey. Walleroo has some awesome SPF50 straw cowboy hats that are packable (about $70). Columbia has packable SPF hats that are very reasonable (about $30)

[Silvery Seas Cruiser]

Duluth Trading has a nice selection of crushable and packable hats that are UPH 50. Check http://www.duluthtrading.com.

Edited March 7, 2016 by Gangway Style

[margeecruiser]

I have given up finding truly crushable, packable hats. I have now started to just pack my large sun hats and DH's Tilley-style hat in my suitcase. I stack them (3) together, turn them upside down, and pack soft things around them. I pack them with my stuff, since I have soft underwear, pajamas, etc. I also have found my bras, when folded in half and stacked (3), just fit in the crown of the hats perfectly.

 

Margee

 

 

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[awhfy]

I've never had a problem with my Walleroo crushing & not coming back to shape. My DH just bought one also. Here's a picture of mine

Edited March 8, 2016 by awhfy