Hiking Hats - a level headed guide

Hats, Hats, Hats

Love’em or hat’em you need a variety of hats whilst out hiking!

There are hiking hats for ladies and for men and they are all different.

If the weather is hot and sunny you need protection. Perhaps a baseball type hat with a good stiff peak to keep the sun’s rays off your face and also a neck flap – Foreign Legion style to avoid sun stroke. Have a look at Glacier Glove Dr. Shade Long Bill Hat - UPF 50+, Zip-Off Neck Protector (For Men and Women)

For cold weather you need a fleece hiking hat (Anne-Marie pictured below left) or even a windbloc hat with ear covers and a chin strap (John pictured below right). WINDSTOPPER Micro Dome Beanie - Unisex

For rainy days a waterproof hat - paclite hats now available.

How about a versatile Buff that can be a Pirate’s pride and joy or as a neck band or a balaclava or just a sweat band. The choice is yours with a buff.

There are so many types of hat to choose from and prices can vary enormously not only in the shops but also check out the internet.

So take your pick from:

• Tilley Hats Tilley Crushable Aussie Style Brim Hat - UPF 50+ (For Men and Women)– various forms are available – pink ones?

• Peak (or bill!) hats – mesh lined or plain.

• Knitted or fleece hats to keep you warm in winter conditions also they do not usually blow off in high winds.

• Sun Visors.

• Buffs.

• Ear bands for the ladies.

• Sweat bands.

• Balaclavas – great protection from hailstones.

Kenyon Malden Balaclava - Windbloc(R) Fleece (For Men and Women)

• Caps with cooling pads for extremely hot weather.

• Midge net hats – to keep out mosquitos insects and even the Scottish midgies.

• Midge nets on their own.

• Paclite and waterproof caps.

The choice is yours!





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