Columbia Unisex Bora Bora Booney Booney Hat

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Travel Waterbottle: When we’re uncertain about the water supply we use our Grayl Purifier. It’s come in exceptionally handy around Africa. The Baseball Hat: These versatile hats provide sun protection without the bulk. While any baseball cap could be considered a hiking hat, many brands have created enhanced designs with hikers in mind. If you’re going to be wearing something on your head all day, making sure that it is comfortable is a no-brainer. Although safari pith helmets are world famous for being the headwear of famous British explorers and look great in safari photos, they’re terribly uncomfortable. Yes, we’ve tried them.

Anything that mentions UPF 50 will give you added sun protection, while it's also important to pay attention to the size of the brim as this is what will keep you shaded. Safari Pants: We recommend neutral-colored pants as they’re great at hiding dirt and can match most shirt colors. Hiking hats can keep you comfortable in a range of different conditions—protecting you from the sun, shielding you during downpours, and even keeping pesky bugs at bay. “A hiking hat can greatly improve your overall experience in the great outdoors,” Justin Rimon, outdoor guide and founder of Just Trek, says. “You want to feel as prepared and comfortable as possible on your adventures and not feel miserable from nature’s elements.” Really cute and great quality material', says one five-star review. How much are the best sun hats for women?There are some key features you can consider when shopping for sun hats: first of all, fabric. Cottons and natural woven fabrics offer breathability, while additional mesh panels are great for ventilation. This great piece of headwear is called a booney hat, or boonie hat. Booney hats have wide brims, providing you with total shade coverage. This hat was designed for fishing fans, but booney hats are also great options for other performance-focused activities. Bring one along when you’re going hiking with your family, paddleboarding with friends or any other outdoor pursuit. This floppy hat by Cath Kidston is virtually guaranteed to put a smile on your face: just look at that pomegranate print! It's made from 100% cotton poplin, with a soft foldable design you can carry in your bag and pull out when you need it.

Unlike safari clothes or safari boots, we would say everyone needs a hat when on safari. Especially in East Africa! Most people coming on safari are from more Northern climates away from the equator and are unaware of the sun’s damage around Africa. The sun near the center of the earth is intense and can leave you sunburned in a matter of minutes.

Comfort: Depending on the type of hiking you plan on doing, you may need to wear your hiking hat for eight or more hours a day. Therefore, look for something adjustable, as the fit is an important piece in comfort.

Travel Insurance: We don’t travel without travel insurance and neither should you. You never know what can happen while traveling so it’s best to be prepared. HeyMondo provides excellent short-term and long-term travel insurance plans. This is hands down our favorite hat for kids because it's comfortable, looks good, and is very protective Whether you've got a holiday booked to tropical climes or you're getting a head start (ahem) on your seasonal wardrobe, it's always a good idea to be prepared with a sun hat that is both functional and stylish. This hat wins our Editors' Choice for Technical Use for being the highest performing and most versatile of the bunch

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Prices varied in our search and of course, it all depends on the brand you go for as well as technical features. To ensure that we recommend only top-notch products to you, we analyzed each hat for six essential considerations when putting this list together. Here they are: Materials Not only does a sun hat provide much-needed shade from the strong rays of the sun, but many fabrics are treated with UPF which protects your skin from ultraviolet rays. Gore-Tex is a thin layer of Teflon in-between layers of nylon and polyurethane. When added to fabric, it becomes waterproof. Gore-Tex is also lightweight and breathable, so the waterproof shell doesn’t make this hat any less comfortable. It’s still lightweight, foldable, and easy to toss in your bag. And even though it's designed without any air vents, it won’t trap sweat and heat when you wear it.