Walking around all day in the hot sun can really cause problems for your poor brain and its always a good idea to wear the right sun hats for hiking. Choosing a suitable hat is easy enough as long as you take care with the type and color of the material.
Ever since I got into ultra-light backpacking and fly fishing, I have been constantly thinking about which pieces of gear I can do away with and which ones I find multi-use and indispensable. Recently, I turned my attention to my hat.
What Hat to Wear Hiking the Adirondacks Hat: Outdoor Research Sombriolet Bucket Hat in "candy" Blue Top: ExOfficio (Orvis) Fishing Shirt My bucket hat kept the sun and bugs off of my head and face during the hike.
Look for ample ventilation and a cool, comfortable material when choosing a hiking hat. A good sweat band will wick moisture from your brow. A full-brimmed hat or hat with side protection will provide sun protection from all angles when hiking in open areas like deserts or prairies.
