Hot Weather Hats

[Ben]

Gang, I have done a search on this topic andd the results are a little overwhelming, which probably testifies to the extensive knowledge of the lounge. But the thread yesterday and my own felt lid got me thinking about hot weather hats.

Can we gather together the collective advice of the lounge in this thread about hot weather hats in general. What is best? I am looking to get something for the summer to keep my head covered and maybe the back of neck from getting burned.

Thanks.

 

[Joel Tunnah]

I'll gladly speak for everybody here: lol

GET A PANAMA HAT, sir!

 

[HDRnR]

Panama is the way to go. The lightest hat there is.

 

[deanglen]

I have a title for a Panama exclusive display thread

The Panama CANAL!

Well? Is it nice? High five?

dean

 

[scotrace]

Woot! Woot! Woot!

Grand idea, Sir!

 

[deanglen]

Woot! Woot! Woot!

Grand idea, Sir!

Great! But I don't own a Panama yet, so someone else will have to start the thead, and the title is public domain as far as I'm concernesd so I hope it starts and I hope to be able to post in it someday soon when a get one and get it near a camera.

 

[Feraud]

A linen cap is a good warm weather alternative.

 

[Ben]

Okay, a panama, any recommendations on a reasonably priced brand?

Also, what about the straw hats?

Thanks, gentlemen.

 

[Tomasso]

any recommendations on a reasonably priced brand?

Define reasonable.

 

[obiwan]

I have a couple of straws and neither of them is very comfortable in direct sun and/or hot weather. There is little to no ventilation so I sweat profusely. If you want something to provide protection from the sun but keep you cool, you'll probably want some cheap hat with vents cut in the crown.

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Montecristi or Cuenca Panama hats

Check with Robert Weber here at the lounge... He goes by Panamabob... He also has straws with the vents or cut outs along the side of the crown...

Here is his web site...

http://www.panamas.biz/cuenca.html

Phone number is 260-492-0268

 

[MrPumpernickel]

Any recommendations beside the Panama or straw hats though? I understand they're rather popular but I don't really consider myself a Panama man

 

[Joel Tunnah]

Any recommendations beside the Panama or straw hats though?

Uh, like this?

 

[MattJH]

You could always go with a mesh-crowned Tilley. The TM10 and TM11 are nice, I think. Made of cotton. Lifetime guarantee. Mesh crown. Etc., etc.

 

[Aaron Hats]

Before choosing a "warm weather hat" you really need to think about what you'll be using it for. Is it for going to church, a concert in the park, kayaking, hiking, hanging out by the pool? You also then need to ask yourself how concerned about sun damage you are. You have never had more variety to choose from when it comes to summer headwear than you do today. Just like "one size fits all" doesn't work for most people, one warm weather hat doesn't cut it for all summer activities. Explore all your options and decide what works best for you.

Aaron

 

[Dr Trinidad]

I picked up a straw hat made by pendleton yeah like the blankets. Looks sort of like a panama but the underside of the brim is covered with material should make a great outdoor work hat for the summer. Anyone else seen these?
Doc

 

[MrPumpernickel]

Uh, like this?

http://www.combatcamo.co.uk/shop/images/Hat---Reversable-Beenie.jpg

Ew...just...ew, I couldn't insult my head and hair folicles with something like that.

I'm resorting to wearing stiff fabric fedoras (Made in China) during hot summer days. They look decent for what they're for and I don't have to worry about them being destroyed since I can buy a new one for $10 or so.

 

[tinmanzzz]

Milan's are nice

If you like a short brim, consider a Milan Porkpie by Biltmore. If a wider brim is desired go with a Stetson Center Dent.
You can get either for under $100 and delivered in a matter of days(not Months)

 

[Panamabob]

I second Aaron. You don't want a gummed up Straw that will be too hot, either.

 

[Davidson]

One set of criteria in line with OP

Before choosing a "warm weather hat" you really need to think about what you'll be using it for. Is it for going to church, a concert in the park, kayaking, hiking, hanging out by the pool? You also then need to ask yourself how concerned about sun damage you are. You have never had more variety to choose from when it comes to summer headwear than you do today. Just like "one size fits all" doesn't work for most people, one warm weather hat doesn't cut it for all summer activities. Explore all your options and decide what works best for you.

Aaron

Mainly outdoor hat, for leisure activities and yardwork in the sun. 110*F max. Needs to be washable, will get dirty. Needs to provide better crown cooling than Tilley LTM 8-9 - they are mesh, but so thick to keep sun out that not much air gets through. Probably need to be white / offwhite to keep head cooler, maybe provision for soft ice pack. Sweatband sweat management - transfer from head to outside of hat for evaporation cooling. Brim enough to keep sun off face and neck back standing vertical from 10-2. Darker underside of brim, maybe neutral gray. Method to secure on windy days.

I got the Tilley 8 or 9 for this (the wide brim one) it doesn't let enough air flow through the crown. I'm thinking of adding grommets. I also think the top of the hat and brim would be better much closer to white.

So what are a few exAMPLE HATS that somewhat fit those needs?