I love functional, albeit funky hats. They are designed for many activities and INGO is well rounded in these groups; fishing camping tactical outdoor work...
My most recent favorite is a hook and tackle. The back flap rolls up to be a more typical hat, when down and wet it can have a cooling effect beyond sun protection. Ear pro doesn't require rolling up the side flaps.
I've modified mine so I can put ice in shammy fabric bag in the top vent flap and enjoy air conditioning effects on very hot outdoor activities. (It saved my butt during the extremely hot 2 day kd shoot a couple summers ago)
I water treated it once though and it caused the fabric to distort making the bill contorted.
For a new one i would prefer:
-- being able to roll/wad it up to store (so no, or small firmness to front brim)
-- no dark colors (absorb light =heat), but not bright for my fragile eyes desert tan, coyote...
-- be able to wear ear pro and still get sun protection.
A couple of my others:
Love these for general wear but bright red and "NRA" prevents use without stressing about offending snowflakes. I modified the tan one so ear pro doesn't reduce sun protection but even I can notice how geeky it looks.
I'm interested in seeing your favorites, odd ones you have found, modifications made, do you have several for different activities?
My most recent favorite is a hook and tackle. The back flap rolls up to be a more typical hat, when down and wet it can have a cooling effect beyond sun protection. Ear pro doesn't require rolling up the side flaps.
I've modified mine so I can put ice in shammy fabric bag in the top vent flap and enjoy air conditioning effects on very hot outdoor activities. (It saved my butt during the extremely hot 2 day kd shoot a couple summers ago)
I water treated it once though and it caused the fabric to distort making the bill contorted.
For a new one i would prefer:
-- being able to roll/wad it up to store (so no, or small firmness to front brim)
-- no dark colors (absorb light =heat), but not bright for my fragile eyes desert tan, coyote...
-- be able to wear ear pro and still get sun protection.
A couple of my others:
Love these for general wear but bright red and "NRA" prevents use without stressing about offending snowflakes. I modified the tan one so ear pro doesn't reduce sun protection but even I can notice how geeky it looks.
I'm interested in seeing your favorites, odd ones you have found, modifications made, do you have several for different activities?