Sun hat
Sun ProtectionA brimmed hat that shades face, ears, and neck through long exposed days.
- Approx. cost
- $12–$45
- Weight
- 2–5 oz
- Used in
- 3 kits
Purpose
Cut sun exposure and glare on water, ridge, or open ground.
Used in kits
- Fly Fishing Streamside Kit
Fishing
- Kayak Day Trip Safety Kit
Boating & Paddling
- Family Day Hike Kit
Hiking & Backpacking
Alternatives
- Ball cap + neck gaiter— More versatile layering; the gaiter is easy to forget.
Maintenance notes
- Rinse sweat and salt from the band.
Buying considerations
- A wide, full brim beats a cap for ears and neck.
- A chin cord keeps it on in wind and on the water.
Page history & editing
Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor