Being as bald as a coot, I like to wear a hat outdoors.
My current preference is my trusty Barbour deerstalker. It covers most of your head so is warmer than a flat cap and won't blow off in the wind. The two peaks keep rain off your face and stop it dripping down your neck. You see plenty of folk wearing them up here.
Downsides - it's not waterproof, and looking up can be slightly restricted. Doesn't work with a hood. Maybe a bit Sherlockian in town. Wife hates it.
In summer I used to have a Tilley but two years ago changed it for an Akubra Snowy River. I much prefer the Akubra. More comfortable, and stays on better. I use this particularly when gold panning as it stays on when you're looking down. It will blow off in wind so no use on exposed mountains though. Works well with a mosquito net.
I've yet to find the ideal hat. What do other folk wear?
My current preference is my trusty Barbour deerstalker. It covers most of your head so is warmer than a flat cap and won't blow off in the wind. The two peaks keep rain off your face and stop it dripping down your neck. You see plenty of folk wearing them up here.
Downsides - it's not waterproof, and looking up can be slightly restricted. Doesn't work with a hood. Maybe a bit Sherlockian in town. Wife hates it.
In summer I used to have a Tilley but two years ago changed it for an Akubra Snowy River. I much prefer the Akubra. More comfortable, and stays on better. I use this particularly when gold panning as it stays on when you're looking down. It will blow off in wind so no use on exposed mountains though. Works well with a mosquito net.
I've yet to find the ideal hat. What do other folk wear?