The North Face ,Hyvent Hiker Hat

[rapidboy]

I tend to get burned really badly and i dont wear sun screen so i want a big hat.
Anyone have a NF Hyvent Hiker or recommend an alternative hat ?
Something i can stuff in my pack or gun case.

 

[Graham_S]

how about a barmah bush hat. made from suede, mine is pretty waterproof and very comfortable. it also squashes up into a small bag for packing.

 

[CLEM]

How about a boonie hat of some type.

 

[rapidboy]

how about a barmah bush hat. made from suede, mine is pretty waterproof and very comfortable. it also squashes up into a small bag for packing.

I like the look of these ,any UK stockists ?

 

[rapidboy]

How about a boonie hat of some type.

I have been using a boonie but it's a little small ,i liked the NF hat because you can fold the sides up but when down it look slike it would give good protection.

 

[ssj]

These folks have a pretty good selection. http://www.bayhat.com/ I have one of their canvas Waterman hats that I use for fishing. It's well made and pretty comfortable.
Steve

 

[Justin Time]

Tilley hats are worth a look as well.

 

[Rhodri]

Tilley hats are worth a look as well.

I'd second that. Comfortable and very well made - tough as old boots. Can get a bit stinky after a couple of weeks of hard use but you can just bung it in the washing machine. Some think they're a bit expensive for what they are. IMHO they're good value - I can't imagine how it would get damaged, short of setting it alight!

 

[JFW]

I use a Peter Storm sun hat - cheap and cheerful from Millets - it has a large brim and press studs for Anzac style. The hat will fold into a small pocket and washes easily.
Seen here
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/~mrichar1/b.../BushCraftUK_Scottish_Meet/Sandbender&img=316
and here
http://www.see.ed.ac.uk/~mrichar1/b...s/BushCraftUK_Scottish_Meet/MagiKelly&img=261


Cheers

JFW

 

[familne]

I like the look of these ,any UK stockists ?

http://www.bushgear.co.uk/acatalog/List_of_stockists.html

 

[Gripper]

I'd second the Watership hats, I have a Cape Flattery and it's been fantastic, we get plenty of sun down here so I always pack one with my shemagh as I'm pretty prone to frazzle too.

http://www.bayhat.com/main.php?navarea=Hats&code1=FLT&code=WSH&season=Spring/Summer


Mark

 

[isotonicpies]

An leather Australian-style hat is the type I use. Wide brim & fully waterproof. Doesn't pack that well though, I just squash it flat and make do with the creases.

 

[khimbar]

I second the Barmah hat. I have one and it's fantastic, and springs back into shape like magic.

 

[BorderReiver]

I'd second that. Comfortable and very well made - tough as old boots. Can get a bit stinky after a couple of weeks of hard use but you can just bung it in the washing machine. Some think they're a bit expensive for what they are. IMHO they're good value - I can't imagine how it would get damaged, short of setting it alight!

I'll third that. Got a couple,one for rain and for sun.
http://www.tilleyuk.com/thumbnail.asp?gender=&extractBy=CategoryId&id=1

They even float.