Hats That Don't Deform?

[twinpanzee]

I have been trying to solve the same problem and recently discovered this hat. I have only worn it once in a light breeze but am very happy with the fit, features, and quality.

https://www.sheltahats.com/

[tkeithlu]

I think Ann had it right in the #2 post. Maybe go a bit farther - a thin wind jacket that has a roll-up-in-the-neck hood with a ball cap for warm weather, and make the ball cap a fishing hat, with side and back panels, for calm days. Fishing hats are designed to keep flies (lures, not insects) out of your ears, but also keep sun off your ears and neck, so you don't need sunscreen.

[Dogscout]

Filson Packer hat.

[OldManMirage]

Try the Real Deal Brazil. just google it, you'll find it. Ive been wearing them for years and they are great.

[Benz]

For sun I use a wide-brimmed straw had (Quicksilver, bought at West Marine), and varnish the brim with several coats of whatever's at the bottom of the pot. That keeps it stiff and prevents the edges fraying. If I need a reef in that I use a baseball cap cinched tight.
For rain I use a Grunden's Sou'wester.

[thinwater]

Originally Posted by Heathenly Twins

So you guys just use sunscreen, then? I was nearly blinded (temporarily) last summer pulling into an anchorage from sunscreen getting in my eyes. Was painful and dangerous. I want to avoid that in the future. Might have to make a loose fitting cotton "ski mask " haha

You do not put sunscreen above your eyes. That's what the hat is for. I learned that one on beach cats 40 years ago. It really stings.


Over the nose, ears, and downwards only. And wipe off your hands.

[BugzyCan]

My tip of the day, if you use a baseball cap, be sure to select one that does not have a metal "thing" on the top, as it will burn your head in hot sun. That one has got me multiple times.

[gonesail]

sunscreen around eyes should be avoided. I have had good luck with Bullfrog 50. even with a hat your face can get burned .. ask me how I know

[chrisr]

i had good success once stiffening up a broad hat brim using paint...worked a treat

cheers,

[Jebtrois]

I have a Riverz Utah hat that is about 10 years old and still looks like the day I got it. Does not deform, can be packed and floats if it falls off. The brim is wide and will not flop in the wind. That said, in brisk wind the brim might start to provide lift. My wife calls it my sombrero.
JEB

[Heathenly Twins]

Originally Posted by StuM

Here ya go, meets your criteria perfectly:
https://www.costume.com/p/pith-hat-wolseley-khki-qlty/

Bahaha! That's PERFECT 🤣🤣👍🏻

[DocBrauer]

I wear a buff and sunglasses. Never lost a buff to the wind. Will also keep crap out of your ears when your scraping of your bottom in the water.
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[hscrugby]

Originally Posted by BugzyCan

My tip of the day, if you use a baseball cap, be sure to select one that does not have a metal "thing" on the top, as it will burn your head in hot sun. That one has got me multiple times.

Not to mention if you're tall, and have a low boom, the squatchee will be the EXACT point of impact repeatedly for you to smash your head into the boom. Or maybe that's just me.

Just ordered a Shelta Firebird v2 to try. I like the XXL size option, since I've apparently got an oversized dome and most hats are so tight that they annoy me. On the plus side, they don't blow off, but...
Previously i've been wearing a ball cap with a sunshirt that has a hood.

[thinwater]

For ~ $6 you can get a bump cap insert that fits inside any ball cap and many brimmed hats. It isn't a helmet or hard hat, but it will protect you from minor dings from the companionway etc. I added a little 1/8" SA foam on the inside for more padding AND to keep it on my head. it has become my main hat, in part because it won't blow off.



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I find once the wind is up I don't want a full brim. Sunscreen below the eyes and bifocal safety/sunglasses.

[Riggs55]

I prefer to use sunscreen on sunny days and a raincoat if it rains