Hat for hiking in the rain - brimmed preferred

[trukreltrog]

http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/browse/Headwear/Rain.html

I ride dirt bikes/ATV's, so I don't like to wear a parka with a hood...just becomes a huge scoop to catch water. When I am off the bike in rain, I wear the Seatle Sombrero.....

This,,,

 

[Sharp Eye]

mcjhrobinson
I need something a little warmer around here. Especially this autumn.
Rotte
I really like that Filson.
Esav Benyamin,
I will check out the Village Hat Shop site.
kgd,
I may try out a Filson. I tried on an Australian Outback hat and it did not fit me as well as some other hats.
All you boonie fans,
Thanks but I am looking for something with a more formed brim.
Seattle Sombrero fans - just not my current style
Thanks to all for your input.
Keep the suggestions coming.
Ira

 

[Shotgun]

For rain, you have two ways you can go. First, you can wear a ball cap under your jacket's hood. This can be nice when a hat with a brim might interfere with something else, such as a pack or bowstring. The caps bill helps keep the hood out of your way and keeps the rain off your face. It also provides the most protection. The downside is that the hood can interfere with your hearing and possibly your vision.

Second, you can wear a brimmed hat. This give good coverage without a hood and doesn't interfere with your hearing. If its really raining, I use my Seattle Sombrero. If its not too heavy, my vented nylon Tilley is great.

-- FLIX

I was about to say this verbatum but for wide brimmed I usually go for a boonie hat. Trust us, we're from the NW.

 

[bladefoolish]

My usual hat is probably not the "best" hat I could choose. It's an older, wool Mallory stetson --actually, I have two of them, one here in Texas and I keep one at my fiancee's house in PA. (She hates it). But I like 'em, and they do an adequate job of keeping the elements out of my face.

In warm weather I wear a plam resistol or stetson (I prefer palm to straw). I usually get a new one each summer.

 

[Marion David Poff]

Tilley TH4

http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?catId=13&gender=m&extractBy=CategoryId&id=1&productNo=TH4

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/photo.php?pid=2826770&id=608602198

 

[22-rimfire]

I often wear a gortex medium brimmed ball cap design. I wear glasses and I do not like rain on my lenses. I used to wear a red gortex ball cap a bunch... my Dad and some of the family took a 5 mile hike or so one afternoon and it started to rain and never stopped. Everyone was soaked to the skin including me (not a single poncho between all of us), but my hair was still dry and I didn't get a rain drop on my glasses.

I always felt that I look rather funny in the Aussie design hat even though I have a couple. I find that if there is no rain forcasted, I wear a medium brimmed ball cap from Bass Pro, or a gortex medium brimmed hat if it is rainy or predicted. I believe the gortex cap I currently wear came from Bass Pro also as I frequent that store more than most for good gear.

 

[mtwarden]

I've worn a Stetson Open Road for ~ 20 years (not the same one )- brim isn't too big (or too small)- the beaver does a good job of shedding rain, breathes well too

 

[mechtec]

I almost always recommend Tilleys, but for fall weather, my recommendation goes to waxed cotton or tin-cloth. Personally, I like the Australian Outback hats, but would love to try a Filson. Here is my Australian Outback hat, I believe purchased at Cabellas.

That's a great looking hat, That look's close to the Daluth oil skin crusher I have. I may have to look into getting one of those!

 

[Masteroffajitas]

Military boonie hat for down south, or in places where it doesn't rain alot. For down pours, I wouldn't recommend a boonie hat. They have holes for ventilation and your head gets soaked.

 

[sc2]

Filson bush hat (tin cloth, waxed) is my go to hat this time of year.

Stock photo:

+1 I have worn Filson for 10 years now and love them, but the only down side is the quality nowdays (past 5 years since they switched manufactures) has been slipping, but no worrys, just check for alignment when you get it.

I wear this hat everyday, I like it.
http://www.filson.com/product/index...&cp=2069836.2064999.2118241&parentPage=family

I recommend and wear this hat when I am hiking or going to be out for days
http://www.filson.com/product/index...&cp=2069836.2064999.2118241&parentPage=family

Good Luck!

Steve

 

[Brian Andrews]

Nobody has mentioned Akubra! The horror!

Seriously, I dig this hat. Made from fur felt (not wool felt) like a cowboy hat, stiff, but without the cowboy hat look. There are lots of different styles.

I have to admit to wearing my Tilley an awful lot for comfort, and the ability to just stuff it in a pack. But, after an hour or so in the rain, it starts leaking in at the head band.

If you really want "rain performance" the a Sou Western style from Grundens will fit the bill: The Sandhamn 21.

Something tells me you are looking for something more stylish than the Grunden But, you never know

B

 

[DPris]

I have an older Outback Trading Company oilskin hat made before they switched manufacture to China, lotta miles on it. Its broad brim works great in rain or snow, and with the cloth sweatband it's one of the most comfortable hats I own.
It's not vented, though, and I can't wear it for hiking or walking, my hair ends up soaked.
Have a newer Chinese version that's not quite as comfortable, but doesn't have anywhere near the head hours yet, and it's vented.
Should be as water-resistant as the older one.

The Akubras are under-rated. Very good value, I have three, the oldest bought over 20 years ago.

Denis