[Cdt-l] I should have added: Best Hats for Sun Protection

[bluefoot]

I really liked having a baseball cap in town and some neck protection on
trail for my hike last year.

The Columbia Cachalot was pretty good..

http://www.columbia.com/Tamiami%E2%84%A2-Cachalot-II/CU9123,default,pd.html

My only comment is that the brim became a little lopsided over time.

Ben Foote aka bluefoot
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On Fri, Feb 21, 2014 at 5:15 AM, Larry Swearingen <
larry.swearingen at frontier.com> wrote:

>   I'll  be using my Tilley Airflow.  It has a wide brim and a ventilated
> section just below the top.  About a 3/4" section of bug netting
> all around the hat for ventilation.  The hat is light too. 3.3 oz.
> If it's hot the hatband does get a bit warm though.
> I'll also be using a GoLite Chrome Dome umbrella if it's not too
> windy, and it may be most of the time in Southern NM.
>
> Larry
>
>
>  *From:* Doug Carlson <doug-sue at centurylink.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 20, 2014 9:12 PM
> *To:* cdt-l at backcountry.net
> *Subject:* [Cdt-l] I should have added: Best Hats for Sun Protection
>
>
> I lost my Tilley last summer, but the Tilley is actually a bit heavy and
> warmer than it needed to be.
>
> I picked up a Sun Day Afternoons safari hat but not enough side and ear
> protection.
>
>
>
> So I am now in the hunt for a new hat for New Mexico.
>
>
>
> -Trew
>
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