DAKINE No Zone Sun Hat Blue Wave, XXL

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I wore the DAKINE No Zone Sun Hat on a multi-day river trip and it earned its place in my kit by day one. The chin strap kept it on my head through every rapid, the brim inserts held their shape even after full submersion, and the quick-dry fabric meant it was back to normal within minutes of getting soaked. The fact that it floats is the kind of backup plan you are really glad exists.""River trips, afternoon hikes, and long days on the water all share one common requirement: a hat that can handle whatever happens. The DAKINE No Zone Sun Hat was built around that premise, combining UPF 50+ sun protection with a floating, quick-dry construction that shrugs off the elements and keeps going whether you are on the river or well past it. The adjustable chin strap keeps the hat secure on windy days and through whitewater sections where conditions make holding onto gear a full-time job, and brim inserts maintain the hat's shape even after a full dunking so it looks and performs the same coming out of the water as it did going in. Mesh panels promote airflow on warm hiking days when the sun is high and the trail heats up, and the 360-degree brim provides consistent coverage across your face, neck, and ears from every angle. If it does hit the water, it floats, and the quick-dry fabric means the whole episode is forgotten before the next rapid."

Price: $22.00 from Backcountry