Hats

[tinsheet]

What are people wearing on there heads this weather, had a bit of sunstroke last week, so taken to wearing a Aussie style side brimmed hat which is great but being leather it's a tad sweaty. Got to stay on my head on the quad also!.

 

[Bald Rick]

Skin .... leathery skin with the odd follicle reluctant to give up on its death grip.

 

[mixed breed]

Being a ginger I suffered it a week or so ago, it was like the worst two day hangover I've ever had. I have since been wearing a baseball cap but I find it boils my head, the OH has apparently got me an old fashioned straw hat coming for me tomorrow

 

[TripleSix]

I have a Barmah Canvas "drover"

Aussie design, I love it, mesh vented sides, keeps you cool, good brim keeps the sun out of my eyes.

 

[Red Fred]

I have a Barmah Canvas "drover"

Aussie design, I love it, mesh vented sides, keeps you cool, good brim keeps the sun out of my eyes.

My sister gave me one like that- mine is a Jack Pike, but it is canvas with mesh all round the sides. My heavy leather ones are unbearable in this heat.

 

[Farmer Roy]

Who would wear a leather hat in the heat ?

Come to that, who would wear a leather hat at all ?

 

[Red Fred]

Who would wear a leather hat in the heat ?

Come to that, who would wear a leather hat at all ?

In the winter they are the business here, warm and keep the rain out of your eyes.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Lost my sun hat a few years ago, went to the nearest place and they only had Tilley hats. Do Well thinks I

Got to the till, about 60 chuffin quid!!

I had loads to do and it was +30 degrees so reluctantly paid.

I've had it 6 years and it's still like new. I'm hoping it will become a family heirloom, like my late Dads Stanley lunchbox I have. But the family call it Dads Ridiculous Hat, so I'm not sure there will be many takers when I'm testing the ph from 6ft under.

 

[Farmer996]

Got a collection of white peaked caps. Swear by them.

 

[PSQ]

Looked at a Tilley - £75, no.

Bought a wide brimmed canvas hat at M&S for £19 instead

 

[TripleSix]

In the winter they are the business here, warm and keep the rain out of your eyes.

And the dye runs out of your new hat and leaves orange streaks down your face...

 

[primmiemoo]

I've a choice of two floppy hats with wide rims.

One's a guaranteed factor 50 equivalent, but doesn't "breath" when any humidity or activity involved (probably aimed for the sunlounger using market); the other's a cotton and linen mix and just right for today.

Sadly, they both make me look like all my great aunts rolled into one

 

[colhonk]

I bought a genuine cowboy hat when I was last in `Merica` 12 years ago, never worn it till now, I am at the age where I don`t care if people think I look a t*t in it. Keeps the sun off the neck , brilliant.

 

[Bald Rick]

Who would wear a leather hat in the heat ?

Come to that, who would wear a leather hat at all ?

Well Hello Big Boy ..........

 

[Deerefarmer]

I wish I could unsee that pic

 

[Woolless]

Cricket hat, tailor made for being out in the sun for long periods. I have a West Indies one for outdoor work. A bit mouldy but does the job!

 

[Doc]

I’m with @Farmer Roy.
Hats should be straw or felt.
I can recommend:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/2635718695...0%26rvr_ts%3D610f199e1640abd8d767abf1fffa270e

 

[Red Fred]

I always imagined that everyone in Australia and New Zealand wears leather broad brimmed hats like my "Driza-bone" or whatever it is called. I now know they don't and simply export any they find to the muggins over here.

 

[Red Fred]

Who would wear a leather hat in the heat ?

Come to that, who would wear a leather hat at all ?

My auntie went to Spain and brought me back a leather trucking cap. I didn't like to say anything but... (village people?). I still carry it on the tractor if no one's about though, and she meant well.

 

[Kidds]

Each to their own of course but I think it rather foolish to go out in this weather without a hat.
You might look silly (probably don't) but I would take looking silly over skin cancer anyday.

Skin cancer is a very serious risk, me and my family have worked outside all our lives and have got issues ranging from serious skin damage to actual skin cancer. I have worn a hat for some years now and just keeping my fingers crossed I started soon enough that I don't have to have parts of my face cut off like Uncle does. Married into the family so no genetic issue rather than the sun.