Fishing Hat for Men&Women,Outdoor UV Waterproof Wide Brim Bucket Hat,UPF50+ Sun Hat with Neck Flap

9 bucks! Well, okay..I now have to protect my skin from the sun while working outside the house or generally anything that exposes me.This is the second hat I purchased with neck/side of face 'curtains' for lack of better term.These have good dome covering and with barely adequate side ventilation afforded by coarse mesh above each ear.I no longer have 'long' hair so I do not need to ponytail out the back. The first hat had this feature, but the second (this) hat does not have such provision. It does sort of but not easily done.The first hat I bought had the curtain sewn onto the hat (not removable) but no brim on the back so the fabric curtain tends to lay on your neck, making it a hot blanket of sorts, and led me to purchase this second hat which I prefer wearing it over the other because the curtain on brim back tends to keep away from the back of my neck.This hat has a 360 degree, wide brim so the fabric curtain hanging down stays away from your neck, helping to keep cool. The brim is about 1/8" thick and seems to be a sewn material-covered foam sort of sheet. Not exactly rigid.The one-piece curtain is removable via snaps. Since the curtain covers roughly 240 degrees of the brim circumference, it partially obscures the peripheral vision but this can be altered using the snaps.Add to this a rechargeable neck fan and you have a nirvana setup!The hat is made of very light and soft synthetic (polyester?) material (mine was all light grey) and was packaged in a large flat.Remarkably dinky for the size and easy to spindle, fold and stuff into a pocket. The fit is adequate for all size noggins, due to an adjustable drawstrap. The sweatband is same synthetic material and maybe not very absorbent to perspiration and perhaps resistant to sweat rot.In windy conditions the curtains tend to flap around.. somewhat annoying but tolerable. This could be minimized by trimming the length of the curtain? Or maybe fishing sinkers, hmm.. probably not a good idea there.I feel kind of dumb wearing this goofy hat.It does seem to attract funny looks, but bollocks to them.. I'm no fashionista and NOT getting sun burnt!

I wear this while I maintain our Little League Baseball field. This hat fits my head comfortably (I wear a size 7-1/2 hat) with a tiny bit of room to spare. The side shade keeps the rising and setting sun from beating up my ears and face. The cap in the back protects your neck. The hat breathes well and sweat evaporates easily. When I walk through sprinklers and work in the rain this hats protects the head and dries easily. It folds flat for storage and has a wide brim which helps partially protect your shoulders from overhead sun. For the price I really like this hat and would definitely get another if I lost this one. Durability seems to be good. I’ve machine washed this a couple time already and it still looks brand new. This is lightweight and a decent wind blew this hat off of my head but the string/strap did its job and kept it from blowing away.

Initial impressions were that this was a quality product. Flaps are detachable and light weight which is nice as it doesn't make the hat feel heavy. Having the adjustable brim tightness is a nice feature for a more snug fit. I am someone with a larger head and this fit comfortably. The flaps on the side also protect against the wind which can either be good or bad depending on how you look at it. Hat is overall lightweight and did a great job at blocking the sun from above and the sides.Neck is well protected and should not incur any sunburns. Will update once I have used it for a bit longer for longevity but wanted to put my initial impressions with you! Have a blessed day <3

VERY COMFORTABLE. NOT TO BIG. ONLY COMPLAINT STRONG CHEMICAL SMELL. LET IT AIR OUT FOR A COUPLE DAYS AND STILL STRONG SMELL. BUT I LIKE IT WILL DEFINITELY WEAR FISHING.

I got this hat primarily for playing pickleball outdoors, and it’s been fantastic! The wide brim and neck flap provide excellent coverage from the sun, and the UPF50+ protection gives me peace of mind during long matches in the sun.It’s lightweight, breathable, and surprisingly comfortable to wear even during intense games. The adjustable chin strap keeps it secure, even on windy days, and the waterproof material is a bonus if you get caught in light rain.Although it’s marketed as a fishing hat, it works perfectly for any outdoor activity—especially pickleball. I’m very happy with the quality and performance. Definitely a great purchase for anyone who spends a lot of time outside!

Blocks the sun totally. No more burning the neck or trying to cover with a towel. I like that you can remove the shade cover and carry it in your pocket and use it when needed. This hat is also washable. I put mine in a small mesh bag and wash as normal with other laundry. If you sweat like me, it will get the salty ring around the head area over time.

Not really, water still gets in through the vents, but that's not why I bought it. I have to wear glasses, and I like hiking. This works great when it rains. If you wear glasses you know what a PITA it is when they keep getting pelted with rain or even a light drizzle. The brim of this hat does a great job of shielding the glasses, way better than a regular baseball style cap. It looks kind of wicked too, it goes great with my leather trench coat.

It’s a great hat fits well and holds it shape. I’d give it a five except that it has some awful chemical smell that I can’t wash out. I’ve already washed it. Everything that went into the wash with it came out smelling great, but this hat has some weird Manufacturer mothballs smell. If it wasn’t for the smell, it’d be five stars.