Has anybody thought about the ideal "survival hat"?

I'm thinking it would have to be waterproof and able to protect from the sun - could it possibly be able to store items for a mini-PSK?

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That one's easy. The Tilly Hat. Has foam padding in the crown & a nifty little compartment. Even cpmes with a ziplock bag.

A Tilley hat ...



No. That's not me. He only WISHES he looked like me.

I have a USMC real deal marpat Digital boonie hat. Tilley's are good though.

Lee

I too , have heard good things about Tilly hats, and have a Booney or two.

You might like to look at http://www.scottevest.com/v3_store/40tec_hat.shtml
it is more of a ball cap, but has some interesting features.

Outdoor research has a few interesting hats over at
http://www.outdoorresearch.com/home/category/Home_OR/headware/headware_all

I would love to see an ETS designed "survival hat"

Lee

I have the Tilley as well and love it. I have the lighter weight version (LT5) and it keeps my cool in the summer. They are great hats with a lifetime warranty. The hidden pocket is pretty cool. As mentioned above they have foam in the top for insulation and will float too. Take a look at them and try one on, you will not be disappointed.

Ready

a goretex ball cap. So simple.

I too vote for Gore-Tex ball caps or the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero for times when heavy rain may be encountered.

Tilley, all the way. Just bought my second T3 on e-bay. Here's their URL: www.tilley.com

I've retired my boonie hats to "keep it in the truck just in case I don't have anything else" status.

Used to wear ball caps, but switched to hats 25 years ago 'cause I got tired of rain & mist on my classes. The full brim of the hat just offers better protection.

Last summer, while on an outing with my little boy, he insisted that I wear a ball cap, like the one I'd just given him, instead of my preferred Tilley. It was a scorchingly hot, humid day. When we got back to the truck after our hike, I swapped back into my Tilley, and was amazed at how much cooler I felt with the full brim shading more of my head & shoulders. For me, that pretty much cemented my decision to keep baseball caps around only for use under the hood of a parka or poncho.

David

Quote: "I too vote for Gore-Tex ball caps or the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero for times when heavy rain may be encountered."

Add my vote to the Seattle Sombrero for foul weather noggin protection.

TR (Wetless in Seattle)