Comments on: Gear Review: The Boonie Hat

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:00:43 +0000

In reply to Paul Mags. Point taken, undoubtedly the costs of fashion are high ;)

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:53:40 +0000

In reply to Kevin. Still damn $$$$ though ;)

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:14:20 +0000

I know it’s (nearly) two years later but note that the Tilley now comes in a nylon version that won’t be so stiff. I have one of each, they each have their place 🙂

By: Paul Mags

Paul Mags — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 02:21:22 +0000

In reply to Take a Hike. I do the exact same thing with the bandanna and boonie hat combo. Works great! :)

By: Take a Hike

Take a Hike — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:59:09 +0000

Great review! I’ve been wearing a boonie hat for years. The color is fading a bit from all the UV and sweat but it still protects the same. I often wear mine with a bandanna around my forehead to provide extra sweat absorption.

One very useful technique I use for keeping cool on a hot day. I call it the Backcountry Swamp Cooler. Wet the boonie hat and bandanna (optional) to ALMOST dripping wet before wearing it on your head. The evaporation of the water will draw energy (heat) away from your head and keep you cool. I find that it works surprisingly well.

I also wear it over my hooded rain jacket. Wear the hat over the hood to keep rain drops out of your face and eyes as you walk. The brim also keeps the rain from dripping into your jacket from the front.