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Gear review – Boonie Hat 2.0

Paul Mags — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 05:20:50 +0000

I retired my beloved and well-worn boonie hat 6+ months ago. Here's a look at version 2.0 - wider, lighter, and only $13. Read More ...

Paul Mags — Fri, 26 May 2017 06:02:15 +0000

Key items of gear and clothing that have stood the test of time for me. My outdoor trips often take all or some of these items. Read More ...

Paul Mags — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 06:46:44 +0000

My well loved and used boonie hat. Read More ...

Paul Mags — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:13:02 +0000

A review of that staple of sun, light rain and snow protection AND sartorial splendor: The Boonie Hat .

The Dorky Sun Hat.

For most outdoors people who hike in high altitude and/or sunny areas (The Rockies, the desert and so on) some sort of hat is worn.

The hat can be a simple ball cap or visor and slathering on sun screen for the neck and face or worn French Foreign Legion style with a bandana.

Others buy a wide brimmed hat from OR or similar. Still others buy hats that really do indeed look like French Foreign Legion hats.

And for those who really want the creme de la creme, there is the admittedly well made Tilley Hat.

Being follicle challenged AND hiking out West, I absolutely need some sort of sun protection for not only my face but also my head.