rms said:Hi, I'm looking for a good hat for running/biking that will provide sun
protection for face & neck for 4-5hours outside, while not being floppy and
that can handle a breeze without flying off; machine washable but with some
stiffness to it.I use a baseball cap for shorter runs/rides and a 'Bridge over the river
Kwai' oversized cap with a flap of canvas in the back, which flaps around in
a breeze and rustles right near my ears: very annoying. I've seen ones
that have a stiff 'carapace' that extends out the back and covers the neck
instead of a flap, this is more along the lines of what I'm looking for.
Thanks for any tips!rms
Check out www.headsweats.com. These hats are made specifically for
runners and such. The hats are light and porous and ventilate well,
and have a terry Coolmax sweat band to keep the sweat out of your
eyes. Their 'fast split' model has the smaller bill. There certainly
may be better hats out there, but for me -- I'm a sweathog and have
been using these for the last several years and they do a good job.
They're functional.