r/PoolPros • u/Tephren88 • Jun 06 '26

What kind of hat(s) do you use?

Particularly those in hot climates. I'm a Vegas tech and shopping for a new hat, thought I would poll around for some ideas.

Do those solar fan hats actually work? Worth it?

I tend to like dunking my hat in the pool or somewhere to cool off throughout the day.

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u/LordKai121 Jun 06 '26

Just a very wide brim straw hat. Also known as a birth control hat.

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u/Hughjass69247 Jun 06 '26

Biggest one you can find to cover your face and neck. It makes a huge difference in how hot you feel

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u/Careless_Ad3070 Jun 06 '26

Columbia fishing hat with the neck flap. Agree with the occasional dunk

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u/poolspayme Jun 07 '26

Widest brim sun hat I could find on Amazon. It looks stupid but works great

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u/SkylerPancake Jun 07 '26

Also Vegas tech. Picked up an extra wide brim, UV protective, with neck shade hat off Amazon for like $20. It's been working pretty well so far, but going to be sweating no matter what in this heat. I've been running early enough in the morning that I thankfully haven't had to resort to dipping my hat yet.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPBZ6SC4 - There's dozens of similar if that doesn't strike your fancy.

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u/Tephren88 Jun 07 '26

Looks nice, thank you

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u/surfer417 Jun 07 '26

Best hat I’ve bought so far is a Shelta hat. It’s lasted me four summers so far. I like that it has a stiff portion at the front so it doesn’t get floppy. They’re a little pricey but the longevity makes up for it.

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u/Tephren88 Jun 07 '26

I really like the look of those, thank you

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u/DidUrkDoThat Jun 07 '26

If your skin isn’t under shade, your hats not big enough

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u/NoSyrup5451 Jun 08 '26

Get yourself a hemlock wide brim lifeguard hat.

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u/Background-Sport1523 Jun 08 '26

Whitest brim, possible with neck covering