You can’t go wrong with a Tilley hat. I have had mine for ten years, and it has been to Africa five times. I also wear it as a beach hat. You need a hat with a chin strap. Tilley Airflow is what you need. The strap is convertible. I only used the strap when the safari vehicles were rapidly chasing animal sightings. They can make those vehicles fly! My Tilley also came in handy at Victoria Falls. Can’t recommend it more. Pricey but a lifetime guarantee. Worth every penny.
They make several models. The Airflow allows ventilation, but has good coverage, a wide brim for shade and a built in set of straps which hide inside when you don’t need them. Don’t get the bucket hat-poor coverage. If you have an REI nearby they usually carry them.
After many trips to Africa, we finally caved and got Tilley hats last year. We got ours at REI. Beware they come in different sizes. You are talking around $100 each.
Got mine at Costco for under $20. Nice khaki broad brim bucket hat. Have a Tilley but felt it was too structured for Safari. I wanted something I could cram in my backpack if need be.
My husband got the Orvis Tech hat at Costco. Not sure what it costs in the store right now, but online it's $12 on sale.
My favorite travel hat is the Wallaroo Sydney sun hat that's packable. You just roll it up. Only thing I don't like is their hats don't seem to have wind straps.
I purchased mine on Groupon and then people asked where I purchased it. Foldable and packable and comes in various colors. Amazon has them too. Cheap as can be.
I have so many hats its not even funny but the one I always go to is sold on Amazon, yup. I have it in 3 colors.. It is functional, SPF 50+ has a wide brim, it doesn't flop in the wind and has an air vent, it travels well. And it is under $20. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SGG7WXC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1
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You can’t go wrong with a Tilley hat. I have had mine for ten years, and it has been to Africa five times. I also wear it as a beach hat. You need a hat with a chin strap. Tilley Airflow is what you need. The strap is convertible. I only used the strap when the safari vehicles were rapidly chasing animal sightings. They can make those vehicles fly! My Tilley also came in handy at Victoria Falls. Can’t recommend it more. Pricey but a lifetime guarantee. Worth every penny.
I wore a Tilley hat. It has a large brim to shade your face and a strap. You will need a strap to keep it on during the drives
They make several models. The Airflow allows ventilation, but has good coverage, a wide brim for shade and a built in set of straps which hide inside when you don’t need them. Don’t get the bucket hat-poor coverage. If you have an REI nearby they usually carry them.
Thank you all so much for the Tilley recommendation. I live near Portland, OR so REI is quite handy.
After many trips to Africa, we finally caved and got Tilley hats last year. We got ours at REI. Beware they come in different sizes. You are talking around $100 each.
I love this and have 2 colors. Also available at REI. It's foldable and has slots for sunglasses.
https://www.amazon.com/Sunday-Afternoons-Ultra-Adventure-Hat/dp/B09H7MN9BJ/ref=asc_df_B0BRKNNDCV?mcid=2f08f88143fd33078f25014d3b3d7915&hvocijid=2489113202219679913-B0BRKNNDCV-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2489113202219679913&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031110&hvtargid=pla-2281435178098&th=1&psc=1
Got mine at Costco for under $20. Nice khaki broad brim bucket hat. Have a Tilley but felt it was too structured for Safari. I wanted something I could cram in my backpack if need be.
My husband got the Orvis Tech hat at Costco. Not sure what it costs in the store right now, but online it's $12 on sale.
My favorite travel hat is the Wallaroo Sydney sun hat that's packable. You just roll it up. Only thing I don't like is their hats don't seem to have wind straps.
Yes, got the Costco one and a similar one to yours Wan 😂😂
I purchased mine on Groupon and then people asked where I purchased it. Foldable and packable and comes in various colors. Amazon has them too. Cheap as can be.
I have so many hats its not even funny
but the one I always go to is sold on Amazon, yup. I have it in 3 colors.. It is functional, SPF 50+ has a wide brim, it doesn't flop in the wind and has an air vent, it travels well. And it is under $20.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SGG7WXC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1