No matter which direction your independent spirit takes you, the Sunday Afternoons Compass hat will point the way. Its Convertible Ventilation™ panels flip up to find the breeze when things heat up.

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Lightweight and comfy, the Buff Explore Booney hat offers 360° brim coverage, cinches securely under the chin on windy days, and keeps you cool on the hottest days with lateral vents.

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When the UV starts cooking your cranium, pull on the REI Co-op Flash bucket hat. It's an ultralight sun shade that cools your head with laser-cut vents and crushes to fit easily in a pack pocket.

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With a no-fuss, packable design that's perfect for your next vacation, the women's Columbia Global Adventure Packable Hat II boasts a wide brim and UPF 30 fabric for protection from harmful UV rays.

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Jungle not required. Cover your head on hikes and other outings with the Trekmates Jungle boonie hat. It's made with organically grown cotton and has a removable chin string.

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Effectively blocking 98% of the UVA and UVB rays you come in contact with, the Tilley LTM6 Airflo Broad Brim hat incorporates mesh into the crown for those extra-hot days.

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Whether you're laying out at the beach or poolside or adventuring through the mountains, the Hemlock Hat Co. Lifeguard hat has you covered with its broad brim that shades you from sun.

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At first glance, this could be any other sun hat. But the Outdoor Research Moab sun hat is anything but ordinary—it has a snap-up brim, UPF 50+ fabric and a wicking headband to keep you comfortable.

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With its lightweight, breathable fabric and a broad brim, the women's Outdoor Research Mojave sun hat is a great option if you're looking for added shade on the trails or in the backyard.

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Up in the mountains or down in the canyons, the Hemlock Hat Co. Nomad Lifeguard hat is the go-to style for shading yourself from the sun as you hike around.

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Worry about the sun on your head no more! The Outdoor Research Oasis sun hat provides plenty of cool shade and UPF 50+ SolarShield™ protection.

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In warmer climates, this Trekmates Ordos bucket-style hat helps keep your head cool with UPF 40 protection, built-in insect repellent and a handy little zippered stash pocket for your valuables.

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Built for hot days and dusty trails, the Patagonia Quandary Brimmer hat keeps the sun off and airflow moving with a wide, glare-reducing brim, quick-wicking sweatband and vented crown.

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With a color-blocked side and a solid side, the Fjallraven Reversible bucket hat gives you sunny-day options. Light and quick-drying, it can be stowed in your pocket for easy, on-the-go versatility.

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