[pct-l] hats and rain

[haakon@oz.net (Haakon Sorensen)]

  I'm looking for opinions / experience regarding hats on the trail.  In 
planning to purchase a hat, I find myself debating between a hat for sun / 
shade, and a waterproof rain hat.  It seems like the latter might be rather 
warm in Cali.  Would it make sense to have a hat for shade in the southern 
part of the trail, and trade for a rain hat when approaching WA?
  I am currently planning on taking a rain coat with no hood, and tend to lean 
away from the umbrella solution.  Thanks for the thoughts,

hawk