[pct-l] Headcover Question

[eyakel at earthlink.net (Eric Yakel)]

I have been using a PFG hat from Campmor with side flaps that cover the ears
and and a "sheik like" thing that covers the neck.  It has a long brim that
helps
with the nose.  It has 30 UPF built in.  I am a pasty white boy and this hat
is a
must for me.  Look it up on www.campmor.com    E.Y.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Hiker97@aol.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Cc: <carolwbruno@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 1:26 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Headcover Question


> Protecting your head is important on a hike.  The sun's radiation can do a
> number on you, plus dehydrate you.  I was wondering what everyone thought
about
> this.  What have you found to be great head gear?
>
> I am seriously thinking of going to the SunDay Afternoons Sport Hat
(REI.com
> #708-145 ~ 2-3 ounces).  It is very comfortable and the hat brim is of
> excellent design.  The best I have seen and the hat material is 50 UPF.
>
> The only modification I am going to make (you knew I would) is take my 30
UPF
> neck drape off my old hiking hat and put it on this new hat.  It should be
an
> awesome combination for the trail.  I also use a solar umbrella, which
cuts
> down tremendously on my dehydration/radiation exposure (I do not normally
use
> the umbrella for winter season hiking).  Note that SunDay makes a similar
hat
> (REI.com #651-611) that would be excellent to use if you did not use a
solar
> umbrella.  It is so big that I cannot figure out how to keep it from
hitting my
> handsfree umbrella pole holder on my pack shoulder strap.
>
> Thanks, Switchback
>
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