Big Hat

[chris]

Does anyone know where I might get a truly widebrimmed hat? Something like an actual sombrero from old western flicks. Something like a Seattle Sombrero is not gaudy or large enough. I was thinking of getting a big hat and covering it in Mylar for some western desert hiking in the early spring. Besides looking ridiculous, it might provide some nice shade and leave my hands free.

[Youngblood]

Chris,

You might want to consider an umbrella hat for your dessert hiking. I think it would give the best ventilation and most coverage of any hat.

Youngblood

[Don]

Have a look at something like Target or K-Mart (or similar). Last summer Target had straw hats with huge brims. Might not be in stock as they are seasonal items but worth a quick check ...and...they were cheap!

[Moose2001]

Hi Chris... if you really want to be stylin.. you need both the hat and a kilt!! I think Don is right, Target or Kmart would be a good place to find what you're looking for.

Here.. check this out

http://www.trailjournals.com/photos.cfm?id=5409

[chris]

Now that is a smooth hat! K-mart? Kavu makes a pretty nice Vietnamese/Chinese style hat that I was looking at, but it is made out of closed cell foam covered with fabric. I think it might be hot in the desert.

I'm not so sure that the kilt is for me, though. I just couldn't wear any underwear while wearing one and I think the desert sand might prove a wee bit irritating.

[Hammock Hanger]

I make a basic skirt out of lightweight polyester (like sport shorts) and a basic wrap. If anyone is interested let me know offline or on the WB email. Hammock Hanger

[Lugnut]

This sounds like the perfect use for the Urban Sombrero.

[chris]

Perhaps I could get some sort of sponsorship for the Urban Sombrero?