Introduction

In the hot summer, an outdoor hat is essential. It can block the sun, protect against the wind, waterproof, and mosquitoes, and it can keep the human head cool and protective.

More importantly, outdoor hats are also a good-looking item. A great outdoor hat can definitely make you more handsome and beautiful, and it can also highlight your personality, but some people just can’t tell the difference.

What is a balaclava? What’s the difference between a boonie and a bucket hat? Today, I’ll discuss these outdoor hats, each with its own distinct names and functions.

1, The Visor Cap

A cap without a top is called a visor cap, and it is the coolest cap in summer.

Its material is generally made of plastic and canvas. Because it has the functions of sun protection and UV protection, and it is breathable and refreshing, simple and fashionable, easy to match with clothes, it is suitable for urban leisure, running, and cycling.

However, since the sun visor cap does not provide any protection for the human head, this type of hat is used in sports more than outdoors.

2, The Baseball Cap

The top and body of a baseball cap are round, and the brim is long. It is a type of hat that developed along with the sport of baseball.

It is precisely because of the long brim that baseball players can use it to block the sun during games, fans will wear it to support their teams, and many people will also choose to wear it to block the sun and avoid the heat. Over time, the baseball cap has become one of the more mainstream hats.

Baseball caps are suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and crossing where the sunlight is not strong and there is no strong wind. However, since they do not cover the back and sides of the head and have a fixed shape, they are not easy to fold and store. Therefore, not many people choose to wear this type of hat when hiking long distances or in the wild.

3, The Duck Bill Cap

In reality, many people confuse it with a baseball cap, but it is actually very easy to distinguish them.

The duckbill cap was originally a hat worn by hunters when hunting. Because its brim is flat like a duck’s bill, it is called a duckbill cap.

The difference between a peaked cap and a baseball cap lies in the length and shape of the brim. The peaked cap has a shorter brim, usually from two inches to four inches, and is mostly straight in shape, while the peaked cap has a shorter brim, usually from two inches to four inches, and is mostly straight in shape.

If you still can’t remember, think of the hat that Super Mario wears in the game, it’s exactly like that.

The first three types of hats have beautiful shapes, but their sun-shading, waterproof and windproof performance are average. Hats with wide brims are more suitable for outdoor use.

4, The Sun Hat

A sun hat usually has a wider brim and is used to block out the sun.

Its materials are mostly cloth, canvas, straw, polyester, PVC, etc. For example, the straw sun hat in the picture below.

For example, the fabric sun hat shown below.

Although this type of hat has better sun protection effect than the first three types of hats, it is not very waterproof or quick-drying, and is often used for outdoor vacations and leisure in summer.

5, The Bucket Hat

Bucket hat is a kind of hat with narrow brim but can be worn very deep.

The material is mostly heavy fabrics such as polyester 190t denim, canvas or Harris wool; the structure is usually wrapped with steel wire, and equipped with a foldable small cloth bag for storing the hat.

Because of its full brim structure and narrow brim, it not only completely blocks light but also has a beautiful shape, so it is very popular. Many celebrities have worn it.

This type of hat is suitable for wearing outdoors in the city and the countryside, but outdoors, the bennie hat is more popular and more handsome than the bucket hat.

6, The Boonie Hat

Speaking of boonies, many people may be confused because their appearance is similar to our common bucket hats.

Its structure is that there are air holes on the top of the hat for heat dissipation and ventilation. A circle of tissue belt is sewn at the brim of the hat for inserting branches, weeds, etc. to enhance concealment. There is a neck strap under the hat body for fixing and convenient carrying.

In recent years, due to its unique structure, it has become a “dark horse” in the field of military caps, and in the field, it has a tendency to replace traditional combat caps.

It can be used outdoors, and its wide round edges can provide shade in the desert; in the rainforest, it can block rain and even prevent flying insects from falling into the collar; when not needed, the round edges on both sides can be rolled up using the hat rope, giving it a cowboy style and is deeply loved by outdoor enthusiasts.

Among military caps, there is another type of cap used outdoors by the military called a field cap.

7, The Field Cap

Field caps were first used in military outdoor combat. Most of them are round and flat-topped. They are roughly divided into three categories: caps with brims, caps without brims, and caps with brims and retractable earmuffs.

The picture above shows a field cap with a brim, and there is also a field cap without a brim.

The picture below shows a field cap with a foldable flap to protect the neck and face in bad weather, and the cap body is relatively high.

This type of hat is very waterproof and quick-drying, and has a high waterproof index, especially the brimmed hat with a shield, which is very suitable for outdoor use.

When the sun is shining brightly in the summer, you can put down the foldable earmuffs to prevent sunburn on your head and neck; when it is hot but there is no sun, you can roll up the foldable part to keep yourself cool.

But if you are outdoors and want to block the sun and prevent mosquitoes, you need a mosquito-proof hat.

8, The Mosquito-proof Hat

A mosquito-proof hat is a special hat that prevents mosquito bites.

The top and back half are made of canvas, and the front is made of chemical fiber mesh fabric. This design prevents mosquito bites and does not affect vision and hearing.

When in use, the mosquito net is lowered to prevent mosquitoes from biting the head, face, and neck; when not in use, the mosquito net is rolled up and fixed to the brim of the hat with a button ring.

It is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, camping, etc. in jungles and areas with overgrown water plants.

But if you want to use it outdoors and in the city, and want a hat that can cover and protect your head, neck, and face, then the Lafa hat is the best choice.

9, The balaclava

Yes, it is the hat worn by the Flying Tigers or robbers in the movie, it is a balaclava.

It originated in Balaklava, Crimea, and got its name from that area. Because of the cold climate in that area, local residents all wore hats to protect their necks and faces. Later, the British army improved it and it became the Lafa hat we see today.

Nowadays, the meaning of the balaclava has been further extended. People call the head covering the face, leaving only the eyes and nose exposed, a balaclava.

When worn, it can be worn under a helmet, hood or hat. The quick-drying fabric of the Lafa hat has an ultraviolet protection index of UPF50+, which can provide ideal protection for the face when outdoors in the sun.

Moreover, the lafa hat can be worn in many ways, and there are ventilation holes on the nose and head to keep breathing and perspiration smooth.

Knowing so many kinds of outdoor hats, how do you choose one that suits you?

This actually depends on your face shape and body shape. Wearing a hat correctly can not only cover up physical defects, but also highlight your personality and make you look amazing.