I’ve been wearing my new hat for a week or so.
I’m sharing pictures of it in context with what I was wearing before.
Ok. That going out of business outfitter had one hat for sale when we dropped by looking for more buffs (they had gone from more than a hundred to only one buff on the floor under stuff).
It was $.25 so I grabbed it.
https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m80103487091/ is where it can be found online. It is under $15 when not on sale.
The third picture I have shows it from the side.
The hat is all polyester (hydrophobic) with mesh. The neck protection isn’t meaningful since I always wear a sun hoodie when I need protection.
It got my attention with the larger bill that provides more shade and face coverage. The other hat is “good enough” — which I know from experience — and is “standard” size.
The bottom line is my wife prefers it on me which skips all the other points. So I’ve a new item of gear.
I’ve shared all the other details for you to consider since we don’t share the same wife.
Afterword
I tried it out with a sun hoodie. After all, if it wouldn’t work with my sun hoodie the rest is moot.
It worked! Now just to use it on trail.
On the other hand. These socks looked good. Especially at $.50 a pair.
You can see that sock falling apart. Rocky ScentIQ Merino Wool Hiker Socks – Large 7-12 Mens, 7.5-13 Ladies.
The advantages are a great blend. 85% merino. No compression but great fit. Just enough nylon to wear better than 100%. Cushioned.
I was ready for them to be my new favorites. Or maybe my new sleep socks.
But they started to fall apart with mild use.
On the other hand these appear to be two generations old. The current ones look a bit different and I suspect not having the same problems.