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How do you choose your hiking hat?
Depending on where you hike, the season and the weather, how do you choose between a hiking cap, hat, beanie or neck warmer?
There are many head coverings available to protect you from the sun, but also from external elements such as cold, wind, sand, mosquitoes. Depending on where you hike, the season and the weather, we can help you choose the right head protection.
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1/ How to find the hat to meet your needs?
An accessory to cover your head in winter as well as in summer is an essential for a good hike. Whether in the mountains or on rural paths, the head is one of the parts of the body most exposed to the sun and temperature changes. It’s therefore important to cover it well to protect yourself from the risk of sunstroke in summer and to keep warm in winter. It is strongly recommended that you also wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.
In summer, it is better to choose a hat or cap. For bivouacking, neck warmers can also be used to protect you during the cool evenings and nights. In the case of strong exposure to the sun, choose a cap with some neck protection. Do not hesitate to apply sun cream at the same time.
In spring or autumn, and in winter, in addition to some sun protection, it is your hat and neck warmer that will give you the protection from the cold that you need.
2/ Features of each hat
a) Using a tube scarf
The tube scarf offers different uses and can be worn in 10 different ways.
b) Choosing your trekking hat
Whether you're hiking in the rain or get caught by a shower, a waterproof hat can be a useful ally in keeping your head dry.
Waterproof hat for hiking in the rain
Whether you're hiking in the rain or get caught by a shower, a waterproof hat can be a useful ally in keeping your head dry.
Women's anti-UV trekking hat
This hat is designed to offer the best protection against the sun with its wide brim and anti-UV fabric.
A hiking hat to protect you from mosquitoes
If you plan to go trekking in a tropical environment or in an area with lots of mosquitoes, it is important to have good protection. And this is what you get with our mosquito hat and the mosquito net in the edges which can be unfolded when needed.
c) Choosing your cap
Breathable trekking cap
Breathable caps are particularly practical in hot weather. When pushing yourself to the limit, the ventilation on this type of cap reduces the effect of the heat by letting the air flow and reducing sweating.
Anti-UV cap with neck protection
This cap offers the best sun protection, thanks to the anti-UV fabric and removable neck protector.
D) Which hat for the desert?
cap and desert scarf against the sun
The cap and desert scarf protect your head and back of the neck from UV rays. They are also good at protecting you from wind and sand. Both have the advantage of being multi-purpose. The desert scarf can be worn in many ways. The cap has a section to protect the face, if necessary.
Find out about the 3 ways to tie your desert scarf
Additional advice: Remember to protect your eyes
Category 3 sunglasses , or even category 4 if you're hiking on firm snow, will be an essential piece of additional equipment.
If you fail to do so, you run the risk of developing a number of eye conditions linked to over-exposure. The most common affliction is photokeratitis which, although temporary, is very painful.
