The most stylish floppy-brim hat tested, friends and strangers alike consistently picked it over every competitor. Built from durable DWR-treated cotton, it goes from backcountry trails to coffee shop patios without missing a beat.
The Summer Packer is a durable, extremely comfortable choice that seems to look great on everyone who wears it. It is just as wearable on a multi-day wilderness trek as it is on a coffee shop patio in your hometown.
Men and women alike were happy to don the Summer Packer, and no other hat in our review inspired such universal praise for style.
The top-rated sun hat across all expert testing, UPF 50+, featherlight at 2.5 oz, and comfortable enough to forget you're wearing it. The neck cape and foldable brim make it the go-to for serious outdoor use.
A fedora-meets-straw-hat hybrid that scored 9/10 for style, the only performance sun hat you'd actually wear to a restaurant. Breathable, comfortable all day, and transitions seamlessly from trail to town.
The most breathable floppy hat tested, reviewers said it felt cooler with the hat ON than off. At $50, it's the best performance-per-dollar in the full-brim category with 479 REI reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
The iconic adventure hat with a lifetime guarantee and Indiana Jones swagger, buoyant, machine washable, and packs flat into a pocket. It's pricey for what you get performance-wise, but the brand cachet and lifetime warranty are real.