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.
It crosses a classic, breathable straw hat with a more fashionable fedora-style hat.
While most of the hats in our review are more function-forward, the Sunday Afternoons Islander Hat offers a more stylish approach to fend off the rays.
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 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.
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.