I was out hiking a couple years ago when I suddenly realised that I had become the guy with shades and a backwards cap. It’s practical: I want to prevent a sunburn in my neck (the backwards cap) and also not have the sun in my eyes (shades). I spent some time coming to terms with it, but now that’s how I’m regularly equipped in harsh sun in the mountains. It’s simply the optimal solution to sun protection while hiking (I’ve tried wide-brimmed hats, but they get caught in the wind too easily in my experience).
When i do it, the cap’s to keep my hair in check and the sunglasses are superior to the brim, which i don’t like how it also obstructs the top of my vision.
I was out hiking a couple years ago when I suddenly realised that I had become the guy with shades and a backwards cap. It’s practical: I want to prevent a sunburn in my neck (the backwards cap) and also not have the sun in my eyes (shades). I spent some time coming to terms with it, but now that’s how I’m regularly equipped in harsh sun in the mountains. It’s simply the optimal solution to sun protection while hiking (I’ve tried wide-brimmed hats, but they get caught in the wind too easily in my experience).
You could go for something like this, just without the face flap bit. They look kinda goofy but work pretty well
These are also pretty good at shielding you from biting insects and fascist police state spy cameras.
My solution is much more simple. I just never go outside.
Pfft. Turtleneck. Or more realistically, one of them “buff” things. Basically turns whatever you’re wearing into a turtleneck.
Hats are hot and stuffy, I’ve found. I carry an umbrella as a parasol unless I’m biking or need both hands. Then it’s the Buff.
Also, a backwards hat to protect from the sun realistically offers dubious protection unless you are always walking directly away from the sun.
I use a buff to keep warm in winter, couldn’t imagine wearing one in summer!
I typically flip it depending on sun direction. I’ve found the neck to be most critical though, I don’t seem to burn as easily on the sides/front.
My goto in a tatch straw hat and a wide-brimmed bucket hat with an elastic tightener and chin strap.
When i do it, the cap’s to keep my hair in check and the sunglasses are superior to the brim, which i don’t like how it also obstructs the top of my vision.
Nowadays though i just use a hair tie