ONCE summer rolls around you can be prepared by nabbing one of the best men's sun hats for fishing, hiking, lounging on the beach or just popping to the shops.
There are a few different types of men's sun hats that have different functions. For example, is it waterproof? Does it have a wide rim that shades your face? Some even stretch down and cover the neck which is particularly good for super outdoorsy activities.
Best men's sun hats at a glance:
- Best for festivals - byou Bucket Hat
- Best for exploring - Cooltto Wide Brim Sun Hat
- Most fashionable - Gant Bucket Hat
- Best for fishing - North Face Horizon Breeze Brimmer Hat
- Best for covering up - GG ST
byou Bucket Hat
- byou Bucket Hat, £9.99 from Amazon - buy here
Ah, the famous bucket hat - this roundup wouldn't be complete without one.
Now mostly spied at festivals, the bucket hat was actually first worn around 1900 by Irish farmers and fishermen to protect them from the rain.
This one maybe isn't one to wear in harsher weather, but it will do the job when shading your head from the sun. And, because it's less than a tenner, it's a perfect festival buy.
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Sizes: One size, Waterproof?: No, Material: Cotton and polyester
Cooltto Wide Brim Sun Hat
- Cooltto Wide Brim Sun Hat, £16.99 from Amazon - buy here
This wide-brim sun hat is a must for outdoorsy fiends who don't fancy spending a fortune but do want something robust and long-lasting.
It comes in four colours and fastens under the chin with a toggle mechanism to keep it in place even in fierce winds and if you don't want to carry it, you can just let it hang around your neck. Easy.
Sizes: One size, Waterproof?: Water repellent, Material: Nylon
Warm Felt Hat
- Warm Felt Hat, £19.99 from Decathlon - buy here
If you just can't wait until summer, then this warm-felt hat is the one for you.
The sun still shines even when the weather's cold and the 100 per cent wool composition of this fedora-like sun hat keeps your head toasty while still protecting your eyes and face from the sun.
And despite wool not being known as being the most water-friendly material, because the wool is boiled, it's water repellent, which is ideal for unpredictable British weather.
Sizes: 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, Waterproof?: Water repellent, Material: Wool
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John Lewis Cotton Safari Hat
- John Lewis Cotton Safari Hat, £25 from John Lewis - buy here
If you're all about versatility, then let us present to you this cotton safari hat from John Lewis.
It comes in two colours - charcoal and stone - and the long strap allows for the shape of this hat to be adjusted and styled as a regular sun hat, fedora or cowboy hat if you fancy it.
And we would like to say that this doesn't need to be exclusively worn on safari (although if you are lucky enough to be heading on one, it's worth checking this hat out).
Sizes: S-M and L-XL, Waterproof?: No, Material: Cotton
North Face Horizon Breeze Brimmer Hat
- The North Face Horizon Breeze Brimmer Hat, £35.45 from Surfdome - buy here
It's no surprise that The North Face has a sun hat that is actually a pretty nice shape and does the job very well giving you top notch sun protection.
It has a breathable mesh lining and a TurboDry sweatband which absorbs the inevitable perspiration from around the forehead.
It's UPF40+ protection and if you're a fan of a logo then this has a good but subtle one in the form of The North Face on the front.
Sizes: Small/Medium, Large/Extra Large, Waterproof?: No, Material: Recycled nylon
Gant Bucket Hat
- Gant Bucket Hat, £45 from Gant - buy here
Another bucket hat option, this one from Gant is less festival and more fashion.
It comes in five wearable colours and looks particularly good paired with a beachy outfit.
Sizes: S-M, L-XL, Waterproof?: No, Material: Cotton
gg st Sun Hat
- gg st Sun Hat, £13.99 from Amazon - buy here
This sun hat means business. It has UPF 50+ protection which means you're covered (literally) when it comes to sun protection.
It has a mesh neck covering which keeps you from getting too hot while still blocking the sun from the usually exposed area.
The peak is long, which keeps the face shaded and it comes in four colours.
Perfect for outdoor activities like fishing and hiking, it's also reasonably priced at less than £15.
Sizes: One size, Waterproof?: No, Material: Polyester
M&S Collection Ambassador Hat with Stormwear
- M&S Collection Ambassador Hat with Stormwear, £20 from M&S - buy here
Whatever the weather, this hat has you covered. Featuring a wide brim to protect your face from the sun and UPF 50+ to block UV rays it also harnesses water resistant Stormwear which means you're covered come rain or shine even if you forget the brolly or rain mac at home.
It has a comfortable lining and antibacterial technology to keep sweaty odours at bay plus it only costs £20.
We're sold.
Sizes: S-M, L-XL, Waterproof?: Water repellent, Material: Cotton
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