Hiking & Outdoor Hats

Explore hats for hiking and outdoor use with practical coverage, breathable materials, and comfortable fits for active days outside. Depending on availability, styles may include wide-brim sun hats, packable designs, water-friendly materials, and adjustable features. Find versatile headwear for trails, camping, travel, and everyday adventures.
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    Bailey 1922

    Dayton Raindura® Outback

    $150.00
    2 colors
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    Under Armour

    UA Women's Polar-Tec Forge 1/4 Zip Fleece

    $80.00 $40.00
    2 colors
  • Image of Airflo® Mash Up Outback product
    Tilley

    Airflo® Mash Up Outback

    $99.00
    1 color
  • Image of Ore Raindura® Fedora product
    Bailey 1922

    Ore Raindura® Fedora

    $138.00
    2 colors
  • Image of Utility Cords Jungle Hat product
    Kangol

    Utility Cords Jungle Hat

    $70.00
    7 colors
  • Image of Kilgore Raindura® Fedora product
    Bailey 1922

    Kilgore Raindura® Fedora

    $140.00
    2 colors
  • Image of Sperling LiteFelt® Fedora product
    new colors
    Bailey 1922

    Sperling LiteFelt® Fedora

    $185.00
    7 colors
  • Image of Hemp Outback Hat product
    Tilley

    Hemp Outback Hat

    $99.00 $74.25
    3 colors
  • Image of Jackman Travel Fedora product
    Bailey 1922

    Jackman Travel Fedora

    $160.00
    5 colors
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    Bailey Western

    Joe Eder Outback Hat

    $135.00
    3 colors
  • Image of Airflo® Medium Brim Outback product
    Tilley

    Airflo® Medium Brim Outback

    $99.00 $74.25
    7 colors
  • Image of Airflo® Lightweight Vented Wide Brim Outback product
    Tilley

    Airflo® Lightweight Vented Wide Brim Outback

    $99.00
    1 color

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiking & Outdoor Hats

What hat style is best for hiking?

Wide-brim outback hats offer the most sun and rain protection. Bucket hats are more packable and lightweight. Baseball caps are fine for shaded trails but leave your neck and ears exposed on open terrain.

What materials are best for outdoor hats?

Nylon and recycled nylon for water resistance and quick drying. Cotton duck for rugged durability. Hemp for sustainability and toughness. Straw for breathability in dry heat. The best material depends on your typical trail conditions.

Should hiking hats have chin straps?

For any hike with wind exposure, ridge walking, or scrambling yes. A chin strap keeps your hat on when conditions get unpredictable. For calm, shaded trail hikes, it's less critical but still nice to have as an option.

How packable should a hiking hat be?

Very, if you're backpacking the hat needs to stuff into a pack when you don't need it. LiteFelt and crushable materials are ideal. For day hikes, packability matters less since you'll likely wear it the whole time.

What's more important for hiking sun protection or rain protection?

Sun protection matters on every hike; rain is situational. A wide-brim hat with UPF-rated fabric covers both priorities. If you hike in frequently wet conditions, prioritize water-resistant materials like nylon or Raindura-treated straw.