The 8 Best Sun Hats to Wear All Summer Long

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Guys, it’s time we get serious. You may or may not have heard this before (and for your sake, we hope you have), but no matter how familiar this echo is, it can’t be overstated: When venturing outside this summer, you need to protect yourself from harsh UV rays.

While lathering on the lotion and seeking solace in the shade provides a commendable defense, a layer of added security can keep you from getting burned and decrease your risk of developing skin damage or skin cancer. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? That’s where sun hats come in. If there’s one type of cap that will shield you from a scorching blaze and give you that extra source of protection, this is it.

The best sun hats on the market have wide brims and are made of UPF-rated materials (and all of the hats on this list fit the bill), which protect the face, neck, and ears from sun damage. Most options are also moisture-wicking and water-resistant to help you on those extra-spicy days. By wearing a sun hat, you’ll not only add extra drip to your look (we’re talking about style here, not sweat), but you’ll stay safe, too—and who doesn’t want that? So please, wear a fucking sun hat this summer and check out the ones our editors recommend.

Horizon Breeze Brimmer Hat

If you’re looking for the top dog in sun protection, you’ve found it. The Horizon Breeze Brimmer Hat is an airy, full-brimmed hat with sweat-wicking fabric and UPF 40+ protection. (Woof.) It has the bona fide seal of approval from the Skin Cancer Foundation, making it a safe and stylish pick.

Pistil Briggs Sun Hat

Get ready to live out your best Indiana Jones fantasy in the Pistil Briggs. While it won’t protect you from snakes, this cap will save you from getting burned.

Quandary Brimmer Hat

Blistering rays, windy ridges, and rough waters are no match for the Patagonia Quandary Brimmer hat. Fashioned from water-repellent nylon, this cap shields you from even the harshest elements.

All Sport Wide-Brim Hat

Whatever you’ve got planned for the day—hiking, biking, kayaking (the world is your oyster, baby)—this Lululemon sun hat will keep you covered.

Pipeline Lifeguard Style Palm Straw Hat

If this hat doesn’t make you say, “Damn, son” when you look in the mirror, then it may be time for a new mirror. The Pipeline Lifeguard hat is made of handwoven Mexican palm straw and features a moisture-wicking padded sweatband for all-day comfort.

Ultra Adventure Hat

Hear that? It’s the call of the wild (or it could be your next-door neighbors, but let’s hope it's the wild). Sunday Afternoon’s Ultra Adventure hat is stain-resistant and moisture-wicking, and it lets you bring your own shade wherever your adventures lead.

Ltm6 Airflo Broad Brim Recycled Sun Hat

Tilley is known for crafting iconic heritage products that redefine outdoor life and style. Its Ltm6 Airflo sun hat has mesh ventilation; a durable, water-repellent finish; and UPF 50+ protection, making it the ideal outdoor option. In other words, Tilley works hard so you can rest easy.

Rogan Crushable Hemp Sun Hat

Crush it, wear it, pack it—the Rogan sun hat is ready to accompany you on all of your summer adventures. It’s virtually indestructible (just don’t try to throw it off a cliff or something) and will protect you from even the harshest UV rays.

Why You Should Trust Us

We’re not going to say something is great unless it’s actually great.

Every product in Esquire’s round-ups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams. When it comes to sun hats, you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting styles that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear.

We’ve had to go through a lot of trial and error, and these sun hats are the ones that are simply the best. Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don’t, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you’re looking for advice from folks who and care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to start.

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