One TFG reader shares, “ Just spent January in Africa and I packed a straw hat and baseball cap, it worked out ok, but my husband had the Tilley Endurables and it’s awesome. Not only can this hat shade you from the sun, but it can help in the rain too! The Tilley Endurables comes highly recommended as TFG reader’s top womens safari hats. Our readers give you their top recommendations of comfy (and stylish) headwear to choose from! Safari hats are a great all around option for a trip across the savannah or a hike through a national park. Make sure that when you buy a safari hat you really see yourself wearing it and looking at your best.Here at TFG we know that when you are out on vacation you want to look your best, but also have quality sun protection to keep yourself cool in the desert heat. Style is subjective, but it all comes down to how you picture yourself wearing something. My personal choice is leather because in most cases leather hats will last a lifetime (and grow character) with proper care. Which one you go for will depend on your personal preference, but make sure you choose a well-made safari hat that will last.
Most safari hats are made out of leather, rubber, cotton or man-made fabric. Why? Simply because you look the best when you feel most comfortable! And when on safari you can sometimes find yourself wearing a hat for the best part of a whole day, so it makes sense to ensure that any safari hat you buy is as comfortable as possible. They say that style and comfort must meet halfway, but if you must choose one over the other you should go for comfort. Buying a waterproof safari hat will make sure you’re protected from sun damage as well as from developing a bad odor. The other reason is that non-waterproof safari hats tend to be made out of cotton, which can start to smell a bit after a long day of usage. The obvious one is that if it rains whilst you’re on safari and you don’t have shelter your hat can protect you from the rain. WaterproofĪ waterproof safari hat is a good idea for a couple of reasons. So just how much sun-protection will the hat provide? You might want to consider buying a safari hat with a wide brim so it can cover both your face and your neck and protect you from sunburn. The primary reason for wearing a hat on a daily basis – not just on safari – is to provide protection from the sun while you’re out and about. Whilst there’s a time and a place for the traditional pith helmet (fancy dress party, perhaps?), there is much choice for great safari hats around today – the question is, ‘what should I look for in a safari hat?’ We believe there are several things that you need to consider when buying a good safari hat: Coverage (They were even worn indoors by some who believed sunlight could penetrate their roof!) Understanding of the sun’s powers has evolved since then, as has fashion, and safari hats have developed to be an essential piece of kit when spending time outdoors in sunny terrain, whether on a trip taking in the desert, jungle, savanna, or, of course, safari.Īnd these days safari hats are being worn not just for protection from the sun, but as a fashion statement too, acceptable as an accessory of choice when going outdoors in any situation given. In the early 1900s, many Europeans in Asia started to were these pith helmets – and variations on them – as sun hats to protect their heads from the tropical sun.
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