Five Plus One is our weekly series of buyer’s guides. We pick a specific category and dig up five great options along with one that’s a little outside the norm.
When the sun is beating down there is no better way to protect your face and neck from the rays than with a Bucket Hat. They offer great shade while remaining breathable, and are versatile enough to wear with a wide range of outfits. They come in a wide range of prices, so we’ve done our best to cover a little bit of everything in this edition of Five Plus One.
1) Uniqlo: Linen Blend Bucket Hat
If you need a new hat for the warmer weather but don’t want to break the bank then Uniqlo‘s Linen Blend Bucket Hat is an excellent option. While the brim might be a little narrow for some, this hat definitely offers 99% of the functionality of any hat on this list and at a very palatable price point. Made from a 73%/19%/8% cotton/linen/nylon blend fabric, this lightweight hat offers breathability and features an internal tie to articulate the fit.
Available for $30 from Uniqlo.
2) Cableami: Reversible Bucket Hat
I totally understand people’s aversions to spending a ton of money on garments as simple as a bucket hat, and I’m right there with you. That said, Cableami effectively offers two hats for the price of one with their Reversible Bucket Hat. Made in Japan from 100% cotton, this hat features a stitched brim and comes in multiple sizes and colorways.
Available for $115 from Brooklyn Tailors.
3) Blluemade: Bucket Hat in Navy Belgian Linen
For ultimate heat management, consider upgrading to pure linen with this Blluemade Bucket Hat. Made in New York from 100% Belgian linen, this hat has had high attention to detail paid to it at every step in its design and construction. Available in two sizes, this hat’s classic style and colorway make it a breeze to fit into nearly any wardrobe and onto any head.
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Available for $99 from Franklin and Poe.
4) Katin: Boonie Bucket Hat
Katin‘s Boonie Bucket Hat is another inexpensive option! It’s made from a 100% cotton fabric, and features mesh-lined eyelets to improve breathability and overall comfort. Not only is this hat available in multiple sizes, but the presence of a drawstring further ensures a snug fit.
Available for $45 from Stag Provisions.
5) South2 West8: Crusher Hat
South2 West8‘s Crusher Hat is a beautiful and functional interpretation of the bucket hat, whether you’re into fly fishing or not. Made in Japan from a water-resistant 60%/40% cotton/nylon blend, this hat has the added benefit of being both lighter in weight than a pure cotton hat and more easy to ball up for packing.
Available for $143 from Blue in Green.
Plus One – Corridor: Hand Crochet Bucket hat
For some hand-made flair and unrivaled unique style, look no further than Corridor‘s Hand Crochet Bucket Hat. It’s made in India from of 100% hand-woven cotton and is available in two multi-colored colorways. The use of crochet makes this hat inherently more breathable than many others, and it adds a certain rigidity to the rim if that’s your thing.
Whether you are a collector of fine hats or looking to buy your first (and last) bucket hat, this is an excellent option that colors outside of the lines a bit.
Available for $145 from Corridor.
