Hat reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 126 Reddit reviews across 19 subreddits and 26 posts to rank the best Hat brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CowboyHats, r/fashionwomens35, r/malefashionadvice, r/Ultralight, r/Spliddit. Top-rated brands include Stetson (4.3/5), Akubra (4.7/5), Petzl (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews126
Subreddits19
Posts26
Brands78
Products70
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#1
Stetson
4.3
(12)
"You can never go wrong with a 6X Stetson skyline."
"No one's gonna be sad about a skyline."
"I would really advise you consider a Stetson Open Road."
"I wear a Stetson. I think it’s a 5x maybe a 7x? I treat it like a quality tool."
"You can never go wrong with picking either a Stetson or Resistol."
"10 X is very different depending on what company you go with."
"A Stetson skyline is a great option and comes in a bunch of colors."
"Stetson Woodrow would be a great one."
"The Stetson Carson, Drifter, and Maybe the Seneca or Range."
"The Stetson Carson, Drifter, and Maybe the Seneca or Range."
#2
Akubra
4.7
(7)
"Check out Akubra. They're made for "the elements"."
"You need an Akubra. They have lots of styles."
"Go get you an Akubra riverine or territory if you want max coverage."
"I would strongly suggest looking at Akubra."
"The Rough Rider is my favorite but they have a few different options with different brim sizes."
"Akubra is rabbit, but whatever they do to weatherproof their hats is a proven method."
"Failing that, get yourself an old beaver felt or an Akubra for something suited to cold and wet conditions."
#3
Petzl
4.6
(5)
"Petzl Vertex Vent! Nuff said."
"[Petzl vertex vent](https://marketplace.safetyculture.com/us/product/petzl-vertex-vent-helmet-black?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAp_s_9ReBMKHafh2JbxBC8KjiOPbJ&gclid=CjwKCAiA65m7BhAwEiwAAgu4JJMUTWGm8_306UKRlyszh7E70LUkWT6dkC6rbS5svUgiF973GwIjwBoCB0kQAvD_BwE)"
"I have a Petzl vertex it’s great"
"I’ve personally only used the vertex vent but the people who have the Kasks swear by them."
"Most people prefer Petzl over Kask. They're both good helmets though - so worth trying the Kask if you're not happy with your Petzl."
#4
Solbari
5.0
(4)
"I love Solbari too!"
"My favorite is the solbari resort hat. It’s a linen/cotton blend and I feel like a rich person in a New England beach town when I wear it."
"I love it. I justify the price by wearing it everywhere (so I’m extra protected ☺️) win-win!"
"It’s comfortable, reversible, washable, and provides a good amount of coverage!"
#5
Kask
4.5
(4)
"Kask."
"I’ve used a Kask for years and it’s been great."
"I personally hate the way petzl hats fit. But I love my kask."
"Kask for general stage hand gigs."
#6
Rodeo King
4.5
(4)
"Rodeo King 10x has to be one of the best values out there."
"Rodeo king!"
"I've got a 10x Rodeo King that I've have good luck with."
"Rodeo King 10X or 15X, open crown, from Cavenders."
#7
Melin
4.5
(4)
"I LOVE my Melin hats. I have the opposite problem and have a big head but they sell small, regular, and XL sizes of all of their hats."
"I’d recommend checking out Melin. Pretty much their entire lineup of snapbacks come in an XL version and will comfortably fit heads that are bigger than mine."
"A little expensive but worth it."
"I wear Melin. They are expensive but fit well."
#8
Sunday Afternoons
4.0
(4)
"I have the Sunday Afternoon one and really like it, but I still have to bring a quick drying cloth to wipe my sweat."
"I can vouch on Sunday Afternoon, brought their model with a comically large brim with me on the AZT and it did the trick."
"Sunday Afternoons!"
"Try the Sunday Afternoons guide hat."
#9
47 Brand
4.3
(3)
"I swear by the 47 Brand XL dad caps. Have an ND hat in that and it fits great."
"I actually just bought a 47 brand "Clean Up" hat and it was too big for me. I noticed they sell the "Franchise" in small sizes, so I'm going to return the one I got and order a small one of those."
"47 brand “Clean Up” hats are perfect for me, they’re adjustable and low profile."
#10
Ciele
4.0
(3)
"Ciele BNDCKhat, the upper fabric very thin, so not quite durable but very breathable."
"Ciele hats are geared towards runners and thus expensive, but I also have a small head and find their ALZcaps to fit me quite well."
"I love everything about my ciele caps except that the company insists on yelling their name as loud as possible on them."
#11
Cutter
5.0
(2)
"Cutter hat is my fav."
"Cutter hat is the best hat imo."
#12
San Diego Hat Company
5.0
(2)
"I have had a San Diego Hat Company hat for years and it still looks great."
"I have 3 I’ve gotten over the years as gifts and while they’re way more than I’d usually spend on myself they are one of the few hats I enjoy wearing!"
#13
Boco
5.0
(2)
"Boco run hat had been great. Wore it for 55 miles last Saturday and for a 70 miler in June."
"Love my boco technical trucker hat."
#14
Coal
4.5
(2)
"Oh oh oh I got this! I got an awesome recommendation for a soft lightweight cap with no top button thing."
"Coal Provo cap. Not mesh like the Topo but it comes in like 20 colors and definitely breathable & lightweight."
#15
Outdoor Research
4.5
(2)
"I have an outdoor research ski touring hat that i wear like every day. it’s perfect."
"Outdoor Research Swift cap. Comfy and lots of colors."
#16
Shelta
4.0
(2)
"Check out Shelta hats… a bit more than $20 but nice hats"
"Shelta Hat. I wear one for hiking & kayaking."
#17
Rnnr
4.0
(2)
"Rnnr hats has a sweatband on them. I’ve used them in Texas in the summer."
"How about a bucket hat from Rnnr? You can use PARTYPACE as a coupon code on the site Rnnr.com"
#18
Rothco
4.0
(2)
"Rothco makes a decent cap."
"The best quality security ball cap I've ever used was a Rothco. I've had my current one for close to 7 years."
#19
Salomon
5.0
(1)
"I wear Salomon S/LAB Speed Bob. Top tier hat."
#20
MontBell
5.0
(1)
"MontBell Rain Umbrero is the coolest possible hat. Only the guyline cord "harness" the head. The harness has four points which make it highly wind resistant. 1.8 oz."
#21
Simply Southern
5.0
(1)
"Simply Southern Proud Local Hawaiian Hula Pattern Straw Hat Multicolor. It has a chin strap and a wide brim, fantastic for working outside in the garden, keeping the sun off of you for a walk, or at the lake or beach."
#22
Peter Grimm
5.0
(1)
"Coralia by Peter Grimm is my favorite sunhat!"
#23
Sea Folly
5.0
(1)
"This one by Sea Folly is my favorite for fashion. It’s collapsible and retains it shape."
#24
Eric Javits
5.0
(1)
"I love Eric Javits. I have the Champ and Suncrest and drool over many of the others. They’re wonderful."
#25
Wayfair
5.0
(1)
"Yep got their way fair bucket hat in khaki in size small and it fits perfectly like a glove every other bucket hat I’ve gotten had me look the the officer lady from scary movie 3."
#26
Wild Rose Boho
5.0
(1)
"This site seems random but has really nice shaped, chic straw hats. I have bought one for a photoshoot, and they're perfect."
#27
Coolibar
5.0
(1)
"Well worth the price. Super wide brim, foldable, and has a wide brim for shaping."
#28
Ebbets Field Flannels
5.0
(1)
"This is my new favorite ND Hat"
#29
Janji Trailbreaker Hat
5.0
(1)
"I run in this Janji and they've got a variety of colors."
#30
North Face
5.0
(1)
"North Face camp hat is my go to hat for touring."
#31
Nutria
5.0
(1)
"Nutria or Beaver will be your best bets if you want to invest in a hat."
#32
Beaver
5.0
(1)
"Spend the money and get the highest possible beaver content that you can afford."
#33
Ridgeback Hats
5.0
(1)
"I buy all mine from Ridgeback Hats."
#34
JoJo Maman Bébé
5.0
(1)
"The only one that ever stayed put on my daughters head when she was a newborn"
#35
Stratton Hats
5.0
(1)
"For $600 you can get a pure beaver hat from Stratton Hats."
#36
Sprints
5.0
(1)
"Any of your lighter/brighter colors from sprints are exactly what you’re looking for."
#37
Territory Run Co.
5.0
(1)
"These are some of the best hats, own several and love them!"
#38
Sheltahats
5.0
(1)
"I’ve landed on Sheltahats for my ideal boonie."
#39
Boca
5.0
(1)
"It shows no sweat or salt marks. Plus it's machine washable!"
#40
Nevada
5.0
(1)
"Best hat is the Nevada hat."
#41
Civil War
5.0
(1)
"Civil war hat is the best one."
#42
Legendary Bison
5.0
(1)
"Legendary Bison Hat is pretty bad ass too."
#43
Snake Bulldogger
5.0
(1)
"Snake Bulldogger hat is epic."
#44
Mining
5.0
(1)
"No one mining hat, it has a freaking light on it very helpful."
#45
Puma X Pleasures
5.0
(1)
"Puma X Pleasures bucket hat. Trust me."
#46
Arcteryx
5.0
(1)
"Great lightweight, breathable bucket hat that is easily packable."
#47
5.11 Tactical
5.0
(1)
"5.11 Tactical makes these pretty comfortable ball caps for $18 each. I have 2 and love them."
#48
Westrends
5.0
(1)
"Go see my guy Larry at Westrends. He is set up at Horseshoe Park over the winter and spends summers in Montana. He will be uniquely qualified to set you up with a good felt hat!"
#49
Everlane
4.0
(1)
"Everlane has a hat (when I bought it, it was labeled unisex, but now it's labeled as for women). It is a good hat that is incredibly shallow and could be worth checking out."
#50
Binky Bros
4.0
(1)
"Binky bros makes some pretty cool hats"
#51
Patagonia
4.0
(1)
"Patagonia lo-pro"
#52
Mission
4.0
(1)
"Check out Mission hats. They have cooling material built in. We like them."
#53
Tula
4.0
(1)
"My tula garden lattice straw hat is going strong after multiple summers so far"
#54
Nike
4.0
(1)
"Nike dad hats are adjustable but come in multiple sizes for different sized heads. I'm the opposite and have a big head, so their L/XL hats are a godsend."
#55
DPC
4.0
(1)
"I use a DPC breezer hat with the security cord cinched under my chin."
#56
Noah
4.0
(1)
"Noah makes a nice 6 panel that fits my small head and bonus Made in USA"
#57
New Era
4.0
(1)
"New Era 39THIRTY cap which stretches nicely to fit your dome."
#58
The North Face
4.0
(1)
"I combine the north face hat linked below with a sweat band , cotton, just picked up a pack of them from Amazon I did."
#59
Wallaroo
4.0
(1)
"Wallaroo if your head is smaller. Coolibar."
#60
Kooringal
4.0
(1)
"Australia brand ship to US & Canada."
#61
Kmart
4.0
(1)
"It’s great"
#62
Stetson 6x Skyline
4.0
(1)
"Stetson 6x skyline is a good start."
#63
Jones Shasta Split Recycled Tech Cap
4.0
(1)
"I've seen similar from Jones and Trew."
#64
Trew Peaking Cap Tech Edition
4.0
(1)
"I've seen similar from Jones and Trew."
#65
Patagonia Duckbill Trucker Hat
4.0
(1)
"One more from Patagonia."
#66
Immersion Research Bubble Head Hat
4.0
(1)
"Immersion research bubble head hat."
#67
Greeley’s
4.0
(1)
"Don’t come to Texas for a hat, Greeley’s, Stratton’s are good places to order from."
#68
Serratelli
4.0
(1)
"You're probably looking at something like a Serratelli or Rodeo King for a new off the shelf hat."
#69
American Hat Company
4.0
(1)
"American Hat Company."
#70
Resistol
4.0
(1)
"Resistol is pretty good."
#71
Klein
4.0
(1)
"Klein makes a good one with a headlamp attachment included"
#72
Buff
4.0
(1)
"Have you looked at the Buff packable caps? They have some that are dry wicking."
#73
RAINS
4.0
(1)
"My wife has a RAINS bucket. She likes it, and it's waterproof."
#74
Janji
4.0
(1)
"I really like my Janji Trailbreaker hat. I’ve never really noticed whether or not it shows sweat."
#75
Skida
4.0
(1)
"I wear the skida running cap, there's a few color options and it's pretty breathable."
#76
Vast Athletics
4.0
(1)
"Vast athletics makes a nice hat."
#77
Stalker
4.0
(1)
"I really like the stalker hat."
#78
Rodeo
4.0
(1)
"Right now I’m digging the rodeo hat."
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