Safari hats have three very important
functions to perform so if you are looking to get one make sure that it does the
three things below very well.
These facts were compiled from the online travel journal recommendations of previous African travellers at
African Safari Journals
and my own personal wildlife experiences.
Safari Hats Functions
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#1: Provide complete coverage from the sun.
It should provide all round shielding especially in the back of
the neck area which is where a lot of them come up short. The African
sun has the ability to burn even when it's low on the horizon.
#2: Should allow your head to "breathe".
A large percentage of the body heat you generate is lost through your head.
On a hot day in Africa you will feel even hotter if that body heat is trapped on your head.
It should be gas permeable so that the heat generated can escape and
allow you to cool off.
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#3: Must be water absorbent on the inside and waterproof on the
outside.
Getting sweat in your eyes is no way to spend a day spotting wildlife. It
should absorb any sweat before it gets to go anywhere.
Rain in Africa tends to be a fast and furious affair so if you get caught
without cover it must be waterproof to effectively protect you from
the deluge.
Which Brand Makes the Grade?
Tilley Endurables
are some of the best you will find anywhere in the world bar none. The
LT6 and LT3 models are particularly well suited as they conform to all
the requirements above.
Tilley safari hats are guaranteed for life and even insured
against loss. Just enter the word Tilley in the search box on the top left-hand
side of the Cabelas homepage to find them.Orvis also has a very comprehensive selection of head gear for you to choose from.
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