Reddit mentions: The best sports & outdoors hats & caps

Some more advice:

Don't buy Matrix clothes. Matrix anything is usually pretty bad, since it's just Evike rebranding cheap Chinese crap and you should really get some decent clothes. Propper and Tru Spec have decent Digital Woodland uniforms. I like, and will always recommend, LBX, but they don't have Digitial Woodland. If you like the pattern, they have Project Honor stuff on sale for super cheap.

I wouldn't get a pistol. You're better off spending the money on something else like a nicer primary, nicer uniform, knee pads, a better optic, more and better magazines, or a nice speedloader. Maybe get a shorter primary to make up for it. this is airsoft after all. A long barrel means nothing.

Helmets are uncomfortable, hot, and unnecessary. A boonie or cap will be much more comfortable. If you get a cap, you can pair them with Howard Leight Impact Sports for great hearing protection, sound amplification, and radio audio.

My friend seriously wears one of these with giant sunglasses.

There's a bit of trial and error with figuring out which sunscreen will work for you. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch always broke me out, even when I just used it on my arms and legs. The Clear Face version doesn't cause acne for me but feels like it's burning my skin when I apply (or I'm rubbing too hard since it takes a while to spread and absorb). I try to find some skin twins to narrow down what may work for me. I always worry about my favorite sunscreens being discontinued or reformulated.

Totally YMMV: I have combination/dehydrated skin and the Biore Aqua Rich Watery Essence really works well for me though I haven't tried the 2019 formulation yet. Others that I like are one of the Nivea (Japan) ones, Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV, and Skin Aqua Tone Up UV. I have about 4 others waiting in the wings to be test, lol. I also bought some Alba Organics kids sunscreen while on vacay. Feels like buttercream, smells a bit a like fruity buttercream, and spreads so easily - just too greasy for my face.

I wear silk long underwear, a cotton Union suit (the old timey one piece long underwear with or without the butt flap) over that. Long sleeve shirt over that. Packer tshirt. Nice warm coat, preferably something with a wind/water resistant shell.

I use one of these hats:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GFMLMA/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=T1

They're awesome because you can configure from a cap to full face coverage or just a neck warmer depending on how warm or cold you get. Seriously I love this style of hat.

Good socks and good boots. I've got an ass kicking pair of Sorels rated to like 60 below zero. I was at the last regular season game of the year last year (Steelers) during a blizzard and my feet were hot all day and all I wore was one regular pair of boot socks. No cardboard either. But if your boot/sock scenario isn't ideal you definitely want to put down a piece of cardboard. It will definitely make a difference on your feet with cold transference.

And then a good pair of gloves. I use a pair of wool mittens that have the flip up parts at the fingers so you can flip them up and use your fingers for things like grabbing money out of your wallet or digging your phone out of your pocket without having to take your gloves all the way off to do it.

I sympathize with you. I used to work outside and I did so for a very long time just with a ball cap and sunscreen. Had I known back then what I know now I would have been wearing the biggest, dumbest looking hat I could find. I now own a couple big sun hats and I've realized that the more ridiculous the hat looks the better for sun protection and overall tolerance of a hot, sunny day.

May I present to you the Sun Protection Zone Booney hat and my favorite which happens to be the dumbest looking, the Adam's Extreme Condition hat.

I don't work outside anymore, thankfully, but I do a lot of fishing and I still rock these hats when fishing and working on my property. In addition to wearing these god awful things I also wear a Freeze Zero Neck Gaiter. The neck gaiter especially helps when being on the water. Hats don't help when the suns blasting you from down below. I also wear long sleeve sun shirts. Take your pick on brand, I've found they're all pretty much the same. Hanes has the cheapest I've found and work great.

Aside from not getting baked by the sun which is always a miserable experience, one of the biggest positives is how much less fatigued I am after being in the sun all day. I can remember just passing out after taking a shower after being beat on by the sun. Not so anymore.

Also, I know someone might think all that stuff is hot to wear, but it's really not. Instead of that "I'm in the sun and my arms are starting to cook, wow it's getting hot, my face is melting, everything stings" heat - it's more like a warm heat all day. This post went a lot longer than I anticipated. I fucking hope this helps someone.

Edit: broken link. Longest post ever. I didn't realize how passionate I was about sun protection.

i use the https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Headbands-Skull-Cap-Black/dp/B00318BKGQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509994986&sr=8-1&keywords=sweat+cap&dpID=41vogebE8QL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch and the 6mm fake leather foam pad, i sweat alot but i havent damage my headset yet, the cap helps capture alot of the sweats from your forehead so only your face sweat has any chance to get into hmd. combined with a fan blowing at your play space will help alot. Alot of people ask or wonder, if that skull cap will make you hotter, not really, the fabric on top is very breathable

Games (in no particular order):

• Chronos
  
• Lone Echo
  
• Echo Arena
  
• Gorn
  
• Superhot VR
  
• Thumper
  
• Blazerush
  
• Eleven: Table Tennis VR
  
• Edge of Nowhere
  
• The Mage's Tale
  
  
  Honourable mentions: Space Pirate Trainer, Audioshield, Soundboxing, theBlue, Apollo 11 VR, New Retro Arcade: Neon, Defense Grid 2, Pinball FX2 VR, The Climb, The Gallery - Episode 1: Call of the Starseed.
  
   
  
  Accessories:
  
  
• WidmoVR face cover - Keep your Oculus fresh.
  
• Zeiss Alcohol-free Lens Cleaning Wipes - Take good care of your Rift lenses.
  
• Cheap camera wall mounts - Stable mounting for the Rift sensors.
  
• Halo Skull Cap - For sweat intense VR sessions.
  
• Interlocking exercise mats - Turn your play area into a tactile zone.
  Gives the additional benefit of padding.

Thoughts on rain:

Dress appropriately. Any extra clothing you have on that isn't necessary will both weigh you down and cool you down. Despite the rain, I think you'll need less clothing than you think, and might actually be warmer with less. Spandex is great in the rain, doesn't get flappy and clingy. Although I guess it's always clingy, but in a different way. Honestly if it's supposed to be in the 60s I'd wear spandex shorts and a t-shirt. Maybe start in gloves, but you'll toss them sooner than later.

As others have mentioned a hat is great. I wear this one any time it rains. Keeps the rain out of your eyes.

Other than that...you're going to get wet. It is what it is. You might not PR, but you probably also won't overheat. Don't forget to hydrate still (easy to do), and if the rain is mild enough you'll run faster than you expect. For whatever reason all of my long runs this fall seem to be in rainy conditions. You get used to it really quickly.

It isn't the Seattle 138 beanie but if you are just looking for one as a cosplay/fashion item and not a a collectible then this is about as close as you are gonna get. I have one like it and its a good quality beanie, plus it looks like the one Delsin has, sans the logo

I'm not sure I've been around long enough to be privy to the hat hatred, but my take on your case is that you require function far above fashion. So let's prioritize, first you want to limit damage from the sun, second, you want to look good doing it. Unfortunately the union of those two areas, by traditional standards, is slim.

Your recent purchase is a good start, but you'll want a wider brim to cover your neck and face, as teatimeattack mentioned. Also, the problem with most straw is that is has a loose weave, allowing light to still enter - it makes a big difference over a long day.

Here are some suggestions:

• Pantropic Panama Player at $30 USD.
  
• Tilley Lightweight Medium Brim Sun Hat at $80 USD.
  
• Tilley Endurables TWC4 Outback Waxed Hat at $67 USD.
  
  They are pretty neutral style, but are very functional. The last two, the Tilley's are well-made products and have a UPF rating of 50+, this means that they block more than 97.5% of incoming UVA/UVB rays. Also, even when wearing a hat, put sunblock on your scalp for the best protection. Given your fair skin, zinc cream might be a good idea.
  
  So, I think those would be okay - you are on the job and need a work hat, so look for functionality.

As everyone has recommended the VR Cover basic or standard set is great for replacing the stock facial interface which tends to soak up a lot of sweat. Another recommendation outside of a headband would be a skullcap that wicks away moisture. I found this helps prevent the back and top parts of the headstrap from getting moist as well. I use this one when playing more intense games.

Best choice. Less best. Least best.

I've got one of these that I use, and it works great! It also helps keep the HMD clean by keeping the oils or hair products from getting all over the straps.

Looking for a charcoal beanie to go with my peacoat; which one of these would have the best quality?
other suggestions are welcome
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Yep. I use a Halo skullcap version under the helmet:

https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Headbands-Skull-Cap-Black/dp/B00318BKGQ/

Yeah, it's expensive, but works great and I've been using the same one for 2 years now. It has a thin yellow rubber strip that sticks to your forehead so the sweat will never end up in your eyes.

My biggest tip is to use a sweat-wicking helmet liner. It will absorb the sweat from your forehead and wick it away from the electronics while you're playing while allowing it to evaporate and cool you. While you still have to deal with some sweat, that double punch reduces the amount significantly

EDIT: Since I was asked, these are the ones I got. I'm certain there are better out there, but these were cheap and effective - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012O1C2Q2/

Minus33 Merino Wool Reversible Shade Beanie, Black/Charcoal Grey, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2A4QFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IqHLDbDXNSSBF

Free returns, I have a few of them and they work great

I'm a big fan of these. They are pretty warm though. I bought all the colors. I kept two and have the rest to my brothers for Xmas.

https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Research-Gradient-Black-Charcoal/dp/B001HH6RB6/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525088332&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=outdoor+research+wool&dpPl=1&dpID=411H8CsGxpL&ref=plSrch

I carry a backpack purse with just about everything but the kitchen sink. Besides the usual wallet / keys / lady care stuff: large first kit that includes personal meds, spare contacts, space blanket and some major trauma care; portable charger, tissues, small pack of wipes, flashlight, multitool, some snacks, this folding hat, earbuds, and some other random unmentionables.

thanks for your reply! Here are the links for his suggestions, if someone is interested:

OR Radar folding visor

Black Rock Gear Original

Mont-Bell Stainless Mesh cap

OR Sun Runner

I had an issue where the padding was making my ears fold down. Became very annoying once I installed Sena. Then to top it off, my glasses would apply even more pressure on the back of the ears. I ended up getting Skull Cap Beanies. And that would tuck my ears closer. So much more comfortable. Plus it keeps my padding cleaner. As for glasses, I just jam them next to my ear and not over. They stay in place nicely.

But looks like your helmet doesn't fit your head right.

https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Headbands-Skull-Cap-Black/dp/B00318BKGQ Halo hats. Keeps your hair from getting all messed up (aka the reverse mohawk), ventilates great, is made for use with helmets, and that rubber strip in the front really helps anchor the Vive to your head more.

Halo skull cap FTW! Plus it's got the sweat redirecting thingie in it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00318BKHK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Woolrich Watch cap: Wigwam Men's 1015 Wool Ribbed Watch Cap, Navy, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003KPY2C4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7eixybBHCF8VS

I have 3 of these and fit just like Serpico's

I sweat like crazy. I have a bald head though. I use this skull cap thing and it works great. Also it fits under a hat or a motorcycle helmet.

Check out the pictures of it. It’s got a little rubber thing in the front that stops sweat from running down your face.

I bought this back when Beat Saber came to PCVR to keep the sweat from dripping into my eyes. It's been pretty much essential in securing the quest strap to the back of my head with it missing any friction with it just being the plastic and no foam or cloth back there like on other headstraps.

What kind of headgear do you have on? I wear a sun hat and it helps a ton.

Also, get yourself one of those sweat band skull cap things that footballers wear under their helmets. It really helped me.

Mine looks like this, although it was much when I bought mine.
Halo Headbands Skull Cap Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00318BKGQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wfdizbKYKTH5Z

Thanks for the suggestion. This has been annoying because the simplest solution isn't straightforward for me. I ended up ordering this, which I think is in the same vein. I'll update with my findings here.

Something like one of these

https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Headbands-Skull-Cap-Black/dp/B00318BKGQ

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00318BKHK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526012316&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=halo+head&dpPl=1&dpID=41FqKSIi5BL&ref=plSrch

I do this for sweat... Should be functional for your purpose as well.

Here is the desktop version of your link

Halo headbands manage your hair and redirect the river... Check out the rubber thingie