Dakine No Zone Sun Hat

The Dakine No Zone Sun Hat is a surf-inspired sombrero ideal for equatorial adventures. Stylishly, it’s on-point, as Dakine’s left out the kooky details and floppy brims that contribute to the dorky aesthetic of many a sun hat. For those scorching days on the water, the just-wide-enough brim offers ample protection. A combination of a drawstring chin-strap and a pull bungee around the circumference of the hat keep it locked in position should the tradewinds blow—or a big wave come knocking. Whether you wear it surfing, kayaking, or sailing, in the event your hat goes sailing into the sea, you can be confident that Dakine’s padded polyester fabric will float. The only potential negative? The one-size-fits-all style is on the snug side (keep in mind if you wear a 7 1/2 hat or larger).

Tester Comment: “A weird side note: my mom saw this hat, loved it, and now we are both rocking the No Zone. I dig it for surf trips—I’ll even occasionally wear it out on the water for a midday surf session in smaller conditions. Also, because the brim is stiff up front and in the back, but flexible in between, you can easily fold it up and jam it into your pack without worrying about creasing it or ruining the style.”

Bottom Line: A reliable, cinching sun hat that outperforms the competition while managing to avoid common style pitfalls of the genre.

Best for: Surf trips, international travel, paddlesports, fishing