Surf Bucket Hat with Chin Straps for Surfing, SUP, and Watersports

I’m so glad I got this hat! I have sensitive eyes was using anti-fog sunglasses with vents (which would still fog up) and a strap across the back of the head when I surf, but it was too annoying to readjust all the time. I’m also concerned about sun exposure to my face since the joys of aging have recently blessed me with melasma. I decided to try this hat to solve both issues. I’m still a kook, so on my first trip out wearing this hat I was wiping out all over the place and it didn’t budge! I mean, it was a brutal surf session, but at least I didn’t have to worry about losing my cool new hat and the great sun protection it provides. The front brim is pretty stiff, so it doesn’t collapse and kept its shape, even after washing some sand off after the session. It dried really fast, too.When I first got it I wasn’t sure if I got the right size because it was pretty tight (I’m a woman with a ginormous head who had to wear men’s hats because hats for women look like I’m wearing a kid’s hat), but once it got wet it fit perfectly and wasn’t uncomfortable at all. I got a medium, btw (in case there are any fellow bowling ball noggin ladies out there considering this hat).There is a pocket to store small things inside the top of the hat. Since it stayed on so well and the pocket has a strong seal, I think it will be a reliable place to put my car key. It has a detachable neck guard that attaches with four buttons. I haven’t tried using it yet, but it is pretty secure once attached.This was my first Ho Stevie! purchase along with a sock for my 9’ Rock-It foam board (got the 9’6” - perfect fit). So far I’m very impressed and it’s great to support a surfer making great gear for other surfers (including us kooks haha).

I kitesurf whenever the wind is up which is multiple times per week. In serious waves too. This hat has never let me down even in the worst wipeouts and strongest winds. I like it enough to order the baseball cap style one as I would like to see how it compares. Pretty hard to beat the protection of the bucket style but look forward to comparing it to the other style. Over the years I have tried many brands and styles. This is the best so far. I won't mentions names but one was literally ripped off my head. I retrieved it and my wife sewed it back together. The second time it did the same thing (but ripping off at the opposite ear) and it disappeared beneath the waves before I could retrieve it.

Great hat! Looks cool and super comfortable for kiteboarding. Neoprene strap keeps from irritating skin. Saved me from sunburn

This hat is great for hiking and all-weather purpose.

What a great innovative little hat. I tried a variety of hats for sailing. Including a number of bump caps. This one is smartly designed in subtle but impactful ways. It is strong yet lightweight. No sweat will be forming under this thing. The ability to control the brim is nice and this hat offers great sun protection while maintaining a solid means of preventing slippage / blowing away / or loss upon impact with the water. This hat may well have been designed for surfers - so it is well suited to the many environmental challenges of the sailing context.Great hat from what appears to be an innovator running a small business. I’d buy this again in a heartbeat.

This hat is great protects you from the sun while in the water and stays on no problem. I thought it would be uncomfortable and take some getting used to but that was not the case this hat is comfortable and helps me not squint while waiting for waves. It comes with a flap to cover your neck that I use on very sunny days. This protects my face, scalp, hair, and ears from sun damage. Also because it reduces squinting it help protect my eyes from the sun as well. I would highly recommend this for anyone who consistently surfs!

Dude, this hat is just what I was looking for. I have been out there blinded by the abusive south eastern sun for too long, constantly with my arm up over my eyes so I could spot the swells and that gets old quick. This hat, especially with the harder brim, took care of that issue 100%. The hat was comfortable to wear and it did not pop off my dome piece a single time, and I suck at surfing so I get clobbered a lot, so I was pretty impressed. To top it all off, all the smokin hot ladies on the beach kept checking me out. Ok that last part was probably was just my imagination, but totally buy this hat. Support an American entrepreneur and buy from Stevie’s brand instead of the Chinese labels trying to undercut American businesses. 🤙🤙🤙

Stayed on while I was getting smashed by waves. The most the hat moved was up to my hairline on a really powerful wipeout.Wearing it dry just to walk around gives me a bit of a headache because it’s really tight. So if you’re wearing it dry I’d order a larger size. In the water it expands and feels perfectly snug.Really glad I bought this as this prevented me from getting morning sun exposure. I could feel the hat getting hot, but my skin stayed protected. I’ll check in again after using it more.