Would this work on a riding hat?

[asmp]

Daughter is off to Jordan later in the year for a riding holiday. Was wondering if this would work at keeping the sun off (I like the Australian wide brims that you can buy but don’t like the prices!)

Has anyone tried one? Or is it a stupid idea?!



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[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Mmmmhhh........ like the look of this!!

 

[Nasicus]

At £4.29 I'd be inclined to buy it anyway and find out

 

[Steerpike]

I've seen quite a few photos of people doing endurance in the USA using these, I've been tempted to get one myself!

 

[Sealine]

Interesting! I think I might need one of these for my riding holiday in Spain

ETA You can get them in hi-viz for hacking.

 

[Kaylum]

Does it collapse on impact? Has it been safety tested?

 

[MereChristmas]

There are lots of veils similar to this

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[Sealine]

Does it collapse on impact? Has it been safety tested?

I'm not sure what you mean by safety tested. It just a brim and net that fits over your normal riding hat.

 

[PurBee]

I’d choose a white/light colour as that’ll reflect the sun better and wont absorb heat like dark colours.

 

[Pippity]

A few people had them when I was riding in New Zealand. They seemed very effective.

 

[asmp]

I’d choose a white/light colour as that’ll reflect the sun better and wont absorb heat like dark colours.

I’ll have to have a search for ones that’s light coloured (and not hi viz!).

or could always have a straw one

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Does it collapse on impact? Has it been safety tested?

It's just brim that goes over a hat not a safety helmet

 

[Kaylum]

It's just brim that goes over a hat not a safety helmet

Yes I know but you shouldn't put anything on a hat. They work by protecting spreading the impact if something is in the way has it been safety tested?

 

[Dexter]

Yes I know but you shouldn't put anything on a hat. They work by protecting spreading the impact if something is in the way has it been safety tested?

its thin polyester. It would crumple if you poked it with a finger so your being more than a bit OTT.

 

[Red-1]

Yes I know but you shouldn't put anything on a hat. They work by protecting spreading the impact if something is in the way has it been safety tested?

I just found them for £13.99 for two, including 2 neck buffs, I doubt they will have spent £££££s on testing for riding hats. They are being marketed as building site hats as far as I can tell. I have just spent my £13.99!

PS I also use a hat cam, on an elastic hat band. That hasn't been tested either, but as it is mounted on elastic, I reckon it will ping off.

 

[SpeedyPony]

After seeing this, I got a straw one, took a while to arrive- it looks a bit silly, but does keep the sun off!
As for safety, I'm certain it would crumple instantly on impact, or pop off the hat entirely (probably both!)

 

[HollyWoozle]

Missed this post before. I don’t think it’s a bad idea at all! I just wore a buff and sunnies in Jordan, or one of their traditional scarves, but a wide brim can be handy. I’ve only really seen the Equivisors which just cover the front before but the idea in OP’s post seems good. Didn’t see any biting bugs though as it’s too dry for them in the desert areas so not sure the mesh part is required unless that offers good sun protection too.

 

[asmp]

Missed this post before. I don’t think it’s a bad idea at all! I just wore a buff and sunnies in Jordan, or one of their traditional scarves, but a wide brim can be handy. I’ve only really seen the Equivisors which just cover the front before but the idea in OP’s post seems good. Didn’t see any biting bugs though as it’s too dry for them in the desert areas so not sure the mesh part is required unless that offers good sun protection too.

Sorry - what do you mean by a buff?

 

[HollyWoozle]

It’s essentially a stretchy fabric tube that you slip over your head and wear like a scarf to keep the sun off your neck. I also use mine as a headband when I’ve taken my riding hat off.

 

[HollyWoozle]

I should add that a buff or scarf is very useful in the desert dust too as you can pull it up over your face to keep your nose/mouth clean.

 

[Ratface]

I have a variety of Buffs in various colours and patterns from my motorcycle days.
They're very useful for keeping dust and insects off/out of ones face when in an open face helmet and warm in winter when using a full face one.

 

[asmp]

It’s essentially a stretchy fabric tube that you slip over your head and wear like a scarf to keep the sun off your neck. I also use mine as a headband when I’ve taken my riding hat off.

Ah got a few of those but I’ve not heard them called that before!

 

[still standing]

I missed this post originally so hope my info isn't too late for your daughter's holiday in Jordan as I really recommend one. Two American ladies had similar round brims on their hats last year on our French riding holiday, and they looked great, never became loose even when galloping, and kept faces and necks cool although it was the start of a heatwave. One of them gave hers to my friend when we left, and she wore it this year on our Spanish riding holiday and again found it really good. I think you just need to make sure it fits your daughter's hat really well, so she doesn't lose it in the desert during any fast riding!

 

[Kunoichi73]

Buffs are great. They come in a variety of styles:

https://www.buff.com/gb/all/shopby/sales.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwt52mBhB5EiwA05YKo7yvLhsUGzwpWgjy6mVvt9RBgQOtLSyyov2xt9letfLQqviql6jEahoCvJwQAvD_BwE

You can get cheaper versions such as:

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/hst1129/higher-state-neck-gaiter-2-pack/#sku-hst1403

 

[Lois Lame]

If you wear something like a full brim around a riding hat, be very careful if riding near or among trees. You won't see the branches in time to avoid them.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

I have one if those bush ranger type hats with the net on them that I bought earlier this year for gardening because of the wretched flys. It occurred to me at the time if I ever manage to ride again I will be getting something similar for riding to put over my hat.

Even this hat one is very flimsy, I can't imagine the brim would cause any sort of safety issue as the entire brim would crumple instantly with the slightest impact.

 

[suebou]

If you wear something like a full brim around a riding hat, be very careful if riding near or among trees. You won't see the branches in time to avoid them.

I wonder how cowboys manage?