GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/7/25 7:56 p.m.

Your autocross hat may be huge, it may even have a big neck flap, but does it have solar panels and a USB port to charge your phone from? There's no battery so it needs to be plugged in at all times...or maybe you could strap a USB battery pack to it for extra style:

https://www.engadget.com/wearables/ecoflows-solar-hat-is-better-for-the-planet-than-your-style-203358237.html

This level of style doesn't come cheap, it's $129, but it is at least 10 times as stylish as an ordinary $15 floppy hat.

Chris Tropea
Chris Tropea Associate Editor
1/7/25 8:22 p.m.

That is a cool idea but wow it's expensive. 

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
1/8/25 8:26 a.m.

I worked at a place with a Suggestion Program, they pay 10% of what you save them the first year.  Just safety oriented?  $75.

Back in the 1970s when it looked as though our next conflict would be in sunnier climes, I suggested the Kevlar helmet have solar cooling installed, Officers get the tiny AC units.

They told me to get lost.  

Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
1/8/25 9:21 a.m.

In reply to GameboyRMH :

I would definitely buy one at $128, but $129? Too rich for me.

travellering
travellering Dork
1/8/25 9:24 a.m.

How to add a GIF?  Image hotlinking didn't seem to work.

 

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David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
1/8/25 9:59 a.m.

How do you find the person in charge at an autocross event? 

Beer Baron 🍺
Beer Baron 🍺 MegaDork
1/8/25 11:17 a.m.

That even takes things up a level from the previous winner, which was one of the classic Umbrella Hats:

Top 10 Best Umbrella Hats in 2024 Reviews | Buyer's Guide

I was impressed by the significantly increased airflow compared to the standard sun hat.

Toyman!
Toyman! GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/8/25 11:27 a.m.

I don't have pictures of me with mine but how about solar panels and fans? It's pretty awesome on a hot sunny day. 

Amazon.com: Wide Brim Solar Fan Outdoor Fishing Hat, Outdoor Wide Brim Sun  Hat with Solar Fan,Men Sun Hat with 2 Solar Fan UPF 50+ (Polyester, A ...

Chris Tropea
Chris Tropea Associate Editor
1/8/25 11:38 a.m.

In reply to Colin Wood :

Having one to be able to charge camera batteries at an event while on the go would be pretty great. 

Beer Baron 🍺
Beer Baron 🍺 MegaDork
1/8/25 11:54 a.m.
GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/8/25 1:25 p.m.
Toyman! said:

I don't have pictures of me with mine but how about solar panels and fans? It's pretty awesome on a hot sunny day. 

Amazon.com: Wide Brim Solar Fan Outdoor Fishing Hat, Outdoor Wide Brim Sun  Hat with Solar Fan,Men Sun Hat with 2 Solar Fan UPF 50+ (Polyester, A ...

A CHALLENGER APPROACHES!

Quite affordable too!

https://www.amazon.com/Solar-Sunscreen-Outdoor-Fishing-Alpha/dp/B0D41GV93W/

Toyman!
Toyman! GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/8/25 2:31 p.m.

In reply to GameboyRMH :

I use mine a good bit in the summer. Perfect for fishing on a still day or standing around in a parking lot. 

The only disadvantage is it's a bit heavy. 

 

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