headwear, bandanas: do or don't

[Hamish]

Pretty well it for me too, you'd never catch me wearing one. That said, it's your head you can wear what you like, it's not my problem. But if you ask me what I think please don't get upset if I say it looks ridiculous.

Al

That goes for me too, Al. I just hate headwear of any kind - always have. Fortunately the British climate is not one that demands that we baldies necessarily need to cover up in the summer but, on the rare occasions when it does, I gird up my loins, take the plunge and wear a 'Union Kilts' baseball cap! In spite of the legend it bears, "Union Kilts", I still believe I look absolutely ridiculous when wearing it, as I do when wearing any hat.

Someone is about to say, "Oh, but you wear the Balmoral." Yes, so I do, but as infrequently as possible and then only because it is part of the 'outfit' I happen to be wearing - I certainly do not wear it for comfort!
As for a bandana, well just don't push me .....................

[Freelander Sporrano]

Yes right Hamish ! You look ridiculous in a hat......

Who's this Gentleman then ??. Your Twin Brother

[Hamish]

Yes right Hamish ! You look ridiculous in a hat......

Who's this Gentleman then ??. Your Twin Brother

Thank you David for illustrating my point so graphically and, by so doing, confirming my statement!

No, as far as I know I do not have a twin brother, and I do recall being present when you attended that photo-call at the old family seat, so I am pretty sure it is me in your photo.

[Fedgunner]

Hamish,

Take my word for it. You make that balmoral look damn good.

[terraedwin]

I look ridiculous in a bandana, but I don't have a balmoral or glengarry. With my rapidly balding head I too will need to get something that goes with the kilt.

[turpin]

For casual sunwear there is nothing wrong with a stylish broad-brimmed hat. And with the UV/skin cancer threat, style gives way to health and comfort until what's needed for health and comfort becomes the new style.

[Pleater]

When we have 10/10 to 8/10 cloud cover I wear a beret - I have lots as I crochet them myself and then felt them slightly.

For 0/10 cover I usually wear a natural white Tilley hat with a particularly broad brim, and I have other coloured variations on the same theme for less brilliant skies.

I need a factor 60 protection sun screen if I am to be out in the sun for any length of time, or my skin colour changes from a delicate pink/beige to hot lobster, so a brimmed hat is essential. I keep a headcloth and a cord in my pack so if I should be caught out by the sun I can at least cover up. I have only had sun stroke once but that was quite enough.

The number of malignant melanomas is rising year on year - I had to have a mole cut out recently and the clinic had difficulty in fitting me in for its removal in under the urgent time scale limit. Luckily it was not serious, just looked nasty, but others were getting far less fortunate diagnoses. One of the women at the local garage has had a piece of her nose cut out and will be needing treatment for a long time both medical and remedial.

Do take sunburn seriously, and avoid it if possible. Stay safe out there!

[AL-58]

I've got nothing against headwear in general, just don't like bandanas or similar headwear. I guess they remind me of Brits in hot climates wearing a hankerchief tied off on each corner.

On a winter camp I'll be wearing a woollen or fleece beanie to keep the noggin warm, expecially when its sub zero.

During summer, a broad brimmed hat is essential for sun protection, baseball caps don't protect the ears. I've got a straw hat, an Akubra and a leather/mesh stockmans hat, depends on how warm it is or if its likely to rain. Riding the bike, I do cover my face in sunscreen too, my nose burns easily.

Al