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7 Best Gardening Hats for Plenty of Sun Protection
Keep your skin looking just as good as that gorgeous garden.
If you ask us, there are few things in life quite as nice as an afternoon spent getting your hands dirty in the garden, except when that afternoon results in a week's worth of painful sun burn. While sunscreen can help, it can be difficult to remember to apply every two hours, and the best form of protection is always a physical barrier between you and the sun's harmful UV rays. That's why owning a good gardening hat is as important as having the right gardening shoes and gardening tools in your arsenal. And on sunny days, it's necessary not only for protection but also to keep you comfortable!
And as simple as it may seem to just pick up a gardening hat at your local superstore, you'll quickly find out that they aren't all made the same. From hats that fly away with the slightest gust of wind to those that, quite frankly, just don't work, there are tons of sub-par gardening hats on the market. But we consulted with Carmen Johnston, the founder and owner of Carmen Johnston Gardens and Bespoke Garden Plans, to get her advice on the best gardening hats—and she would know, she spends an average of six to eight hours in the field every day!
"I always want something lightweight that still provides sufficient sun coverage. It’s worth splurging and investing in quality when it comes to sun protection," she shares. "A great hat is something I will use daily from one year to the next. Plus, I am obsessive about protecting my face from UV rays."
Below, you can get Carmen's top pick, as well as a few reviewed by our own team and those with tons of happy Amazon customers. You'll even find an option with a face net for mosquito prevention.
Hannah Jones is the Commerce Editor for Country Living. Her eye is always on the next up-and-coming products to include in gift guides and she's ready to test everything from dog beds to garden tools for product reviews. When she’s not scoping out the latest and greatest items on the market, you can find her hanging with her two rescue dogs.
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