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paddlefamily	03/24/2011 11:12PM   quote BWPaddler: "Only a good investment if the hats don't get lost. To date, for bugs we carry the $3-4 green hats/nets. They fold flat and slip into outer pocket on pack. They were a life saver on one trip. But I like to encourage hats overall for sun protection of face and eyes... hence the brown ones with more substance. Cannot believe we haven't lost any of those yet." Agree. They aren't cheap.
mogos	03/29/2011 08:01AM   here's an option at sierra trading post for under $18. xs and s sizes available, but i didn't look to see what that means. Outdoor Research Voyager Hat - Waterproof (For Kids)
BWPaddler	03/24/2011 03:56PM   Only a good investment if the hats don't get lost. To date, for bugs we carry the $3-4 green hats/nets. They fold flat and slip into outer pocket on pack. They were a life saver on one trip. But I like to encourage hats overall for sun protection of face and eyes... hence the brown ones with more substance. Cannot believe we haven't lost any of those yet.
whiteh20	03/11/2011 07:36AM   I have no idea where I got it, but Canyon has a bucket hat with a built in bug net that stores in the crown of the hat. It works slick and he cannot lose his but net.
paddlefamily	03/23/2011 04:32PM   quote BWPaddler: "bucket hat with net sounds awesome - if anyone finds it, please post." Here's what I found for bucket with bug protection. Outdoor Research Not cheap, but packs down with built in pocket. Easy to tuck net up into hat. They also carry bucket style, bug repellent hats that don't have net. Wonder how well those work? Those are olso UPF 30. Gander Mtn currently has this on sale for $23. Bug Hat Bucket/net combo here. Nothing I found was super cheap, but two of my kids can wear adult size hats. So maybe a good investment?
BWPaddler	03/22/2011 04:14PM   quote paddlefamily: "canoe- Thanks for the links. Those are what I have in mind. BW- You're so kind. If you do find they no longer fit, I'd be interested. My kids are 6,9,12..two have big heads. Maybe one or two might work? " Email sent...
BWPaddler	03/22/2011 04:15PM   bucket hat with net sounds awesome - if anyone finds it, please post.
nojobro	03/15/2011 02:46PM   quote whiteh20: "I have no idea where I got it, but Canyon has a bucket hat with a built in bug net that stores in the crown of the hat. It works slick and he cannot lose his but net." That's awesome! I want one! And LOL at your typo in the last sentence. Yes, I am a 10 year old boy sometimes. ;-) B has a hat from Cabela's. So far L has used a toddler rainhat or a sunhat. Those are usually pretty easy to find for kids her age. B was a little tougher. She is almost 12 but adult hats don't quite fit her because she has a smaller head.
paddlefamily	03/10/2011 03:13PM   What do you suggest? With paddling season around the corner (I hope), I've been in search for some paddling hats. Kids ages 6-12.
Canoearoo	03/10/2011 07:01PM   I've gotten all our ours from campmor like these. I always make sure they have chin straps http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___16723 http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___78179
BWPaddler	03/10/2011 10:48PM   Gander Mountain, under $5 end of season sale. When wet, they make great frisbees, but hard to dry if it's cold and not sunny. We may be outgrowing some - if we need to pass them on, is that the kind you could use (free)?
paddlefamily	03/11/2011 12:09AM   canoe- Thanks for the links. Those are what I have in mind. BW- You're so kind. If you do find they no longer fit, I'd be interested. My kids are 6,9,12..two have big heads. Maybe one or two might work?