Start with fit, then compare brim width and whether you want a neck flap. These eight men's and unisex sun hats cover bucket, booney, cap and cricket styles. Every fact below comes from the listing itself, with the star rating and count beside each hat. For women's styles, see our women's sun hat guide.
Best men's sun hat overall: Einskey Wide Brim Sun Hat
Best men's sun hat overall: the Einskey Wide Brim Sun Hat, because its listing combines a 10 cm brim, UPF 50+ in the details table, mesh panels and adjustment for 54 to 60 cm heads.
The listing describes a rear elastic drawstring, an adjustable chin strap and a built in sweatband. The bullets call the polyester waterproof, the details table says water repellent, and the hat folds in half. The details table gives UPF 50+. It holds 4.5 stars from 35,800 ratings, the largest count on this page.
It suits men wanting a bucket hat for the listing's fishing, camping and gardening uses. The honest catch: the rating is pooled across colours and sizes, and it is a unisex bucket style rather than a men's only cut.
Best for neck cover: Home Prefer Mesh Sun Hat
Best for neck cover: the Home Prefer Mesh Sun Hat, because the listing describes a long neck flap that stows away for bucket hat wear.
The listing states UPF 50+, a wide brim measured at 8.5 cm in the details table, mesh vents, a moisture wicking sweatband and an adjustable chin strap. It describes polyester and nylon material as breathable and quick drying. It has 4.6 stars from 10,707 ratings.
It suits someone who wants the choice of wearing a neck flap or tucking it away. The honest catch: the details table gives an 8.5 cm brim, the narrowest measured brim here, and no head circumference range is given. It is a fishing style hat with a flap, so it looks more outdoorsy than a plain bucket hat.
Best brand name booney: Columbia Bora Bora Booney II
Best brand name booney: the Columbia Bora Bora Booney II, because it is a Columbia booney with UPF 50 in its details table, a 100% nylon shell and an adjustable fit.
The listing names the Sage colour in One Size, and its details table gives UPF 50, a 100% nylon shell with a 100% polyester lining, an adjustable fit and a weight of about 91 g. The bullets say nothing beyond the model name. It holds 4.5 stars from 861 ratings.
It suits someone who wants a name brand booney in a plain colour. The honest catch: it is a one size unisex hat with no circumference range or brim measurement, and it has far fewer ratings than the two leaders.
Best for big heads: Oz Smart Extra Large Sun Hat
Best for big heads: the Oz Smart Extra Large Sun Hat, because its listing gives L for 55 to 60 cm and XL for 60 to 65 cm heads.
The listing specifies a 12 cm brim, foldable design and adjustable chin strap. Its feature text states UPF 50+, while the title says UPF 50. It holds 4.8 stars from 72 ratings.
It suits men whose required size exceeds the Einskey range. Choose by the L or XL measurements, even though the title also uses XXL. The honest catch: there are only 72 ratings so far, so the highest average here rests on a small count.
Best neck flap cap: Surblue Neck Face Flap Cap
Best neck flap cap: the Surblue Neck Face Flap Cap, because its listing includes a removable neck flap and face protector with three ways to wear it.
The listing describes 100% polyester, inner mesh, an adjustable chin strap and UPF 50+. Its Medium head size is 55 to 60 cm, with a brim about 10 cm wide after conversion. It has 4.4 stars from 981 ratings.
It suits someone wanting a cap with face and neck pieces. The honest catch: despite the listing's fits all wording, its stated range is 55 to 60 cm; use that range to judge fit.
Best cricket style: Kookaburra Cricket Sun Hat
Best cricket style: the Kookaburra Cricket Sun Hat, because the listing identifies it as a wide brim cricket hat.
The listing's feature description says Kookaburra Wide Brim Cricket Hat. It holds 4.1 stars from 40 ratings. The details table adds a weight of 91 g and a one year manufacturer warranty.
It suits someone specifically shopping for a cricket hat. The honest catch: there are only 40 ratings so far, and neither a numerical UPF rating nor a brim measurement is stated.
Best value: Flyearth Sun Fishing Hat
Best value: the Flyearth Sun Fishing Hat, because it is the lowest priced pick here and its listing includes a detachable face cover and neck flap.
The listing describes quick drying waterproof nylon, polyester net mesh, a wide brim and UPF 50+ fabric. Its circumference converts to about 57.2 to 61 cm, with an adjustable buckle. It holds 4.5 stars from 692 ratings.
It suits someone wanting removable face and neck pieces. The honest catch: its stated brim has no measurement, and its rating count is much smaller than Einskey's or Home Prefer's.
Best boonie for the water: KastKing Sol Armis Boonie Hat
Best boonie for the water: the KastKing Sol Armis Boonie Hat, because its listing names paddling, rowing and kayaking alongside mesh venting and an adjustable chin strap.
The listing states UPF 50, a moisture wicking headband and an elastic drawstring with a rear toggle for adjustment. It describes lightweight breathable material and has 4.5 stars from 2,357 ratings.
It suits someone choosing a boonie for the activities named in the listing. The honest catch: it costs more than three times the Flyearth, and neither a brim measurement nor a numerical head size range is stated.
How to choose a men's sun hat
Compare the stated sizes and UPF numbers
These are listing specifications. A cell marked not stated means the listing text provides no figure, rather than that the hat lacks the feature.
Men's sun hat listing specifications compared| Hat | Head size | Brim width | Listed UPF |
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| Einskey | 54 to 60 cm | 10 cm | 50+ |
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| Home Prefer | not stated | 8.5 cm | 50+ |
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| Columbia | One Size | not stated | 50 in details table |
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| Oz Smart | L 55 to 60 cm; XL 60 to 65 cm | 12 cm | 50+ in features; 50 in title |
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| Surblue | Medium 55 to 60 cm | about 10 cm | 50+ |
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| Kookaburra | not stated | not stated | not stated |
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| Flyearth | about 57.2 to 61 cm | not stated | 50+ |
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| KastKing | One size | not stated | 50 |
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Use circumference before size labels
Einskey and Surblue stop at 60 cm in their stated ranges; Oz Smart's XL goes to 65 cm. Columbia and KastKing use one size wording without a numerical range. An adjustable fit is a feature, not a measurement, so do not assume those options cover every head size.
Distinguish wide brim from a measured brim
Oz Smart lists 12 cm, Einskey 10 cm, Surblue about 10 cm and Home Prefer 8.5 cm. Flyearth and Kookaburra describe a wide brim without giving its width, and Columbia and KastKing give no brim figure, so compare those four on the features they do state.
Choose the pieces you want to wear
Home Prefer's neck flap stows away, while Surblue and Flyearth have removable face and neck pieces. That distinction helps you choose between a neck flap and a face cover. If you want to carry those pieces separately, our beach bag guide covers bags for your other day out essentials.
Plain bucket hat or fishing hat look
Einskey, Oz Smart and Columbia are plain bucket and booney shapes with no flap, so they pass as everyday hats. Home Prefer, Surblue and Flyearth carry face or neck pieces and look more like fishing gear, which is the trade for the extra cover. Kookaburra is the cricket ground classic, and the linked KastKing is a camouflage print.
Compare mesh, sweatbands and adjustment
Einskey, Home Prefer and KastKing all list mesh ventilation, a sweatband or moisture wicking headband, and adjustable chin straps. Surblue lists inner mesh; Flyearth lists polyester net mesh. All five say mesh, so choose between them on the other features: flap, brim and size range.
Which hats fold for a bag
Einskey says it folds in half, Oz Smart says it is easy to fold and store, and Flyearth calls its design foldable. The other five listings say nothing about packing, so do not assume they travel flat.
Read the count beside the stars
Einskey's 35,800 ratings and Home Prefer's 10,707 provide much larger feedback counts than Oz Smart's 72 or Kookaburra's 40. Several ratings span colours and sizes. For value, Flyearth is the lowest priced pick here and still lists UPF 50+ with removable face and neck pieces.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best sun hat for men in Australia?
The Einskey Wide Brim Sun Hat is our top pick for most men. Its listing gives a 10 cm brim, mesh panels and adjustment for 54 to 60 cm heads. Choose Home Prefer if a stowable neck flap matters more, or Oz Smart if you need the XL size.
Which men's sun hat has the widest brim?
Oz Smart has the widest stated brim among these picks at 12 cm. Einskey lists 10 cm, Surblue's listed width converts to about 10 cm, and Home Prefer's details table gives 8.5 cm. Flyearth and Kookaburra say wide brim without a measurement, and Columbia and KastKing give no brim figure at all.
Which men's sun hats list UPF 50+?
Einskey, Home Prefer, Oz Smart, Surblue and Flyearth state UPF 50+. Einskey gives it in the details table and Oz Smart's title says UPF 50 without the plus. Columbia's details table gives UPF 50 and KastKing states UPF 50. Only the Kookaburra listing gives no UPF number, so do not infer one from its wide brim.
What is a good sun hat for a big head?
Oz Smart is our pick for big heads because its listing specifies L for 55 to 60 cm and XL for 60 to 65 cm. Choose the size by the stated circumference rather than the extra large wording alone. Einskey's listed range ends at 60 cm.
Which men's sun hat is the best value?
Flyearth is our best value choice: its listing includes UPF 50+, a detachable face cover, a removable neck flap and waterproof nylon, and it is the lowest priced pick here. Pick the size and colour you want on the listing and compare the current total, because a sale label alone does not tell you what the hat has.
What do buyer reviews say about the best men's sun hats?
The Einskey Wide Brim Sun Hat has 4.5 stars from 35,800 ratings, the largest count here, and Home Prefer 4.6 from 10,707. KastKing holds 4.5 from 2,357, Surblue 4.4 from 981, Columbia 4.5 from 861 and Flyearth 4.5 from 692. Oz Smart's 4.8 rests on 72 ratings and Kookaburra's 4.1 on 40.
Which men's sun hat suits the beach, fishing or kayaking?
KastKing Sol Armis names beach outings, fishing and kayaking in its listing, alongside mesh venting, an adjustable chin strap and UPF 50. Einskey also names fishing and has a listed 10 cm brim. Choose between them on fit: Einskey gives a 54 to 60 cm range, KastKing one size with a drawstring.
Should I choose a neck flap hat or a cap with a face cover?
Home Prefer suits someone who wants a neck flap that stows away for bucket hat wear. Surblue adds a removable face protector and neck flap in a cap style, while Flyearth has detachable face and neck pieces too. Decide which pieces you actually want to wear before choosing the style.
Is a cricket hat a good men's sun hat option?
Kookaburra is the cricket style option here because its listing calls it a wide brim cricket sun hat. It has 4.1 stars from only 40 ratings, with no stated brim measurement or UPF number. If a numerical UPF claim matters to your comparison, look at Home Prefer or KastKing instead.
