UPF 50+ sun protection for hiking, fishing, festivals & days out
When the UK sun finally shows up, a good boonie hat is the most practical thing you can pack. Wide-brimmed, lightweight and built for the outdoors, boonie and fisherman hats shade your face, neck and ears whether you're hiking, fishing, gardening, at a festival or just enjoying a long summer's day. Here are the best boonie and fisherman sun hats for UK summer 2026.
What is a boonie hat?
A boonie (or fisherman) hat is a soft, wide-brimmed sun hat with an adjustable chin strap, designed to be packable and practical. The all-round brim gives far better sun coverage than a cap, and the best ones offer UPF 50+ protection — blocking the vast majority of UV rays. Add a neck flap and you're covered for a full day outdoors.
Top pick: the Premium Fisherman Boonie
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How to choose your boonie hat
- Sun protection: UPF 50+ blocks the most UV — ideal for full days outside.
- Brim & neck flap: a wide brim shades your face; a neck flap covers the back of your neck.
- Waterproof: handy for British weather, fishing and hiking in the rain.
- Chin strap: keeps the hat on in wind — essential on hills and by the coast.
- Packable: soft, lightweight styles roll up into a bag or pocket.
UPF 50+ · waterproof options · from £10.99 · UK delivery
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