I prefer to just fish with hooded shirts (long sleeve or short sleeve) that have a pretty big hood. I always wear a hat as well. Keeps the sun off my face. I don't mind a gater when it's not 85+ degrees outside but when it's hot I just loathe having something tight around my neck and face all day. Hoodies solved that for me.

I wear the hoodies plus the facemask plus a wide brim breathable hat. I HATE sunscreen and since I went to the breathable stuff, I feel much better at the end of the day. If it gets too hot, just pour some cool water or soak the mask/hood.

The question was “what’s your favorite.” Perhaps cwil doesn’t feel he has a need to try any others, and the one he mentioned is his favorite?

Either way, relax. 298 posts since 2009 is hardly the hallmark of a person who just likes to see themselves make a post.

Simms is great

Their hats are legit. I have one. Wide brim hat I ever owned.

Mojo made a great one then decide to stop making them. I found 10 on some site and bought them all. I work outside and wear one everyday. They are easy to breathe in and keeps the sun out. They are the best I have ever found but just my opinion.

This is what we have been doing as well.

The Huk ICON X Hoodie is a really good product!

Reading comprehension is a skill you lack.

Has anyone tried both the HUK and Simms gaiters? I’m torn between the two of them. The HUK one I’m looking at is like a traditional gaiter and it’s made of a sort of microfiber or dri-fit type of material. The Simms one linked here I like how it’s more contoured and has the breather area on the front of it. I’m curious as too which one fits better and is more breathable.

The basic cotton one I have now is too hot in the summer sun and a little hard to breathe in.

I have the HUK gaiter and really like it - very breathable and does not fog my glasses. No issues with it fitting nice and snug. Have only had a few months so can't speak to durability.

I picked up a gaiter and a hat made by a company called Mission at Walmart last weekend. They are made out of some type of fabric that when you wet it and snap it, it has some sort of cooling effect for a couple of hours then you just repeat the process. I used it mowing this past weekend and I was somewhat surprised at how it actually worked pretty good and kept me cool and protected from all of the dust and pollen from mowing. Can't wait to check it out in a tournament this weekend.

Biggest problem I have is because I have a big face and head physically not literally so the one size fits all is not comfortable at all. I can't even find a face mask that will fit to go to Walmart and a bandanna is to small too.

Coolibar Sun Protection

They make good stuff.

The one I posted comfortably fits my jug head.

I have both. The Huk is a cylindrical shape so it's not contoured to your head. It is really tight in places. I find it very uncomfortable to wear and it fogs up my sunglasses.

The Simms, on the other hand, is quite contoured for the head and face area. It has holes across the nose and mouth area that greatly reduce any fogging. It is very enjoyable to wear but I've used mine for two seasons and it is pretty worn out now. I'd happily buy another but just wanted to see what else people have experience with.