Men's Sun Hats & Sun Caps UPF 50+

A good sun protection routine starts with the right hat. Solbari’s collection of men's sun hats and caps includes options for every outdoor activity, from golf and hiking to fishing, travel, and beach days. The range features the bestselling Traveler Broad Brim Sun Hat UPF 50+ with its packable 3.25-inch brim and moisture-wicking sweatband, Wide Brim styles for increased face and neck coverage, Bucket Hats with great style and practical sun protection, and Ultimate Protection designs including flap-neck styles for high-UV environments.

While a standard baseball cap shades the forehead and part of the face, it leaves the ears, sides of the face, and back of the neck exposed. A men's sun hat with a brim of at least 3 inches all round provides better coverage across these commonly exposed areas, making it a better choice for extended time outdoors. Those who prefer a cap-style silhouette can also find a practical sun cap within our men's collection.

Every hat is independently tested and certified UPF 50+, blocking at least 98% of harmful UVA and UVB rays. Solbari sun hats help protect the covered skin from UV exposure. When the skin is not covered with UPF 50+ fabric, it is recommended to wear SPF sunscreen. Customers should remain aware that UV rays can bounce off surfaces, so wearing sunscreen on skin not covered by UPF 50+ fabric is essential. Selected fabrics and styles also carry the Skin Cancer Foundation Recommended Seal.

Explore men's bucket hats or learn more about UPF 50+ protection.

Sun cap or wide brim: choosing the right style

The right hat comes down to the level of coverage you need and the activities you do outdoors. Bucket hats offer a relaxed, packable design with a 3-inch all-round brim, making them popular for fishing, hiking, walking, outdoor work, and casual beach days. Wide brim styles provide a more structured look, with brim widths ranging from 3.25 inches to over 5 inches for increased face, ear, and neck coverage during golf, travel, beach days, and everyday outdoor use.

The Traveler Broad Brim Sun Hat is the most versatile option and the best-selling hat in the collection. Its 3.25-inch brim helps provide shade to the face, ears, and neck, while the packable construction, adjustable fit, and moisture-wicking sweatband make it practical for travel and active outdoor lifestyles. For more exposed environments, such as open-water fishing, alpine hiking, or long workdays in direct sun, the Ultimate Protection range and flap-neck styles provide extra coverage across the back of the neck. Solbari hats help protect covered skin from UV exposure with their UPF 50+ fabric. 

Every UPF hat in our men's range includes practical features such as adjustable sizing, moisture wicking sweatband, and travel-friendly construction.

Explore men's wide-brim sun hats or flap-neck sun hats.

Why a UPF sun hat outperforms a regular cap

Many standard baseball caps and cotton hats are often not tested for UV protection and may provide only limited coverage. A men's UV hat certified with UPF 50+ sun protection is independently tested to block at least 98% of UVA and UVB rays, while the full-circle brim helps provide some shade to the ears, sides of the face, and neck.

The ears and back of the neck are among the areas most frequently exposed to UV in those who spend regular time outdoors. A men's UPF broad brim sun hat helps cover these commonly exposed areas while providing more consistent protection than a forward-facing cap alone.

Despite the additional coverage, Solbari's hats look and feel like premium outdoor headwear. From broad-brim and bucket styles to flap-neck designs, the range covers everything from golf and hiking to fishing, travel, and everyday outdoor use.

Pair your hat with men's polos and shirts for complete outdoor coverage.

Solbari FAQs

A good men's sun hat should have UPF 50+ certification, a brim of at least 3 inches all around to provide shade for the face, ears, and neck, an adjustable fit, and a moisture-wicking sweatband for comfort. If you travel regularly, a packable design is also worth considering. Explore men's wide brim sun hats.

A sun cap for men typically refers to a bucket hat or cap with an all-round brim and a more casual, packable design. A sun hat usually has a wider, more structured brim. Both provide more complete coverage than a standard baseball cap and are available with UPF 50+ protection.

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a minimum 3-inch brim all around for meaningful coverage. Solbari's men's sun hat collection starts at 3.25 inches and extends to 5+ inches, with flap neck styles available for even greater protection in high-UV environments.

Yes. The Traveler Broad Brim Sun Hat, Bucket Hat collection and most Solbari hats are easily packable for travel, outdoor adventures, and golf trips. Most UPF hat men's styles can be folded or packed flat without losing their shape.

Yes. Regular hats are rarely tested for UV sun protection and may offer only limited coverage. Solbari's hats are independently tested and certified UPF 50+, blocking at least 98% of UVA and UVB rays while providing all-round shade for the face, ears, and neck. Learn more about UPF 50+ protection.