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Walking Hats - What to Wear on Top When Walking

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Updated September 05, 2011

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Walking Hats - What to Wear on Your Head When Walking
Walkers and runners await a race start

Walkers and runners await a race start

Wendy Bumgardner ©
What do you wear on your head when you go walking? It probably depends on the weather and how much you want to avoid hat hair.

There are pros and cons for each kind of headwear, from baseball caps to buffs to balaclavas. You always have the option of going bare on top.

The Sun Visor: Not my favorite, but one of the best ways to avoid hat hair.

The Billed Cap: A better choice to protect your head.

Sun Hat Styles: To prevent red neck.

Scarves and Buffs: Minimalist, packable headcoverings.

Winter Hat Styles: Keeping warm.

Rainy Weather Head Coverings: Stay dry.

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