Bucket hats are the top choice for camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities, which were first created as outdoor sporting caps. Bucket hats designed for outdoor use are typically waterproof and very sturdy. However, they are now becoming a popular fashion accessory. Here are 3 types of bucket hats.
Boonie bucket hat
A Boonie bucket hat is a particular style of bucket hat that first appeared in the U.S. Army. They gained popularity for their wide brim as U.S. forces adopted them to wear in humid jungle environments. This type of flat-brim bucket hat has features including:
- A chin strap to help keep the hat on even when moving or when the weather is bad.
- A foliage ring around the hat's base to hold leaves or other camouflage-enhancing plants.
- A particular pattern of camouflage, usually in brown and green tones.
Fishing bucket hats
The bucket hat was first developed as a fishing cap and is still popular today. Originating in Ireland, fishing bucket hats have spread throughout the world, and many people still prefer this design for their outdoor recreational needs.
Traditionally made from cotton or tweed, fishing caps are waterproof. Fishermen could shield their faces and necks from the rain thanks to the wide, circular brim, which later became recognized as a symbol of marine life.
These qualities still apply to fishing bucket hats of today, although they are now generally made of khaki or water-resistant synthetic materials. For further convenience, even when fishing in swiftly flowing rivers or on choppy seas, fishing hats frequently come with a chin strap.
Fashion bucket hats
Many people may now know bucket hats as a fashion accessory, with everyone wearing them, from youth to A-list celebrities. Customers have a wide range of choices - there are cute bucket hats, like the ones with emoji prints and patchwork bucket hats, or funny bucket hats with clownish stuffed animals on them. Custom bucket hats are in trend right now. Because they allow customers to add self-created designs, some people go with smiley faces, and others simply put their names on the hat. The top choice for many people is those cool bucket hats in solid colors (usually black) or cheetah print bucket hats.
