  BUCKET HATS & BOONIE HATSA bucket hat is a soft hat with a wide and downwards sloping brim which is worn by both men and women. The brim offers shade from the sun for the eyes and face. They are usually made from heavy-duty cotton fabrics such as denim, or canvas. Two metal eyelets are commonly placed on each side of the hat so that it is cool to wear on hot days. They are also favored by competition archers, who require their aim to be unimpeded by glare, and their drawn bowstring to be unimpeded by a wide-brimmed hat. A boonie hat is a form of wide-brim hat commonly used by militaries. Its design is similar to a bucket hat but with a stiffer brim. Often a fabric tape band of 'branch loops' is sewn around the crown of the hat. The crown may be vented with rivets or mesh panels. Snaps may also be provided with which to fix the brim in the style of a bush hat. (Model wearing: Dorfman - The Classic Bucket Rain Club Hat - Tan color)
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