chaoshats.com
Two Pom Poms are better than one, especially if you only have to buy one hat! Pom poms are the new “IT” hat fashion statement—frivolous and fun, and we love the fluffy four-inch poms that come with the Double-D  Beanie. The hand-knitted acrylic beanie fits snug without being tight and has a soft, textured weave.  A buttonhole loop on the top allows you to pick your choice of poms, pink for a monochromatic pallet or purple for a when you wanna let your freak flag bounce behind you, for example.  Just remove one pom and attach the other. Voila, a different hat! In a sports world dominated by the extreme (read: serious) we toast this tribute to devil-may-care fashion. Hot chocolate and marshmallows not included.
Comes in white (with extra pink pom-pom), pink (with extra purple), black (with extra pink), and blue (with extra lime)


www.chromebagsstore.com
So you bought your bike helmet based on its lightness and breathability, and those vents served ya well…until the temps get a bit brisk.  The gear-obsessed might start shopping for cold-weather helmets. But as much as we love your impulse, we suggest you top yourself off with Chrome’s new Chuey Custom cap. Modeled after the trad cycling hat, the Chuey fits snug, with a short, stiff brim that offers a splash of bona fide fashion. Functionally, the cap fits nicely under a helmet, and that diminutive brim actually makes a huge difference in shielding yourself from the elements. The cotton has been treated so that’s nearly windproof, which gives it a bit more weather protection. Butif you’ve got a large head, you’re out of luck—there’s only one size (though a bit of elastic at the back offers some give). More unpredictable? Each hat is hand-made, with brim fabric sporting whatever bit of stylish pattern happens to be on hand. Personally we think it’s great to have a bit of individuality and unpredictably in an industry that typically strives for assembly-line perfection.

www.headsweats.com, 2 ounces
The fashion buzz? Hats are IN. For the outdoorsy crowd, hats are not only a great way to accessorize, but they provide invaluable protection from the sun.  At just 2 ounces, the Dry Visibility Hat is a super lightweight baseball-style cap with an easy-to-adjust sizing strap and a soft, sweat-absorbing, cushioning inner band.  The polyester shell material is waterproof, windproof, and machine washable.  While the bill is rigid, the cap part of the hat squishes down to the size of a bandana, so it easily stows in a pocket or pack.  Best of all, the cap has highly reflective stripes and logo—garnering it a rating of “high visibility” according to the European Standard, EN71 (Europeans have ratings for nearly everything). We like the neon yellow as it’s cheery and bright, but the caps is also available in both black and white.

www.nobis.ca
You wear a lot of different hats in life: desk minion, kid chauffeur, chef de cuisine of votre maison. But when you get to put on an actual hat (or visor, or helmet) you’re really up to something fun. The Nobis Joel sun hat is no exception. For chill times at the beach, by the pool, or in the garden, the extra-large brim will keep the sun at bay. On the inside, a lightweight cotton lining and quick-dry sweatband keep you comfy in the summer heat, while the straw and linen outer will have you feeling like a character in a modern-day Gone with the Wind. The hat comes in Brown (pictured, and by far the most “Scarlet”), Blue (made with a lightweight denim cotton/linen blend), and Black (which features a subtle herringbone detail). And, no, that’s not one of our fearless Gearzilla testers in the photo. But this hat can make just about anyone look that good.