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Mesh Crown Breezer Hats

  • Stroller Soaka Outback Hat for Large Heads - Kakadu Australia Safari Hat Kakadu 7H16REDX Red XL (59 cm)
    Stroller Soaka Outback Hat for Large Heads - Kakadu Australia Safari Hat Kakadu 7H16BLUEX Light Blue XL (59 cm)

    Stroller Soaka Outback Hat for Large Heads - Kakadu Australia

    $ 37.00

    Beat the heat in style with this unisex Outback soaker hat, engineered for those with larger head sizes. The perforated sidewalls keep air flowing ...

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    $ 37.00
  • Extra-Large Size Soaker Hat for Women - Kakadu Australia Safari Hat Kakadu
    Extra-Large Size Soaker Hat for Women - Kakadu Australia Safari Hat Kakadu 7H16REDX Red X-Large (60 cm)

    Extra-Large Size Soaker Hat for Women - Kakadu Australia

    $ 39.00

    Designed with larger-headed women in mind, this soaker hat combines style and function in one lightweight package. The elegant Florentine lace side...

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    $ 39.00

Mesh crown hats are designed for hot, sunny days when you want real protection—but also need your hat to breathe. By adding mesh panels in the crown, these styles create cooling airflow and that “breezy” feel that makes long hours outdoors far more comfortable, especially for golf, hiking, fishing, and travel. 

Breezer safari and outback hats are a classic summer favorite. They keep the iconic safari/outback silhouette while upgrading comfort with mesh sidewalls that ventilate around your head, helping heat escape and fresh air circulate—great for the golf course and the trail. Many are also crushable/packable, so they’re easy to toss into a suitcase or golf bag and pop back into shape.

For a more casual outdoor vibe, boonie hats often feature a mesh insert in the sidewall or crown area for extra airflow, keeping the feel relaxed while improving comfort in peak heat. Trail hats can also come with mesh crown inserts, combining ventilation with functional brims and adventure-ready design.

Some mesh crown hats go a step further with special performance features:

  • Insect-repellent treatments (commonly permethrin bonded to fabric) help deter biting insects—ideal for hiking, camping, and humid destinations.

  • Evaporative cooling designs use moisture + airflow to create a cooling effect—making breezer soaker hats feel even more comfortable in extreme heat.

Bottom line: if you want a hat that feels lighter, cooler, and more wearable in high temperatures, mesh crown breezer hats are one of the smartest upgrades you can make for summer sun protection.