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Frillneck 'Urban Turban' sun protection headwear
- Category: Kayak fishing apparel
- Published on Friday, 04 December 2009 21:37
- Written by Josh
Back in December of 2008 I praised the Berghaus Aquafoil hat, which I stated was pretty much the consummate kayak fishing cap. Now that I've spent a couple of months further north I should really rephrase that and call it the consummate cool to cold weather kayaking cap, because it's simply too well insulated for use in the significantly warmer climate in these parts. I'm really very glad I have it though, because rumour has it that it does indeed get cold up here in Nth NSW during the meat of winter. Besides... no doubt I'll end up yak fishing further south again sooner or later.
Being that it is just to hot for use in the warmer months in the northern reaches of NSW I've had to find something more suitable and I've found that in the Frillneck 'Urban Turban' cap, which has been popular amongst northern based Aussie kayak fishermen for some time. It's made of a lightweight micro-mesh fabric (Aussie made apparently) that wicks moisture away. It also has a 50+ UPF rating and that, coupled with it's arabian influenced design makes it absolutely perfect for use in the scorching Aussie sun. It's also designed in such a way that allows it to be used in various ways, offering varying levels of shaded protection. And because it is so light it just drapes softly over the neck and shoulders, unlike the Columbia equivalent, which is actually rather stiff and much warmer. I find the Frillneck far more comfortable to use, both in terms of feel and insulation, or lacktherof. The micromesh allows air to pass through easily, whereas the Columbia one I have does not. I can see why it's so popular amongst Aussie kayak fishoes.
The Frillneck micro-mesh Urban Turbans are also available in a whole range of colours, from safety orange to earthy tones of olive and sand. And perhaps best of all, at around $30 it's also reasonably priced... not to mention it's Aussie owned and designed.
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