Frogwatch wrote:
This past weekend in the woods was beautiful except for one thing.
Although it was only 88 degrees, I felt as if I was overheated from
tromping thru the woods. Most of the time I was wearing a caving
helmet and I found that when I took it off I was much more comfy. In
the past, I have noticed I cannot wear any sort of hat in anything but
winter weather otherwise I overheat. Instead I wear a visor to block
the sun from my eyes. I have concluded that most of my overheating is
because my head gets too warm. It is no longer a matter of simply
being uncomfortable but has become a serious safety issue for me.
So, how much would getting a crew cut haircut help? Generally, I
think having some hair prevents sunburn. Those of you who have little
hair, how much do you burn? Does sunscreen help? Would a bandanna
soaked in cold water help. In the past, I have dunked a hat in water
to cool by evaporation and it helps some.


I wear a cotton baseball cap or a cotton boating hat with a full
circular brim. If it is really hot on the boat, I dip the hat in the
water and put it back on.