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Protecting skin from sun - June vs. October
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[QUOTE="lt56ny, post: 1132310, member: 19122"] Do not listen to us as others have also said, listen to your medical professional and then take all the precautions you can, This is my recommendation: Here is a story rating the top hats for sun protection. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-sun-hat[/URL] I have been using the Outdoor Research Sun Runner cap for every camino. The cape is removable but I also just had a skin cancer scare which thankfully was negative but I will be wearing this cap with the flap from now on. It says it is rated a 7 for comfort and durability but I would rate it higher. It may not be the most fashionable cap but I can tell you when I walked the VDLP in mid October and the sun was pounding down at 90+F without a cloud in the sky I was able to tighten the cape over my face and virtually everything was protected except my eyes. Really easy to wash and if it is hot you can soak it in cold water and put it back on and it cools you down. Good luck One other note I walked in a very light pair of pants (never shorts) and UV protective long sleeve shirts and I did not feel any hotter than if I walked in a short sleeve shirt and short pants. Glad i did. There was no shade early on the Via De La Plata and like I said the sun was pounding. I was carrying 3 liters of water and drank them and more every day. [/QUOTE]
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