Rain Hats

[RedLeader]

Does anyone use a rain hat? I find having a hood up all day very uncomfortable but in the Northern Ireland weather having it rain for an extended period isn't exactly unusual.

Anyone any experience or recommendations?

[twentyclicks]

I've used my north face sun hat on those vertical, drippy days. It gets soaked and flops around my ears, but keeps the drips farther from the face.

I've seen a full-brim Outdoor Research waterproof hat, but otherwise its caps or mountain hats (with the ear covers). Think with any hat like that you'd need to expect a bit of neck leakage, even with a buff-buffer.