equipment$25–40used in 1 side quest
Wide-brim hat with chin strap
A hat with brim wide enough to shade your face and neck, plus a strap that keeps it on in wind gusts. Stays put when you're looking up at buildings or walking between wind-tunnel streets.
What to look for
- 1Brim at least 3 inches wide all around for actual sun protection
- 2Adjustable chin strap (not just elastic cord)
- 3Breathable crown material with ventilation for summer use
- 4Brim stiff enough to not flop into your eyes
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- Fashion hats with decorative straps that aren't functional
- Brims so wide they catch wind like a sail (over 4 inches gets unwieldy)
Used for: looking up at architecture without sun glare · keeping hat on during rooftop wind gusts · protecting neck during multi-hour walking tours
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
