The classic pith. No-frills, one-size-adjustable, and about the only hat the USPS uniform code allows for carriers who need real sun protection on the crown and the back of the neck. If you're delivering in Phoenix in July or anywhere else a baseball cap isn't enough, this is what you wear.
 
Vented plastic shell keeps it light on your head, interior sweatband handles the heat off your forehead, and the wide brim covers your ears and nape of your neck — the spots that burn first on a 10-hour park-and-loop.
 
The basics:
 
• Vented plastic construction, lightweight
• Adjustable interior band — one size fits most
• Removable chin strap (keeps it on windy mount routes)
• Full-brim sun coverage — top, sides, and back of neck
• Regulation USPS pith style, uniform compliant
• Wipe clean with a damp cloth
Straight talk: This is not a fashion piece. It's $30 that keeps you out of the hospital for heat exhaustion. Check with your station manager — most offices allow it for carriers on exposed routes.
 
USPS compliant. Uniform allowance eligible.