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Sitka Gear Sun Hat — Dark Under-Brim Glare Reduction in Subalpine

Glare-Cutting Sun Protection for Long Glass Sessions

Dark under-brim design — Reduces glare during long glassing sessions
Soft brim available — Won't interfere with your bowstring at draw
Quick-dry CORDURA nylon — Sheds sweat and rain fast in the field
Polygiene odor control — Silver salt treatment stops bacteria growth naturally
OPTIFADE Subalpine pattern — Breaks your outline at 50 yards or less
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Original price was: $69.00.Current price is: $48.30.

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Sitka Gear Sun Hat — Dark Under-Brim Glare Reduction in Subalpine
$69.00 Original price was: $69.00.$48.30Current price is: $48.30.

Glare-Cutting Sun Protection for Long Glass Sessions

When you're glassing ridgelines at first light, eye strain from reflected sunlight costs you opportunities. The Sitka Gear Sun Hat uses a dark under-brim to cut glare, while the soft brim clears your bowstring on the draw. This field-tested, season-proven hat is built from CORDURA nylon with mesh panels and Polygiene odor control, keeping you cool and scent-managed through long early-season sits. At just 2 ounces, you forget it's there — until you need it.

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Quick Dry Fabric
Dark Under Brim
Polygiene Odor Control
Bowstring Safe Brim
2 oz
Total Weight
50 Yards
Subalpine Optimal Range
2 Sizes
S/M and L/XL
Glare That Costs You Game, Eliminated

Glare That Costs You Game, Eliminated

Eye strain from a bright brim reflection isn't just uncomfortable — it's the reason you miss the elk bedded in the shade at 400 yards. The dark under-brim on this Sitka hat eliminates reflected light entering your eyes during long glass sessions, so you stay sharp through the last minutes of shooting light. At Hunt Premium, we don't list gear we wouldn't bet a $3,000 tag on. This hat earned its spot because it solves a real field problem — glare fatigue — without creating a new one. The soft brim clears your bowstring cleanly at full draw, which is exactly the kind of field-tested detail that separates gear worth carrying from gear worth leaving at the truck.

CORDURA Nylon That Handles Real Abuse

CORDURA Nylon That Handles Real Abuse

Two ounces of CORDURA nylon with mesh panels doesn't sound like much until you've worn it through seven straight days of early season antelope glassing in Wyoming heat. The fabric dries fast when you're sweating on a stalk, sheds rain when the afternoon thunderheads roll in, and holds up to the abrasion that comes from shoving through brush and throwing it in a pack with rangefinders and binos. Polygiene odor control uses silver salt treatment to stop bacteria growth at the source, so this hat doesn't develop that sour smell after a week of backcountry sweat. That's the kind of season-proven durability that keeps a piece of gear in your pack year after year instead of in a landfill.

Subalpine Pattern Built for Close Engagements

Subalpine Pattern Built for Close Engagements

OPTIFADE Subalpine isn't a camo print — it's a concealment system designed specifically for stalking and ambushing ungulates at ground level in vegetated terrain. At engagement ranges of 50 yards and less, this pattern breaks your outline against timber edges, brush lines, and shadow. For the bowhunter sitting a treestand edge or crawling into range on a bedded mule deer, that visual breakup matters more than any feature list. The Subalpine pattern works because it was built for the exact scenario you're in: close-range encounters where getting spotted means the hunt ends before it starts. Pair it with the dark under-brim for reduced glare, and you have a hat that does two jobs without compromising either.

Sizing & Fit Guide

Available in two sizes to cover most hunters. Select based on your typical headwear size for a secure fit during active glassing sessions.

  • Small/Medium fits standard S/M headwear sizes
  • Large/Extra Large fits standard L/XL headwear sizes
  • 2 oz total weight adds negligible pack load on multiday hunts

Built For

The OPTIFADE Subalpine pattern and functional design make this hat purpose-built for close-range big game encounters in heavy cover.

Early Season Glassing Sessions
Ground Ambush in Vegetated Terrain
Spot and Stalk at 50 Yards or Less

Full specifications

Full specifications7 data points across 4 categories

Dimensions

Weight2 oz

Power & Performance

DryingQuick Dry
Brim FeatureDark Under Brim to Refract Light

Materials

Fabric DetailsCORDURA/ Nylon with Mesh Panels
Odor ControlPolygiene Odor Control Technology

Compliance & Warranty

MPN90173
PatternOPTIFADE Subalpine

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★★★★★
“Wore this hat for eight straight days of early season elk glassing in Montana. The dark under-brim made a noticeable difference in eye fatigue by mid-afternoon compared to my old cap. Dried out fast after sweating through a stalk, and the Subalpine pattern disappeared against the timber edges. Soft brim cleared my bowstring every time. Already ordered a second one for backup.”
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First L.Bozeman, MT

When you need the perfect sun cover for those long glass sessions in the early season, grab the Sitka Gear Sun Hat. The dark underside of the brim helps reduce eye strain in bright conditions, while the soft brim won’t hinder your bowstring. The Polygiene Odor Control treated CORDURA nylon fabric allows for the quick drying of sweat and rain. Once you purchase the Sitka Gear Sun Hat for use in your everyday activities, you will find yourself saying that you should have bought two!

FEATURES

  • Quick Dry
  • Dark Under Brim to Refract Light

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: ­2 oz

Fabric Details: ­CORDURA/ Nylon with Mesh Panels

MPN: 90173

OPTIFADE SUBALPINE

Designed for stalking and ambushing ungulates from ground level in tree-covered and vegetated terrain. Subalpine is optimized for engagement ranges of 50 yards and less.

Environment: ­Vegetated Terrain
Scenario: ­Ground Ambush, Spot & Stalk

TECHNOLOGY

POLYGIENE

Polygiene Odor Control Technology is a natural fit for hunting. By permanently treating fabrics with low concentrations of silver salt, which has inherent antimicrobial properties and is naturally present in water, Polygiene safely eliminates the ability for bacteria to grow and effectively neutralizes odor.

CORDURA

Hunting is hard on gear. We integrate durable CORDURA fabrics to make products that can stand up to the inevitable abrasion hunters encounter in pursuit of game.

GORE OPTIFADE CONCEALMENT

Traditional mimicry patterns based on human vision are designed to look like a specific type of vegetation or terrain. GORE OPTIFADE Concealment is the only scientifically proven concealment pattern based on animal vision to optically fade a hunter into their surroundings. By using advanced blends of micro and macro patterns to fool animal vision rather than mimic a particular shape, GORE OPTIFADE Concealment is more versatile and more effective at getting hunters close to game.

Additional information

Color

Subalpine
Size

Large/Extra Large, Small/Medium

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Frequently Asked Questions

A ball cap with a light-colored under-brim reflects sunlight into your eyes during glassing sessions, causing fatigue that costs you game. The dark under-brim on the Sitka Sun Hat eliminates that reflected glare. At 2 ounces of CORDURA nylon with Polygiene odor control, this hat handles sweat, rain, and abrasion for years. You're paying for a specific field function — reduced eye strain and bowstring available — that a standard cap doesn't provide.
OPTIFADE Subalpine is designed for vegetated terrain and engagement ranges of 50 yards or less — ground ambush and spot-and-stalk scenarios in timber and brush. For open-country mule deer at longer distances, a different pattern may serve you better. If you're hunting broken badlands with sparse cover, consider whether Subalpine's close-range concealment matches your typical setup before committing.
No. The Sitka Sun Hat uses a soft brim specifically designed to clear your bowstring at full draw. This is a deliberate engineering choice — stiff brims on traditional caps can catch the string and throw your shot. If you shoot a compound or traditional bow from a treestand or ground blind, this hat was built with that exact scenario in mind.
Polygiene treats the fabric with low concentrations of silver salt, which has natural antimicrobial properties. It permanently eliminates the ability for odor-causing bacteria to grow on the fabric. This isn't a coating that washes out — it's built into the CORDURA nylon. After a week of backcountry sweat, the hat won't develop the sour smell that can alert game at close range.
Yes. Hunt Premium is an authorized dealer for every brand we carry. When you purchase the Sitka Gear Sun Hat from us, you receive full manufacturer warranty support. No gray-market risk, no voided warranties, no surprises if something goes wrong. We confirm authorized dealer status on every product because at any price point, you deserve the warranty coverage you're paying for.
The Sitka Gear Sun Hat comes in two sizes: Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large. If you typically wear a fitted cap between 6 7/8 and 7 1/4, go Small/Medium. If you're 7 3/8 to 7 3/4 or larger, choose Large/Extra Large. If you're between sizes, sizing up gives you a bit more room for a beanie layer underneath in cold conditions.
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30-Day Returns Not the right fit? Return within 30 days in original packaging for a full refund.

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