What headgear for winter convertible driving?

[the pips]

Following on from the thread on using cars top down made me wonder what the collective wisdom is on appropriate headgear.
Of course the car is going to determine the headgear to some extent. I've got a 1985 R107 Mercedes SL500 so more often than not I wear a beanie or occasionally a Brian Johnson style paperboy cap. But how about a Flat cap? hmm, don't own a cravat or the string back gloves. or Baseball cap? maybe a Deerstalker?
What do you wear? and what makes you snigger when you seem someone elses choice.

Cheers
Doug

[carmadgaz]

Always wear a beanie of some description unless it's really warm outside as my head sticks into the airstream in a MX-5 quite readily.

For that reason I don't wear baseball caps. Tried that once, had to turn around and go collect it as the wind got under the peak and flicked it off!

[51mes]

Pistonheads beanie here for the S2000 ;-)

[jmorgan]

Whatever it is, tie it on. Whether that is a bit of string or straps as part of the head covering device, does not matter as long as it is secure. Or you will be stopping to go back and get it at some point.

[Impasse]

Something metal welded to the rest of your car?

[dxg]

Beanie (and a buff on the really cold days).

[RDB]

Normally a beanie, but I've got a daft looking furry trapper hat for when it's really cold

[VonSenger]

Paper bag?
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[Bobcossie656]

[medieval]

Bobcossie656 said:

That would be airborne in seconds sir

[7mike]

Gaz. said:

If it's cold enough to need a hat then I put the roof up.

I did that once, it was st; been folded away for the best part of six years now.

On topic; baseball cap in a 7 for me. Low winter sun and no visor can be a problem otherwise.

[andy43]

the pips said:

Of course the car is going to determine the headgear to some extent. I've got a 1985 R107 Mercedes SL500

I had an R107 and the wind deflector made a massive difference - if you haven't got one I'd recommend it before you try a hat.

[Poopipe]

Gaz. said:

If it's cold enough to need a hat then I put the roof up.

Lacks commitment


Balaclava is the best answer (ira style obviously)

[Gabby123]

Agree with 7mike on baseball cap. The long peak is an excellent sun visor.

[Japveesix]

I wear a beanie and my girlfriend wears a fairly subtle warm furry hat like this:

[Matt UK]

RDB said:

Normally a beanie, but I've got a daft looking furry trapper hat for when it's really cold

Ditto. I also have a caterham beanie that has a sort of peak. More useful than I thought it would be.

[henrycrun]

Fur lined flying helmet

[LHRFlightman]

51mes said:

Pistonheads beanie here for the S2000 ;-)

Snap! For both car, and hat.

[Codswallop]

Beardo is the best choice - keeps both your head and your powerfully built goatee warm

[Atmospheric]

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