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Solar 802535/3.7Vd.c.,800mAh,2.96Wh Fishing Hat Review

By Cole Rivera · Rods & reels editor · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-07-12

4.2 (31) Amazon rating$28.99100+ bought last month

Our verdict

This fabric and mesh fishing hat costs $28.99 for a 2 pack, working out to roughly $14.50 per hat, but its 4.2 star rating across 31 reviews is the lowest score in this comparison. The 2 pack format is the main draw for buyers who want a spare on hand.

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Best for

Buyers who want two hats for one purchase and value having a spare in the fishing bag, and who are comfortable with a rating that trails the rest of this comparison and a smaller review count.

Skip if

Skip it if you only need one hat and want the best per unit rating, since this listing's 4.2 stars is the lowest in this comparison and every other option here scores at least 4.4 stars on a single hat purchase.

  • Material Fabric, Mesh
  • Weight 1.1 Pounds
  • Size Standard
  • Color Yellow
  • Pieces 2
  • Priced 71% above the category median ($16.99 across 121 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.1/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.2/5

    4.2 average across 31 owner ratings

  • Popularity0.7/5

    31 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

Buying a fishing hat as a 2 pack changes the math compared to every other option in this comparison. At $28.99 for two hats, the per hat cost works out to about $14.50, cheaper than the $16.99 single hat options and far below the $75 Sunday VCHLCS, even though the sticker price sits toward the higher end.

The rating tells a more mixed story. At 4.2 stars across 31 reviews, this is both the lowest score and one of the smallest review samples in the set, where competitors range from 4.4 to 4.8 stars and from 46 to 10,800 reviews. Bought last month sits at 100+, matching the Sunday and Koloa Surf listings but trailing the higher volume hats in this comparison.

The fabric and mesh construction and 1.1 pound weight for the pack point to a hat built with ventilation in mind, useful for hot weather fishing. For buyers focused purely on per unit value and the convenience of a backup hat, the 2 pack format has real appeal, but the rating gap compared to the rest of this comparison is worth weighing against that convenience.

Pros

  • 2 pack format brings the per hat cost to roughly $14.50
  • Fabric and mesh construction supports ventilation in hot weather
  • Yellow colorway offers high visibility compared to neutral toned competitors
  • Having a spare hat included covers loss or damage on a trip
  • Standard sizing simplifies the fit decision compared to hats requiring a size selection

Cons

  • 4.2 star rating is the lowest in this comparison
  • Only 31 reviews, one of the smallest samples in the set
  • 100+ bought last month trails the higher volume hats by a wide margin
  • At 1.1 pounds for the pack, it is heavier than single hat listings
  • Total price of $28.99 is higher upfront than any single hat option except the $75 Sunday hat

Specifications

MaterialFabric, Mesh
Weight1.1 Pounds
SizeStandard
ColorYellow
Pieces2

Performance notes

The fabric and mesh combination suggests a two material build, likely a woven fabric crown paired with mesh panels for airflow, a common approach for keeping the head cooler during warm weather fishing. At 1.1 pounds for the pack, each hat individually is a modest, wearable weight, though that combined figure is heavier than the single hat weights implied elsewhere in this comparison. The standard size listed means buyers should expect a general fit rather than a size specific one. Shipping as a 2 pack in yellow, a high visibility color, makes this a practical choice for anyone who wants a backup on hand or wants to outfit a fishing partner from the same purchase. The tradeoff shown in the facts is that this practicality comes with the lowest rating in the comparison set, so buyers should weigh the value of a spare hat against a rating that sits below every competitor here.

What buyers say

At 4.2 stars across 31 reviews, this listing has both the lowest rating and one of the thinnest review samples in this comparison, where other hats range from 4.4 to 4.8 stars with review counts as high as 10,800. A small sample paired with the lowest score in the set suggests more inconsistency in buyer experience than the competing hats show. The 100+ bought last month figure matches the pace of the premium priced Sunday hat and the Koloa Surf cap, both of which also sit at the lower end of monthly demand in this comparison. Together, the pattern points to a hat that has not built the same track record as its competitors, even though the 2 pack format may still appeal to buyers prioritizing value per unit over top tier reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hats come in this listing?

It ships as a 2 pack for $28.99 total, which works out to roughly $14.50 per hat, cheaper per unit than the $16.99 single hat options in this comparison. That per unit math makes it one of the more cost effective choices here, even though the combined sticker price looks higher at first glance.

How does the 4.2 star rating compare to other fishing hats?

It is the lowest rating in this comparison, where competitors range from 4.4 to 4.8 stars. It is also based on only 31 reviews, a smaller sample than most of the other listings. That combination of the lowest score and one of the thinnest review samples means this listing has the least proven track record of any hat in this set.

What material is this fishing hat made from?

It uses a fabric and mesh construction, which typically combines a woven crown with ventilated mesh panels, a build suited to warm weather fishing where airflow matters. That ventilation can matter more on hot days than on cooler ones, and buyers should weigh that against the lower overall rating this listing carries in the comparison.

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