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Jun 10, 2026 1:52 PM

Solar-Powered Fan UPF 50+ Wide Brim Hat

$10

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That Daily Deal has Solar-Powered Fan UPF 50+ Wide Brim Hat for $19.99 - $10 when you apply coupon code SOLARFANHAT at checkout = $9.99. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • One-Size-Fits-All w/ adjustable drawstring
  • Lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking UPF 50+ fabric
  • Solar-Powered Cooling
  • Dual power modes (Solar + USB)
  • Adjustable airflow w/ 3 speed settings

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That Daily Deal has Solar-Powered Fan UPF 50+ Wide Brim Hat for $19.99 - $10 when you apply coupon code SOLARFANHAT at checkout = $9.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member Red_Liz for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • One-Size-Fits-All w/ adjustable drawstring
  • Lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking UPF 50+ fabric
  • Solar-Powered Cooling
  • Dual power modes (Solar + USB)
  • Adjustable airflow w/ 3 speed settings

Editor's Notes

Written by Neo45 | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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robisodd
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Why does the product look different in every picture? Are the solar panels circles or are they rounded squares? Is the hat tan or grey? Do the fans tilt or are they locked in place? In the third picture (with the sweaty guy holding architectural drawings), what are those blurry things coming out of the fans? Are those exposed blades??
Is this just AI slop?
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softrider
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Got close to picking one up despite the geeky appearance. But decided to go to Amazon to get a general impression of how these hats work in the real world. There are several brands, ranging around $20-30. Two major complaints: (1) the fans are too heavy, causing the brims to collapse vertically and (2) despite the USB charge, they often don't work when the sun isn't shining.

Based on the girl model pictured on That Daily Deal, this might be the hat at Amazon. Note it only has 5 reviews, so I had to look at similar hats to get reviews of these hats.
https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Po...=8-49&th=1
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kbystrak
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It ripped out my hair. Don't buy one of these things if you have long hair.
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Community Reviews

This solar fan hat is meant for hands free cooling and sun protection, with a ventilated wide brim and a battery option when the sun is not strong enough. The main appeal is the novelty of built in fans for hot weather, and it can even be worn backwards to push air toward the neck. The biggest problems are weak solar performance, loud fans, and a heavy design that can collapse the brim or pull hair. Fit and finish also draw complaints, including Mini USB charging, color mismatches, and a brim that arrives folded or flimsy.

  • The hat is ventilated rather than blowing out through the top, which clarifies how airflow is intended to work.

    cougnole

  • A neck fan add-on can be purchased during checkout to extend cooling coverage beyond the main hat area.

    rileyper

  • Using an alternate power mode with a battery can make the fan work better than relying on solar alone.

    ctz

  • Wearing the hat backwards can direct airflow toward the neck for improved cooling compared with front-facing fan use.

    Vegassand

  • The fan can be too heavy and may cause the wide brim to collapse or flip down after use.

    softriderlinesplicecyberchoCaptJan

  • The solar charging performance can be weak, and the fan may not work well when the sun is not shining.

    softriderctzlinespliceVegassand

  • The fan can be extremely loud, which can make the hat uncomfortable to wear.

    Rentctz

  • The product can arrive with fit and condition problems, including color mismatch, Mini-USB charging, and a folded brim that weakens support.

    CaptJan

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Jun 13, 2026 2:29 PM
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Joined Nov 2025
SkillfulRiver536Jun 13, 2026 2:29 PM
78 Comments
Looks fun. Going to buy one. Big Grin
Jun 13, 2026 2:35 PM
197 Comments
Joined Jul 2008
Oliver744Jun 13, 2026 2:35 PM
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Quote from Pi.314 View quoted comment :
how does it blow out thru the top of hat?!
Magnets
Jun 13, 2026 2:51 PM
757 Comments
Joined Jan 2007
wfg97079Jun 13, 2026 2:51 PM
757 Comments
Looks like an effective form of birth control.
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Jun 13, 2026 3:43 PM
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Honest-IJMJun 13, 2026 3:43 PM
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What on earth?!😆
Jun 13, 2026 4:51 PM
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Joined Apr 2015
JediNick23Jun 13, 2026 4:51 PM
74 Comments
I don't even know whether this instance of this concept is well-executed, I'm mostly just upvoting because I want to encourage more out-of-the-box thinking with wearable electronics
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Jun 13, 2026 4:54 PM
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ctzJun 13, 2026 4:54 PM
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Quote from TheFudge View quoted comment :
This guy does the best gadget reviews. Verdict, this fan doesnt work well lol. Shocker https://youtu.be/iZ5X3hLLgkE?is=waFhtWFIRfJiw-AP
1) too noisy, 2) solar is TOO weak, 3) if you don't mind using battery, that'll work.
Jun 13, 2026 5:32 PM
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Azrael_the_CatJun 13, 2026 5:32 PM
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Quote from CyanNest3122 View quoted comment :
Cool idea. But I'll probably wait till they come out with perfected versions due to comments. I have neck fan and portable hanging fan which I think may be more useful because you can angle it to other parts of the body.
Also, having the fans blow in my face all the time.. I think will make more trouble for my dry eyes.
it's hard to have a perfected version of a terrible idea.

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Jun 13, 2026 5:34 PM
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Azrael_the_CatJun 13, 2026 5:34 PM
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Quote from JediNick23 View quoted comment :
I don't even know whether this instance of this concept is well-executed, I'm mostly just upvoting because I want to encourage more out-of-the-box thinking with wearable electronics
There are plenty of good ideas in the world, no need to encourage terrible ones.
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Jun 13, 2026 7:45 PM
808 Comments
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chucktaylurJun 13, 2026 7:45 PM
808 Comments
Be prepared for the amount of poon youll attract wearing this thing.
Jun 13, 2026 8:06 PM
226 Comments
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linespliceJun 13, 2026 8:06 PM
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Quote from robisodd View quoted comment :
Why does the product look different in every picture? Are the solar panels circles or are they rounded squares? Is the hat tan or grey? Do the fans tilt or are they locked in place? In the third picture (with the sweaty guy holding architectural drawings), what are those blurry things coming out of the fans? Are those exposed blades??Is this just AI slop?
Yep, AI garbage. You will be lucky to feel the fans or they will only last 2 minutes or they will be so heavy the brim flips down. You will not get anything like the photographs.
Jun 13, 2026 9:00 PM
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cyberchoJun 13, 2026 9:00 PM
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After a few uses, I find it hard to believe the brim will stay taught and hold up the fans well. Hard pass for me.
Jun 13, 2026 10:08 PM
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netstrollerJun 13, 2026 10:08 PM
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It really blows me away.
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Jun 13, 2026 10:29 PM
259 Comments
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stag3Jun 13, 2026 10:29 PM
259 Comments
lol there's no way the brim will stay up with that weight.
Jun 14, 2026 2:27 AM
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RentJun 14, 2026 2:27 AM
248 Comments
These are awful and the fans are so loud it's unbearable

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Jun 14, 2026 7:28 AM
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dj_esunaJun 14, 2026 7:28 AM
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AI product photos are a turn off for me

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