{"product_id":"the-solace","title":"The Solace - Not just protection. Presence","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Solace: A UPF 50+ Sun Hat with Mesh Panels and a Removable Neck Flap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Solace is TheRecreations' UPF 50+ sun hat — a structured-but-packable brim, breathable side mesh panels, and a removable neck flap that adds full neck coverage when the sun is at its strongest. Designed for long days under harsh sun, from trail hikes to city walks, where regular caps don't cover enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specs at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide-brim sun hat with mesh side panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e UPF 50+ (blocks 98% of UV rays)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Structured for shape, packable for travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide panels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mesh for continuous airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck flap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable — attach for full neck coverage, detach for a cleaner silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jungle Scout, Glacier Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long sun exposure — full-day hikes, beach trips, fieldwork, city walks in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is The Solace designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built for the part of the day when a regular cap stops being enough. The wide brim shades the face, ears, and shoulders. The mesh side panels keep heat from building up under the hat. The removable neck flap covers the back of the neck — the area most often missed by sunscreen and most often burned on long days outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the removable neck flap work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach it for long sun exposure (mountain hikes, beach days, fieldwork) when you need maximum coverage. Detach it for daily use where you want the cleaner silhouette of a standard wide-brim sun hat. The hat works equally well either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does The Solace compare to The Camp Classic or The Little Explorer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Solace\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adult wide-brim sun hat with mesh panels and a removable neck flap. Best for the most sun-exposed days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Camp Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adult running\/everyday cap with UPF 50+. Best for a low-profile silhouette for running and trail use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Little Explorer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wide-brim kids' bucket hat with UPF 50+. The kids' counterpart to The Solace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs The Solace sustainable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheRec focuses on recycled materials and lower-impact fabric choices across its range, and supports environmental cleanup initiatives across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does The Solace fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDesigned to fit a wide range of adult head sizes. Contact gearcrew@therecreations.com with your head circumference for a fit recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Solace unisex?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the wide-brim shape and colour choices are designed to suit any wearer who needs serious sun protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I wash The Solace?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMachine wash cold with mild detergent on a delicate or small cycle. Detach the neck flap before washing. Tumble dry low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the neck flap interfere with a backpack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a small daypack it sits comfortably under the straps. For larger backpacks with high collars, detaching the flap may be more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs The Solace good for beach days?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the wide brim, UPF 50+ rating, mesh airflow, and optional neck flap make it especially well-suited to beach trips and sustained UV exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout TheRecreations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheRecreations (TheRec for short) is an Indian outdoor apparel brand making technical caps, hats, and lightweight outerwear for runners, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. 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