Which is better for hiking?

The Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure. It has a chin strap, a neck cape and a foldable brim, and reviewers say it stays put in wind. The Wallaroo is a fashion hat with no chin strap listed.

Which has better sun protection?

The Wallaroo is rated UPF 50+ and has a 4.5-inch brim; the Sunday Afternoons is UPF 50 with a 3.25-inch brim plus a neck cape. The Wallaroo shades more of the face, the Sunday Afternoons covers the neck.

Is the Wallaroo worth the extra money?

Only if you want the wider brim and the scrunchie style. It costs $39.75 versus $29.98 for the Sunday Afternoons as of November 4, 2026, and adds no chin strap or cape.

Which packs better for travel?

The Sunday Afternoons. Its brim folds flat and reviewers praise its packability. The Wallaroo has a wire brim you can reshape, but it is handwash cold and bulkier.

Which fits larger heads?

The Sunday Afternoons, in size L for 20.88 to 22 inches. The Wallaroo crown is 21 3/4 inches or smaller, adjusted by drawstring.

Does either have a ponytail hole?

No. A reviewer wanted one on the Sunday Afternoons, and the Wallaroo has none listed.

Wallaroo Hat Company Women's Scrunchie Sun Hat vs Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat

Buy the Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat for hiking, travel and windy days: it costs $29.98 at eBay as of November 4, 2026, packs flat, has a chin strap and neck cape, and reviewers call it light and secure. Buy the Wallaroo Scrunchie Sun Hat for everyday style and a wider brim: it costs $39.75 at Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery as of November 4, 2026, and its wire edge shapes straight or wavy. The Sunday Afternoons is cheaper and more technical; the Wallaroo is prettier and covers more of the face.

Today the Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Hat costs $9.77 less at its best price.

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