Dual Fan Wide Brim Hat with Solar Charging
Cooling Fan Mesh Baseball Cap with Solar Panels
About This Collection
Welcome to CapyCool’s Cooling Hats with Built-in Fans - the smart way to beat Australia’s harsh summer. These hats don’t just keep a cool breeze flowing across your face, they also shield you from the sun’s brutal UV rays. Perfect for gardening, fishing, long walks, or a hot day on the job site, they give you shade and airflow in one. No more sweaty discomfort or sunburnt afternoons, just reliable protection and instant, wearable cooling when you need it most.
Why Choose a Cooling Hat with UV Protection?
Most hats keep the sun off, but they trap heat and make you sweat. Most portable fans keep you cool, but they’re bulky and tie up your hands. CapyCool’s fan hats fix both problems in one simple design:
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Built-in fans that push fresh air directly across your forehead
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Wide-brim and UV-blocking fabric to keep you safe from harmful rays
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Hands-free cooling for gardening, fishing, tradie work, camping or sports
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Solar-powered and USB Battery so you’re never without a breeze
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Durable, breathable fabrics designed for Aussie heat
It’s the ultimate two-in-one: sun safety plus cooling comfort.
Cooling Fan Hat Styles to Suit Every Aussie
We stock a range of designs so you can pick what works best for your lifestyle:
🌞 Wide Brim Cooling Hat with Dual Fans
Perfect for full-day outdoor work or long fishing trips. The wide brim shields your neck and face while dual fans keep air moving.
🧢 Lightweight Mesh Cap with Solar Fan
Sporty, breathable and ideal for walking, hiking or weekend wear. Solar-assisted fans kick in as soon as you step into the sun.
Cooling Performance You Can Feel
Each fan hat is built to move air where it matters most:
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Positioned airflow: fans sit just above your forehead, circulating air across your face
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Solar boost: on sunny days, solar panels keep the fans spinning without draining the battery
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Multiple settings: choose light airflow for a walk, or high power for garden or worksite heat
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Low noise motors: enjoy the breeze without the distraction
It’s simple, effective cooling that makes a difference the second you put it on.
Built for the Aussie Climate
We know what summer here is really like — high UV, dry winds and days that push over 40°C. That’s why our cooling hats are:
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UPF-rated fabrics for serious UV defence
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Sweat-wicking and quick-dry materials for comfort in humidity
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Tested in Aussie conditions — from job sites to camping trips
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Lightweight designs that won’t weigh you down while you work or play
You’re not just buying a gimmick — you’re buying gear designed for the climate we live in.
Who Are Cooling Fan Hats Perfect For?
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Gardeners & Outdoor Workers: stay cool while protecting your skin from UV
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Fishers & Campers: wide brim models give lasting shade and breeze
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Festival & Sports Fans: stay comfortable in the crowd or on the sidelines
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Walkers & Hikers: lightweight caps with solar fans keep you moving without overheating
If you spend time outdoors in the Aussie sun, this is gear worth having.
Hat With Fan FAQs
Shade and a breeze in one, for fishing, golf, gardening and the sidelines. Honest answers on the solar charging, fit and airflow.
How does the solar charging work?
A solar panel on the top of the hat tops up the fan while you are out in the sun, extending your run time on a bright day. Be realistic about it: the solar is a top-up that helps the battery last longer, not a full replacement for charging. Charge it over USB before you head out and let the sun keep it going while you fish, golf or garden.
Which hat should I choose, wide brim or cap?
The wide brim hat gives the most sun protection and suits fishing, gardening, the worksite and long days outdoors. The mesh cap is lighter and more casual, good for walking, the beach and the sidelines. Both send a breeze straight to your face, and customers note you can wear them so the fan cools the back of the neck instead.
Is the fan strong enough to feel?
Yes, you feel a clear breeze on the face, which is the point of a hat fan. It is built for steady comfort across a long day in the sun rather than a high-powered blast. On the highest setting it is a little noisier, and most people settle on a middle speed for all-day wear.
Does the fan make the hat heavy or unbalanced?
There is a small amount of weight at the front from the fan and panel, so it is worth adjusting the fit so it sits comfortably and stays put. Once it is set right, customers wear them for hours at the beach, in the garden and on the green without trouble.
What customers say
A selection of verified reviews on our cooling hats.
Lightweight and breathable, the breeze goes straight to my face. Brilliant for gardening and the beach.
Wide brim keeps the sun off and the fan keeps me comfortable on the water all day. The solar top-up is a nice touch.
Wear it backwards and it cools the back of your neck. Good for walking and out in the garden.
Glad to support an Australian business and the hat does the job in the heat. Adjusted the fit and it sits well.
Let customers speak for us
Earlier this year I had a fantastic experience with CapyCool. I was going in for surgery and wanted to get my capybara obsessed daughter a gift to open whilst I was in hospital. Somehow our local shops sold out of the capybara gifts I was considering (one shop has 30 plushies and the next day they were all gone 😭). I googled and found CapyCool. I was hesitant to order at fiest because I thought finding an Australia based business called CapyCool was too good to be true... but I was desperate. My only question was if they could get the item to Melbourne in 2 days 😬 This is when the magic happened and the team blew away my expectations. They dispatched asap monday morning via expres post. AU post let us down and it didn't arrive on the Tuesday but I could see on the tracking that CapyCool had queried AU post so they were as invested as I was. On the Wednesday the package arrived mid morning about 20 mins before I had to leave. The team were friendly, responsive, and caring and the product exceeded expectations. I ordered the capybara backpack that looks like a plushie and it is exactly as pictured. If you or someone you know is a capybara lover I highly recommend this store.
Wasn’t sure what to expect but this thing moves some serious air. It folds up nice and small, feels lighter than it looks, and has plenty of power behind it. I’ve used it at my desk, on the tram, and even took it camping. Battery life is solid, easily lasts a full day on low
This little fan is simply gorgeous. Never expected to say that about a fan! The transparent/clear effect is so cool, reminds me of these mechanical watches in the past. It feels so solid in the hands, not cheap or flimpsy at all. So happy with this purchase
Blown away by this fan (pun intended!). So much power from a little device, really impressed. Will def stock up on a few more for summer and gifting!
This fan has changed my life.
No more suffering in hot venues as a sound engineer. This fan has grit and the battery life is incredible.
Highly recommend this to all techs. Legitimately got me through the summer. The fact that it has a torch and powerbank is such a bonus. Another must have for the Peli.
got it for my hubby as a gift, but we ended up both sharing it over the holidays! sooo useful around both the home or outside, might need to get another for when he goes back to work and takes it with him!
I bought 3 fans for the boys at work, we love it! I got the orange one. Take a little bit of tweaking to get the fan clipped at the right angle to give a nice breezy feeling (gotta make sure your shirt etc don't block the airflow). Or just use the lanyard and hang it around your neck and get a nice full blast to your face...highly recommended hah!
Arrived fast. Am surprised at the quality, better than expected. Fan also works well, 5 speed to choose, with 2 mode of light. The only negative thing is the button, if you need to turn off the fan, you have to click till the last speed to off. Same applies to the torch light, touch and hold to on, another touch and hold to switch to SOS flash, and then again touch and hold to off completely. Maybe not good for the button life span haha.
My daughter is obsessed with capybaras for the last year, got this for her birthday and holy smoke, should see her face when she opened this pressie! she has been taking it everywhere, beach, school, shopping at westfield, she just can't stop wearing it!
Five different fan speeds! My husband said he’s not sure how he lived without this gadget before!!!!
Good quality, can turn on/off shake head, loved so much I bought 2!
Good for the price. The green part of the picture is made of silicone material. The air volume is 5 stages. It's so quiet from the first stage, and it's strong enough for the fifth stage. Of course, it is slightly weaker compared to the big desk fans.
The quality is so good, it has a feeling of robustness and heavyness. I do not regret buying it and I will recommend it to others and will order more if I want.
From 9 o'clock in the morning to about 1 o'clock after lunch, went from 100% to 77% left. It's just cool!
Excellent product, the quality is very good, arrived in good condition. I highly recommend this backpack!