Everything from the best beanies to bucket hats, as chosen by the Whitelines Team
Beanies, caps, bucket hats- no snowboarder’s wardrobe is complete without a solid selection of headwear. Whether it’s keeping your bonce warm on a baltic mid-winter mission, keeping the sun out of your eyes on a late-spring tour or just covering up your unwashed helmet hair at the bar, we’ve got you covered. Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee these particular headwear options will make you any better at snowboarding, or give you any advantage over the person next to you whatsoever, but if that was the sole basis upon which snowboarders make purchasing decisions, we’d probably have adopted aerodynamic spandex suits by now – and thank god things haven’t gone that way just yet…
Anyhow – here’s a selection of the best hats we found while rummaging through this season’s headwear.
Best Snowboard Hats and Beanies 2025-2026
Autumn Select Solid Beanie 2025-2026
Autumn Select Fit Beanie 2025-2026
PRICE: €119.95 / $139.95 / £104.95 NEW FOR 25/26 SEASON: No
Why we chose the Autumn Select Fit Beanie:
Tons of great gear, from jackets to socks, bears the Autimn name these days – but the brand’s roots are in making quality headgear like this.
Who is the Autumn Select Fit Beanie for?
Those who like a classic folded beanie with a subtle herringbone weave will want to check this out – and a whopping sixteen-strong colourway range means there’s a Select for every outfit.
Tech Talk Materials, construction and features
The Autumn Select Fit beanie is 100% acrylic, which combined with the medium thickness makes it a great ‘daily driver’ hat, from December to April, and from first chair to last call.
Tester Verdict
Sara Previte
“This hat is very comfortable and extremely trendy; Autumn hit the mark with their designs year after year. This quite basic hat is given a coolness with the alternating weave of colors so you get a red hat with a pop of another color in the knit.”
Tester Verdict
Kevin Frank
“Autumn makes the best touques, full stop. Great fit, exceptional build quality and material use, and classic and stylish colours! Not too much tech involved here; just a great hat. This specific model may be a bit thick to rock under a helmet though, if that’s your thing.”
Why we chose the Coal Vista Clava Balaclava:
Looking good isn’t a priority when it’s dangerously cold – but hey, if it’s an option then why not go for it?
Who is the Coal Vista Clava Balaclava for?
If you like your full-face covering to be a little on the baggy side, as well as made of recycled materials, then you can’t go wrong with this one. And one size fits most!
Tech Talk Materials, construction and features
The Coal Vista Clava goes for that Minions style, with one big eye-hole surrounded by a merrowed border. It’s comfy, and doesn’t reduce your visibility. Meanwhile the rest of your face stays toasty warm.
Tester Verdict
Pat Nichols
“This is the best thing I’ve ever put on my head. Super comfortable, without feeling constricting like some ballies. The fit is spot on and it’s so fucking cool. It has stylish street cred without looking like you’re about to batter someone’s grandma and steal her purse. I love it.”
PRICE: €34.95 / $39 / £31.95 NEW FOR 25/26 SEASON: No
Why we chose the Eivy Foldable Knit Balaclava Beanie:
Is it a beanie? Is it a balaclava? It’s both. 2 for the price of one for versatile styling whether you’re on the hill or off.
Who is the Eivy Foldable Knit Balaclava Beanie for?
Beanies are a staple in any snowboarder’s wardrobe, and if you’ve ever been on a baltic mid-winter mission you’ll appreciate the need for a bally, why not get both and save space in your bag?
Tech Talk Materials, construction and features
Rock it as a beanie or go full hog with the bally, this foldable twofer from Eivy hits the mark either way. Made from a breathable, woven knit material and available in multiple colours to match your ‘fit.
Why we chose the Coal The Mission Hat:
Somewhere betwixt the beanie and the cap lies the Mission. It’s an unconventional look, but will prove a useful ally in the right circumstances.
Who is the Coal The Mission Hat for?
Those who like a springtime corn harvest in the backcountry will appreciate this one’s sun-blocking attributes, as well as its versatility (flaps on, flaps off!).
Tech Talk Materials, construction and features
The Coal Mission hat is largely made of a synthetic fleece material that’s more than capable of keeping you warm all year round. Popping the earflaps down on particularly chilly days is a piece of cake, too.
Tester Verdict
Pat Nichols
“Super comfortable and practical cap for touring, or sunny-but-cold days. The ear flaps came down enough to provide warmth without being fully covered beanie-style.
The peak is unstructured, and therefore great for touring and stuffing in a pocket or bag. Highly recommend!”
Why we chose the Coal The Ivy Hat:
Sometimes you just can’t beat a big ol’ chunky-knit beanie. Available in a range of colours, the Coal Ivy is one of the best out there.
Who is the Coal The Ivy Hat for?
Do you have a head? Do you like to keep it warm? Congratulations, you fit the profile for the Ivy! Joking aside, this is a true crowd-pleaser, so everyone’s invited.
Tech Talk Materials, construction and features
Coal has once again turned to Polyana in the construction of the Ivy, meaning this is eco-friendly as well as warm and stylish.
Tester Verdict
Jordan Copestake
“I really like this hat; the knit is chunky and soft. The colour I tested was a kind of cream, which goes with pretty much every outfit. I wish it had a little ess height, but otherwise it’s the perfect cosy beanie.”
Why we chose the Coal Ridge Hood Tech Fleece Hat:
We’d always recommend having a thin fleece hood handy, to keep you scoring freshies while others beat a trail to the nearest purveyor of vin chaud.
Who is the Coal Ridge Hood Tech Fleece Hat for?
This’ll fit just about anyone, even those who wear helmets, and its lightweight polyester material makes it easy to stash. No excuses, then!
Tech Talk Materials, construction and features
The Coal Ridge Hood Tech Fleece is easy to rock as a loose hood – but with a quick pull on the drawstring, you can pull it round your eyes for that warm balaclava feel.
Tester Verdict
Jordan Copestake
“As far as hoods go, this one didn’t limit my head movement or field of view, and it wasn’t as claustrophobic as many hoods can be. I would have rated it higher on appearance if it was a darker colour (I tested the cream camo one). The fleece itself is super nice!”
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