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12.06.2023 - 00:59 / gardenerspath.com / Matt Suwak
The Best Sun-Protective Gear for GardenersWhenever I am introduced to someone new and the inevitable, “So what do you do for a living?” question pops up, I get to share that I am a gardener and a writer.
“Oh!” they exclaim, “It must be great to work outside all the time!”
I’ll nod and say, “Yeah, sure, it’s great,” then think to myself, “If only they knew…”
Working outdoors really is great. I’m an outside guy through and through. But man, when you spend so many days in a row outdoors from morning to evening, it gets HOT!
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The sun and the warmth feels wonderful when you’re sipping a cocktail under an umbrella, but it loses some of its appeal when you’re standing or kneeling in full exposure for hours at a time.
But as ever, there is a silver lining to all of this time spent in the sun:
These years spent in the outdoors have helped me to sift through the best gear for dealing with the sun year-round, especially in the suffocating heat of summer.
And lucky for you, I’ve rounded up some of the best protective gear you’re going to find for dealing with the heat and mitigating the harsh rays of the sun.
First up, I’ll share my list of top picks. After that, I’ll share my guidelines for choosing and purchasing the best heat and sun protective gear to meet your needs.
Let’s get to it!
The Best Heat and Sun Protective Gear for GardenersIf you spend a lot of time gardening in the summer, you’ll need clothes that are going to protect you from the sun’s damaging rays and also keep you cool.
A hat is also important, to ensure your face doesn’t get burnt – and even more so if you sport a shaved head.
And don’t forget about your eyes.
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