The umbrella hat is a ridiculous item. Here's why it exists

[Otherbrother]

@Brainspore

the traditional, upturned brim on the old Vaquero-inspired sombreros was largely supplanted by the style of cowboy hats we know today is that rainwater would collect in the upturned brims instead of being diverted away.

Yeah, but sometimes that feature can be used to your advantage.