K88K Lab BreakWater Bucket Hat

K88K Lab Breakwater v2.0 Bucket

Sun & Impact Protection / Watersports

Sizes: Hat sizes 6 1/2 to 7 7/8 (52 cm to 63 cm)

When you're spending long hours on the water, you need headwear that keeps the sun off your neck and gives you added impact protection when taking heavy falls. The K88K Lab Breakwater Bucket gives you extended brim coverage across your face, ears, and neck, while incorporating an inner HDPE shell to cushion unexpected wipeouts. You'll stay comfortable and protected thanks to laser-perforated SPF 50+ waterproof fabric and a buoyant design that floats if it leaves your head. Whether you are wing foiling, surfing, or downwinding, the integrated magnetic visor flips up effortlessly to keep your field of view clear. With its removable, adjustable neck gaiter and customizable shell fit, this hat stays secure through high wind and heavy spray.

What K88K Lab has to say:

Same head. Same idea. Bigger brim. The Breakwater Bucket was built for the days when the sun doesn't quit and the water doesn't either. All the protection you expect from the Breakwater line: closed-cell foam, epoxy-coated rare-earth magnets, laser-perforated fabric, a removable gaiter that actually stays put — wrapped in a silhouette that covers more of your face, more of your neck, and more of the angles the sun finds when you're not paying attention.

Check your head. Then check the forecast. Then stop worrying about both. The wide brim handles the sun. The HDPE molded shell handles the impact. The gaiter handles the wind, the spray, and everything in between. Two wear modes, one decision: deploy it or don't. Either way you're covered.

Who is this for?

Engineered for watermen and women engaging in foiling, wing foiling, downwinding, e-foiling, surfing, stand up paddling, kite surfing, wakeboarding, wake surfing, kayaking, and other high-exposure water sports where comprehensive sun coverage and impact protection are required.

Design Profile:

Wide-brim impact bucket hat featuring a protective inner shell, magnetic flip visor, and a removable weather gaiter.

Performance Features:

• SPF 50+ rated, water-repellent, and buoyant construction that floats in water.
• HDPE molded inner shell paired with closed-cell impact foam for head protection during wipeouts.
• Flippable magnetic visor utilizing epoxy-coated rare-earth magnets to secure the brim in place.
• Removable laser-perforated neck gaiter for adjustable sun, wind, and spray coverage.
• Customizable fit using three breakaway shell tabs to expand for larger head sizes.

How does it compare?

Versus the Breakwater v1.0:

The v2.0 upgrade introduces epoxy-coated rare-earth magnets for superior resistance against salt and water degradation. It adds a gaiter chin strap slit to keep the gaiter flat and locked in high wind without ear cupping, along with an expandable shell feature using three breakaway tabs (A, B, or C) to customize sizing for larger head shapes.

Design Features:

• Extended Brim Coverage - Delivers full-perimeter protection across your face, ears, and neck from sun exposure at all angles.
• Matte Non-Glare Underside - Eliminates water reflection under the bill for clear, unobstructed sight lines on the water.
• Dual-Mode Neck Gaiter - Laser-perforated for airflow and built with a dedicated chin strap slit to keep the gaiter secure in heavy wind or let it flow freely.
• Reflective Accents - Reflective branding and cording weave maintain high visibility in low-light conditions.

Tech Specs:

• HDPE Shell & Impact Foam - Nontoxic closed-cell impact foam heat-sealed and bonded to an HDPE molded shell using 3M waterproof adhesive.
• Epoxy-Coated Magnets - Rare-earth magnets encased in protective epoxy coating to withstand harsh saltwater conditions.
• Breakaway Fit Tabs - Three break points (A, B, C) on the rear spine of the shell allow precise trimming to expand head circumference while maintaining structural stability.
• SPF 50+ Hypoallergenic Fabric - Waterproof, laser-perforated material designed for quick drying and maximum skin safety.