A comment on the Aqua0 raincoat review post decried the garment's lack of a hood. In my experience a hood is fine on the trail or in very familiar territory. In a strange place or a very intense urban area it's a hassle at least, if not an outright hazard due to the limiting of peripheral vision. Therefore, the smart money (what little I have) is on the hat. For eyeglass wearers the brim keeps the windows a good bit clearer too.