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K88K Lab — Breakwater Collection
Breakwater Bucketv2.0

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: 5mm of nontoxic, non-offgassing 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.

You're going to wear a hat on the water. Wear one that was engineered for exactly what you're about to do.

SPF 50+
Waterproof
Buoyant — it floats
Impact protection
reflective
Anti-microbial
Regular price $125.00

Color — Black Pearl

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Regular price $125.00

Sizing

What's New

v2.0 upgrades
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Rubberized Magnet Coating

Rare-earth magnets now encased in epoxy coating for superior resistance to salt, water, and the elements — built to last longer in the harshest conditions.

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Gaiter Chin Strap Slit

New slip-through slit keeps the neck gaiter flat and locked in wind — no more cupping around the ears. Secure when you need it, out of the way when you don't.

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Expandable Shell Fit

Three precision break points in the inner HDPE shell let you cut and expand for larger heads. One hat, every head — no compromises on protection or comfort.

Engineered for the inevitable wipeout.

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Flippable Magnetic Visor

Upgraded

Epoxy-coated rare-earth magnets fully resistant to salt, water, and the elements. Flip up for full field of view or hang on any metal surface. Patent pending.

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Sealed Closed-Cell Impact Foam

7mm nontoxic closed-cell impact foam in oxblood -- heat-sealed and non-offgassing so nothing toxic ever touches your scalp. Bonded to the patent-pending HDPE molded shell with 3M waterproof adhesion. Serious protection, barely noticeable weight.

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Reflective Branding & Non-Glare Bill

Extended brim delivers full-perimeter sun protection — face, ears, and neck covered from every angle. Reflective accents across every panel keep you visible day or night. Matte non-glare underside eliminates reflected light for cleaner sight lines on the water.

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Sun & Weather Protective Neck Gaiter

Upgraded

Both the hat and gaiter are laser-perforated and removable. Two wear modes: thread the webbing strap through the gaiter eyelets to optionally cup around the ears for locked-in wind and sun protection, or thread through and secure under the chin to let the gaiter flow freely in the wind while staying secure. Deploys and stows in seconds.

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SPF 50+ Waterproof Fabric

Oval cording for all-day comfort and easy adjustability — no pressure points, no slipping. Reflective weave ensures visibility, day or night. All components are hypoallergenic, water-repellent, and rated SPF 50+ so everything touching your skin is as clean as it is functional.

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Universal Fit + Expandable Shell

New

Three breakaway tabs -- A, B, or C -- let you customize the fit from the back of the hat. Cut where pressure is felt and round the edge with scissors. Always leave at least one tab intact to keep the shell stable. Rear locking tab and webbing adjust for additional fit customization.

No Kook Left Behind

From the lineup to the landing zone — this hat was built for all of it.

Foiling Wing Foiling Downwinding E-Foiling Surfing Stand Up Paddling Kite Surfing Wakeboarding Wake Surfing Personal Watercraft Kayaking Fishing Hiking Cycling Everyday Wear

Find Your Fit

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Measure
Wrap a soft tape measure around your head just above the ears
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Compare
6½ – 7⅞ / 52 – 63 cm
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Need more room?
Three breakaway tabs: A, B, or C let you customize the fit from the back of the hat. Cut the tab where comfort is needed and round the edge with scissors. Patent pending. *The Breakwater Bucket shares the same internal shell as the Breakwater Trucker
Breakwater shell interior — expandable fit system

Hover over image to zoom — break points visible on center spine