STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — It may have started out as a joke, but the men behind the Rad Pro Chin Strap Hat Kickstarter are serious about halting a serious problem among the active set — hat loss.

“My dog can’t wear hats with chin straps. So, I made her a special hat.” “My boyfriend proposed yesterday with this ring. He spent 16 hours on it. It’s made of quartz.” ...

Adding a chin strap or neck tie to your otherwise strap- less headgear can go a long way in terms of wearability. Sure, any old hat will protect you from the sun, but will it lay in an ...