@mlenney167 Thanks, Annie. I love kayaking too, but haven't been on the water with mine in a few years, and I need an easier way to get the boats up on the SUV, and haven't purchased a kayak carrier yet. I never have figured out how to whack a golf ball and get it to move more than a foot. I have to stick to miniature golf.. LOL.

Buff also has some wide headbands, so you could pull a gaiter up to just under your eyes, and put a headband on your forehead if you wanted to disappear behind the coverings. I really do like the BUFF stuff and don't mind wearing it. I also have some large scarves like an oversized bandana that I wear to cover my neck and chest because regular bandanas are too small to cover much. You can also wear the gaiter like a head band/scarf that will hold your hair in it, and wear a second one for your neck & face. I have several of them because there are just too many good colorful designs, and then I can have clean ones available for next time.

I was just looking and I ran across this.... same idea but more form fitting to cover face and chest.
https://www.buffusa.com/buff-products/masks/uvx-mask-realtree/wav3-blue-yellow/125700.555
Good luck with your stitches. That will feel good to get those out.
Do you have any good sun protection tips you would like to share?