
This item was added in the Insanity! update.However, in the base game, the Straw Hat has no benefit when worn, making the Bush Hat only head slot item that has no durability despite having a practical use. The Bush Hat is the only item equipped in the head slot that does not have a durability mechanic, except for the Straw Hat in the base game.Using the Bush Hat with Willow's Lighter works well if one doesn't have time to set up a camp or it's too dangerous, as her Lighter will stay active to protect her from Charlie indefinitely (excludes Don't Starve Together), and the Bush Hat will prevent her from being spotted by hostile mobs, provided she hasn't already been seen.Then the Koalefant may wander over, giving the player a chance to hit it before it can flee. If the player doesn't have a ranged weapon or can't corner a Koalefant they want to kill, they can hide in a Bush Hat when the closest distance is reached.Note that a light source can still be equipped in the hand slot. The bush hat is also useful in Caves/ Ruins situations to hide during aggressive stages of the Nightmare Cycle.Utilizing the Bush Hat will spare the wearer from dealing with spiders during the night. Camping out in spider-infested territories is dangerous (unless playing as Webber), especially during long winter nights.

The player will unhide whenever exclaiming "Did you hear that?" but if the player quickly hides again before the Hounds arrive, the Hounds won't notice.

It requires 1 Straw Hat, 1 Rope, and 1 Berry Bush to craft and an Alchemy Engine to prototype.
