What hat for HOT weather?

[James MacMillan]

Congratulations on obtaining your Tilley at a bargain. It's unusual and surprising that one would give one up.

Buried somewhere in the 100+ pages of "Do's and Don'ts" is this fellow who has the perfect hat for the sunny humid day and was so obviously comfortable and uncaring about the fashion opinion of others.

I really don't think I could ever dress like that.

But the guy above looks like he may own a yaught!

The filthy rich have different rules from the rest of us.

[fluter]

It's the Tilley for me, just about every day. I have a battered old-style white cotton one, a new-fangled synthetic light khaki, and my next one will be hemp. Launder it early and often, it'll last longer!

James, all those are good-looking. If you're going to be outdoors, I recommend the Tilley, since it will help to protect your face.

The more I look at that Tilly, the better I like it. I just don't know if it feels, well "Scottish" enough

My advice is: if you ever go to Scotland, take the Tilley. I had a lovely fur felt pretty well done in by a trip down the Great Glen.

P.S. It's not a uniform. Wear what keep you healthy, and what you like.

[thescot]

. . .
But the question remains: Which had looks better?

Congratulations on a really good deal on the Tilley.

As to the looks: the balmoral looks the best, but for summer, the Tilley wins. (I always go for a balmoral though my wife prefers the glengarry, so I alternate in the fall, winter, and spring.) But the Tilley is what a summer hat is all about--shade! It'll keep you in the shade, absorb sweat, and it just looks as good as a fedora!

You're a real nice guy and all that, but you're not my type. Having said that, all the hats look great on you, so go with your mood that day.

Good choices all.

[apack]

But the question remains: Which had looks better?

I think they all look good! You should definitely feel good wearing any of those hats with a kilt. However, I think the darker ones look a bit better with the semi-formal outfit.

I got a really nice Irish tweed flat cap recently, a Hanna Hat just like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=230161027439

I think that would look just fine with a tweed jacket and tie.

p.s. One of these days/weeks/months I will have to get out the camera and actually post some pictures!

[LordKiltClad]

Now If you find yourself in Texas, you'll find a cowboy hat, cowboy boots, and a kilt will make you fit in just fine. And if you climb out of your 4x4 pickup truck wearing a Denim Utilikilt with a large Skoal ring in the back pocket, you'll make lots of friends very quickly.

[davedove]

The very basic issue here is that you are developing skin cancer, so protection should be your highest priority, fashion should be a distant second. That being said, the Tilley you show fits the bill nicely. You need the brim for extra shade.

[escherblacksmith]

Not to sound redundant, but:

Tilley

I have a Tilley winter fedora as well that is fabulous. They make just a fantastic hat, water-resistant, stain resistant, with a self-flotation device . . .

and you can find them at REI if you have one in your neck of the woods.

[Monkey@Arms]

For hot weather I am sold on my Tilley Airflo


James M., since you mention general concerns about "ugly salt marks" you'll want to follow the instructions in the owner's manual regarding washing.

Best regards,

Jake

[Abax]

Choosing from among the first three hats is guided by your personal preference. The fourth is protection from the elements when required. I wear a Tilley here in Alaska in the rain and sun, and it protects me from both. I also wore it in the Outback last year in 110° F weather - it was survival equipment there.

Abax

[James MacMillan]

James M., since you mention general concerns about "ugly salt marks" you'll want to follow the instructions in the owner's manual regarding washing.

Best regards,

Jake

The wonders on the internet!! Since I got my "Tilly" used, I didn't have an owners manual....... I do now!!

Thanks!