Summer rugged outdoor wear: awesome or blasphemous?

**CMcG** · 16th June 12, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

Not to go too far off topic, but...

Everyone raves about Tilley hats. I have a lot of hats but not a Tilley, so can someone explain why they are so wonderful?

Cheers

Jamie

There is a section on their website called "Why Tilley?", which I have linked to HERE. In a nut shell, they are durable, functional, and come in a variety of styles/colours.

**Muddy** · 16th June 12, 02:50 PM

I still like the ballcap dude. It just "works".

**Panache** · 18th June 12, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

There is a section on their website called "Why Tilley?", which I have linked to HERE. In a nut shell, they are durable, functional, and come in a variety of styles/colours.

Thanks for the link Colin

I have to say this one looks like a very good trail hat for the sun

http://www.tilley.com/LTM6C-AIRFLO-H...0NM06HTCM68371

Cheers

Jamie

**knotty** · 18th June 12, 05:39 PM

Lookin good.
As many have said, you cant go wrong with a Tilley. For me, that is a given.
I would also swap the short sleeved shirt for 1 with long sleeves. Especially if youre goin in the bush.

Craig

**Tim B** · 21st June 12, 10:42 AM

As I was reading your post, before I scrolled down to the pics, I thought "leggings? Weird." Then saw the picture. Now I'm hooked. For no other reason than I just like the way the leggings look with your casual look. I don't even mind the diced hose tops. Good look.

**crash** · 29th June 12, 07:07 PM

I have to vote for the Tilley for two reasons. One they're Canadian and two I have one and love it.

**James Hood** · 29th June 12, 07:55 PM

Also own an Equator which is similar to a summer Tilley AND has a drop-flap in the back to prevent "red neck." Sad its brim is not as wide as a Tilley, so sunscreen is still slathered on like mayonnaise.

**ThistleDown** · 29th June 12, 07:56 PM

Tilley. Bought forever. If your dog eats it, Jamie, or you dump your paint can onto it, or a much faster runner than you are tears it from your head and dashes away -- Tilley will take care of you. Canadian hat insurance.

**Mikilt** · 30th June 12, 04:53 AM

I too am a Tilley man. I have worn a Tilley T3 for over ten years now. Goes great with a kilt!

**fcgeil** · 30th June 12, 05:20 AM

No pics, but another vote for the Tilley. Amazing hats, I've been wearing them for nearly 20 years now.

OP - other than the hat and too-formal diced hose tops, I like the look. Not even somewhat blasphemous.