Appropriate sun hats?

**Mike in Dayton** · 14th May 09, 05:33 PM

I need a wide brimmed hat also. The one I have now I think I got from a local retail big box store. Nothing fancy. It does not look that great with the kilt. The Tilley looks like it would fit the bill. Thanks for the tip.

Mike

**Panache** · 14th May 09, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by Weasel Mender

Were I able to find one I would wear it in a heartbeat much to the chagrin of my wife..........

Finding them is easy, but then you have to choose what style

http://hat.villagehatshop.com/search...ore&method=and

ith: Cheers

Jamie

**Mael Coluim** · 14th May 09, 08:03 PM

I've had this Eddie Bauer open weave sun helmet for over twenty years! (Perfect for summer kilted wear.) The truck the same amount of time. Talbot approves of both.

**DryFly** · 14th May 09, 08:21 PM

The Tilley is a great hat. I am also partial to the Filson canvas packer hat. Its almost indestructible.

DryFly

**Riverkilt** · 14th May 09, 09:38 PM

You guys!! I've been a hat junkie since childhood. Seldom wear them, but do collect them. Figure that out.

For sun, pretty much grab whatever's handy and sorta works - though Monday, while checking in for the raft trip, I came very very close to buying a Tilly airflow that they had for sale in the raft trip store...very close. Hat cost as much as the trip so went with the trip...now I'm thinking about going back and getting it.

Lots of open vents are a must in the high desert sun. Do have a Filson that I love in cooler and wet weather.

Ron

**ronstew** · 14th May 09, 10:03 PM

Here is my Tilley. I have turned my house upside-down today, looking for it. I hope that I didn't leave it on Maui in January. I think it is the very-large-brim T2 version, although looking at this picture, the brim does not seem as big as when I first tried it on.

Why do I wear it pushed back? Watch "Murphy's Romance."

**Donnie** · 15th May 09, 03:42 AM

If kilts are just clothing, instead of a costume, what difference does it make what you wear. We don't agonise over what to wear with jeans!

**be da veva** · 15th May 09, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by Rogerson785

Here is a good hat from 5.11 that I wear.

Nice hat, but your kilt is too long...

**Dan R Porter** · 15th May 09, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by be da veva

Nice hat, but your kilt is too long...

Haha agreed. You guys ghave some nice soil there! Must be an old cattle farm or something.

**Bob C** · 22nd May 09, 11:06 AM

I know I'm inviting scorn by asking this question, but here goes: Does anyone know of a source for hats in the style of those Tilleys for about half the price? I like the look and I'm craving sun protection more as I age, but I can't justify that price.