Summer rugged outdoor wear: awesome or blasphemous?

[CMcG]

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.

[Panache]

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

[Gryphon noir]

I am a big fan of Tilley hats. There are many similar ones, and many are very good, but I've worn mine in 42 degrees (C) in Egypt {yeow, that's HOT!} and in the temperate rainforest climate of British Columbia.....for shade, UV protection, and rain, these can't be beat. I found that in extreme heat, long sleeved bush shirts worked well. Again, UV protection was great, and evaporation a little less. I have worn these shirts while bee keeping, and I find that crinkle cotton will protect from stings to a certain degree, but that's no guarantee when it comes to the brown recluse. {shudder}

[MacGumerait]

I think it looks great . Even though it's for hiking , I "get " the idea of adding a little creativity with the diced hose tops just for the heck of it .

In the spirit of what other's have said about having a bit of a military look , I have a suggestion .

We should dub this - The Official Field Kit ( including the cap ) of the 1st Texas Rattlesnake Regiment , Commanding Officer : Tobus .

That way , you can tell your wife that even though she doesn't care for the look , you must set an example by being in proper kit for the rank and file .

Just a suggestion . ( yeah , I know , no wife will buy that one ! )

[Muddy]

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

[knotty]

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

[James Hood]

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]

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.

[Pleater]

A Tilley hat for eight dollars! You should have bought a lottery ticket too.

The regarding diced hose tops as formal must be a cultural thing - I 'see' them as sporty - elderly gents on cycles with long shorts and hose still usually have patterned tops to the hose - one of my collection of old bought patterns shows a young man with a cycle and gives variants of cabled and patterned tops.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Mikilt]

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