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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Tilley Hats

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The quintessential hat for sailors, and a core item for many wardrobes, is the traditional, iconic Tilley hat.  Made in Canada, it provides protection from the sun, including reduce glare.  Rigorously designed and constructed, it is lightweight, comes in a variety of styles (everyone has their favorite, from the Khaki T3 canvas to the tropical weight LTM6), has a stash pocket, and, of course, it floats.  Despite the lifetime guarantee, many sailors keep a few spare around, as the possibility of being without one is just unthinkable.
    
Only consider Tilleys that are made in Canada.
My husband's Brown University roommate in his:






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9 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 17, 2022 at 1:45 PM

    Are they for women also?

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  2. Bob Dupre' (Jamestown)April 17, 2022 at 2:26 PM

    Nice old wooden boat.

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  3. AnonymousApril 17, 2022 at 3:24 PM

    Superb choices as per the usual! I have put mine through the ringer for years, and they always cime through! I always keep an old one in the Land Rover, the MG, and the sail boat, just to be prepared for anything! Thanks much, and a very Happy Easter to all!🐇

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  4. andrewApril 19, 2022 at 12:54 PM

    I have a pair of 20 year old T3s, one with green under the brim & the other plain white, favored hats for hiking. the brass grommets and snaps are heavily tarnished & have stained the fabric green in a few places. I have told myself that when one of the current hats wears out, i'll replace one with a LTM5 for better air flow and moisture handling. The 'problem' is that it's very hard to wear them out.

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    1. MarcJune 2, 2022 at 2:49 PM

      It won't be difficult to wear the new one out. They are now made in China to a much lower standard and are really flimsy in comparison. I sent mine back as soon as it arrived.

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    2. AnonymousNovember 26, 2022 at 12:19 PM

      Not all models are made in China. T3 is still made in Canada. You can check each hat on the Tilley site to verify where it is made.

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  5. AnonymousJuly 10, 2022 at 4:03 PM

    The company sold. Alex Tilley no longer owns it.

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