Tilley Hats.. Comments please (1 Viewer)

[Katy Penland]

Aren't the instructions for its care and feeding inside the hat? I can't remember. Don't think I've ever washed mine, though, just had it dry cleaned. :bounce:

The Dudette

 

[Grousemore]

I wash mine regularly, as I spray it with Mossie repellent before wearing it. You can't buy a better hat in my opinion

ps CJW's wife wears one.

 

[Katy Penland]

ROFL, Trevor! Priceless.

 

[egret3]

Wow..
Okay then, after all this I shall
have to report to you
when I purchase the hat
Might even post a picture
I want to check out some more stores

Make sure you have your name
in your hat.

I am now off to sleep
to dream of which Tilley Hat
shall be worn on my head

LOL

Visions of Tilley Hats

 

[Bill Atwood]

AFAIK, in Brit birding jargon "dude" means inept, bungling, or clueless. I don't know if its use is exclusive to males. I probably should have said "dork (or dorkette) with a passport".

Hey I'll admit it, I had one, may still have it somewhere. It was the first hat I wore that wasn't a ballcap. When I discovered through experience that most Tilley people I ran into didn't have a clue about wildlife I quickly retired it. I've also found that Tilley people have a propensity for extensive chattering while on the trail.

The main problem I have with them, (other than their excessive price) is that they are white, or very light beige. I suppose for pelagic trips or some waterfowling/shorebirding this isn't a big deal. However, for scrub or woodland birding, medium to dark earthtones are much more appropriate.

Nowadays for a widebrim I usually get a $20 one at the farm supply store. They are easier to part with (versus an $80 Tilley) if it blows off while on a boat or vehicle; or if you want to give it to a local in a foreign land.

 

[samuel walker]

I bought the Tilley knockoff at Wal-Mart for 1/4 the cost Made in China too probebly in a different province.
Sam

 

[CJW]

I've lately become a "Buff" convert.

Now there's an image - Stewart J. in the buff.....

 

[matt green]

since the sun was knocked of it's axis ten years ago by an alien race bent on the destruction of human kind,further enhancing the effects of global warming the british weather has gone crazy.this makes wearing 'a' hat of any desciption in hot weather advisable.my own example was purchased from norwich market for a meager £1.20.though it can not claim to be a true purebred tilley it does keep sun and rain off my face[often in the same day]
live long and prosper,and go birding.matt

 

[arthurgrosset]

I wear a Tilley hat AND I tuck my trousers into my socks!

 

[egret3]

Back again here:

True, re the color of the hats
and a camoflage (sp).. shade.. would be better
I expect

Re: tucking socks in: I do that.
Is that a No NO as well? must keep
them ticks and bugs away from my legs

Well, last night after signing off here,
thought.. I could forget about TILLEY ..
and turn on my radio .. before sleeping
on comes the commercial for TILLEY hats!

PS. I DO not chatter on trails
and steer clear of those who do.


Be well all.
sweltering today. Think I need
a Tilley mask. pollution is terrible!

 

[Dr Manjeet Singh]

I wear a Tilley hat AND I tuck my trousers into my socks!

Where can i get a Telley's Turban please. 3

 

[Henry B]

Do they still make lamps?

 

[Alastair Rae]

I used to own a green Tilley hat. Don't believe them when they say they don't shrink ...

Also, does anyone leave in the silly flotation device?

 

[egret3]

Ahh... that is a nice shade of green..
so.. they shrink do they? You must have
put it in HOT water.

Lampshades.. hmmmm.. to plain for a shade
in my house

I intend to go to the Tilley Factory..
soon.

Yes, indeed, the turban would be nice. :bounce: :clap:

 

[screaming piha]

I used to own a green Tilley hat. Don't believe them when they say they don't shrink ...

Also, does anyone leave in the silly flotation device?

If they say it doesn't shrink, you should get a new one from them if it does – are you sure it's not your head growing?

Pelagic birders might find the SFD useful (even though they guarantee it against blowing off your head), but perhaps it's not so useful in deserts.

Must email Tilley for some commission...

 

[Mike Young]

I have been wearing Tilley hats for over 20 years. I am on my second replacement because of deterioration of my original hat, with no cost for the 2 replacements. I recommend this hat to everyone. Not only does it keep the sun off of my large forehead and out of my eyes, but it works as a rain hat preventing the rain going down my back. It also acts as a substitute for a sweat band. As you can see I wear it all the time.
I wash mine very often so it looks new (to help keep the band from deteriorating). I really don't care what other people think of me when I wear it. It is the most functional and in the longrun cheap and well made hat(s) I have ever purchased.
And no I don't work for the company, just a very satisfied costumer.

Mike

 

[egret3]

Hi Mike:

Alright!!!! Sure, I am in Ontario and see lots of them here.
Was wondering where you buy yours. I was at the store
down at Harbourfront, but understand they have a sort
of outlet/discount store on Don Mills Road.

Enjoy!!

 

[Alastair Rae]

I have been wearing Tilley hats for over 20 years. I am on my second replacement because of deterioration of my original hat, with no cost for the 2 replacements.

I was just looking at their web site and they do say they'll replace a hat if it shrinks. I guess I shouldn't have given mine away to someone with a smaller hat size. ||

 

[Nigel G]

Bought mine about 15 years ago for fishing in the summer definitely before I could be classed as a real birder - perhaps I still can't as a consequence of wearing one but I don't care cos its a good hat. It keeps the sun out of your eyes, off your ears and helps shield the LCD when digiscoping.

Mine is definitely green and as for washing it I don't think I ever have - which probably explains why it is now various shades of green. Oh yeah - and I do keep the flotation bit in which is quite handy when you drop it in the river and no mine has never shrunk.

Bottom line = good summer hat!!

 

[egret3]

Nigel:

Hmmmm.. trying to change the subject huh.. fishing..

Tell us how many fish .. you caught with the Tilley
Hat and what type..??


LOL

say, guess you could use them to put your
catch in..
o