- Time of past OR future Camino
- August 26th 2023
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Ditto.Tilley. LTM6 Airflo. Best hat ever.
Agreed C clearly, great hat, lighter than a Tilley, no sweat stains, great in washer and dryer. Sun bucket is my choice.Outdoor Research (OR) has a nice selection of hats - generally lighter weight than the Tilleys. I recently got this one to replace one I lost in Cifuentes. I have decided that I don't mind being identified from a distance by my hat!
Yep me tooTilley. LTM6 Airflo. Best hat ever.
Ones I've used I would consider as second best after a Tilly or a Stetson, but they are definitely good enough, and I've been happy with them both times.I have always used an old Army Fatigue wide brimmed hat from the Surplus Store. No brand names, just gets the job done.
Agreed! I love it (pictured in my avatar here)! My trusty hat.Tilley. LTM6 Airflo. Best hat ever.
Wide brimmed Tilley or a wide brimmed army boonie hat.I am looking to purchase a good hiking hat that ticks all the boxes, such as sun protection, sweat wicking etc.
Any recommendations?
Thank you in advance.
PS. The folding hat in Jo Jo’s post is a good option for complete cover. It has a folding brim and was my “standby” hat in my rucksack.I am looking to purchase a good hiking hat that ticks all the boxes, such as sun protection, sweat wicking etc.
Any recommendations?
Thank you in advance.
Mate, pop into Kathmandu and grab one of the caps with removal neck covering I think it's called a legionnaires cap. Folds in half, washable etc.have used on all my Caminos and as someone who burns easily highly recommended. Buen caminoI am looking to purchase a good hiking hat that ticks all the boxes, such as sun protection, sweat wicking etc.
Any recommendations?
Thank you in advance.
I am looking to purchase a good hiking hat that ticks all the boxes, such as sun protection, sweat wicking etc.
Any recommendations?
Thank you in advance.
Check out solumbra website ...I am looking to purchase a good hiking hat that ticks all the boxes, such as sun protection, sweat wicking etc.
Any recommendations?
Thank you in advance.
If I recall correctly, they do come with insurance against theft, if you register them (per dougfitz's post). I think that means they can be replaced at much lower cost.While the Tilley line of hats are indeed outstanding, I have always worried about others coveting my hat - should I invest in a Tilley.
A good basket for fruits too.I still have the sugegasa that I wore walking the Shikoku temple circuit and the Kumano Kodo. Lightweight, well-ventilated, water-resistant, excellent eye shading. The downsides are that it is an awkward thing to wear in strong winds and will bump against any rucksack that sits high on your back!
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Three uses.A good basket for fruits too.
not to mention a WOK possibility@Bradypus, this hat is a great item with two uses; provides shade from the sun, and as an umbrella in the rain..
I like the Sunday Afternoons hats, too. I wear the Adventurers model. They can also be ordered from their factory in Oregon. I see they are offering 15% off now (at least on my computer).rI have a Sundays hat. You can find them at REI, sporting goods stores, or of course on Amazon. I love my hat. Wide brim protecting ears, wicking, ventilated and hand washable. They have a few different styles and colors. But like socks they are somewhat a personal preference.
@KiwiJohn ,I am looking to purchase a good hiking hat that ticks all the boxes, such as sun protection, sweat wicking etc.
Any recommendations?
Thank you in advance.
Okay. I went and looked it up. It seems that the insurance against theft or loss is now limited to 2 years. But if you lose your Tilley hat for whatever reason within two years, you can get another (same style and size, etc.) for half price.If I recall correctly, they do come with insurance against theft, if you register them (per dougfitz's post). I think that means they can be replaced at much lower cost.
I own a terrific Tilley hat. I didn't take it on my first Camino, and I won't take it on my second this fall.
Tilley hats are the greatest, but they're heavy and I don't need the greatest hat in the world on the Camino. When we walked the CF in 2021, I left my hat three different places, and through an incredible number of "the camino will provide" miracles, it found its way back to me each time. I am going to take an old, cheap ($10?) wide-brimmed hat, at least 10 years old, that came from Wal-Mart via my now 96-year-old father, which has seen so much sunlight on summer hikes in the US Southwest that the top of the hat is about 10 shades lighter than the underside. Assuming I don't lose it along the way, I will leave it in Madrid when I fly home with my thanks for many years of underpriced service.
My theory is it needs to fit, needs to be well-ventilated (we're going to be walking in significant heat), and provide good shade. That's it. If it's raining, I'll rely on my rain jacket hood.
I'm happy to spend on great gear for the Camino, but a hat isn't one of those categories.
I must remember this - it will be useful on other threads! We can get too caught up in finding the best, when sometimes "good enough" is appropriate.I don't need the greatest hat in the world on the Camino.
So true. My Camino backpack is mostly packed with "good enough" which has always served me well. That said, I always leave my blue jeans at home.I must remember this - it will be useful on other threads! We can get too caught up in finding the best, when sometimes "good enough" is appropriate.
We use the Sunday Afternoon, too.This is what we use. The "reverse clam shell" folding really works great to store in the back pocket of a pack when not in use. The wide brim does the job with sun. The neck cape avoids burns there. And the material is very light so it does not make your head hot.
View attachment 153247Ultra Adventure Hat
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Yes, liked the way it fit under the hood of my rain jacket. When I walked this past may-june I forgot my baseball cap that I was going to use under my rain jacket hood and was happy to see my T5 fit under the hood quite nicely.I have several Tilley hats (T5, LTM5, TTW2 & TH5) as well as hats from other makers. For recent caminos, I have chosen the classic T5. It is a good all rounder with a medium brim that still fits under the hood of my rain jacket when needed, gives adequate sun protection of my face, ears and neck when the sun is at its height, and copes pretty well with sweat. It can be washed, although after more than a decade, it started to break up about a year ago in the wash, and is now a patchwork of strapping tape and other repairs. If you do buy one, you will need to register it with the company, otherwise they will not honour their much heralded replacement guarantee. I found this out to my disgust last year when I contacted the company about that.
I like this oneI am looking to purchase a good hiking hat that ticks all the boxes, such as sun protection, sweat wicking etc.
Any recommendations?
Thank you in advance.
I purchased my Tilley hat in August 2021. I just checked and inside on a lovely fabric sewed in tag it says "Designed in Toronto, Canada". In tiny letters on a tiny different tag it says "made in China".I love my Tilley Airflow (we both have Tilleys but different models. I intend to take good care of it (them) as we have heard that the new ones are not quite the same after a change of ownership and no longer made in Canada. Does anyone know if this is correct? Going back to @Tincatinker's post - we will keep away from elephants.
Sounds a bit like my Tilly that has been in the Himalya, Scotland and on Camino. Hail, rain and shine it is a stalwart if a tad misshapen now.I have several Tilley hats (T5, LTM5, TTW2 & TH5) as well as hats from other makers. For recent caminos, I have chosen the classic T5. It is a good all rounder with a medium brim that still fits under the hood of my rain jacket when needed, gives adequate sun protection of my face, ears and neck when the sun is at its height, and copes pretty well with sweat. It can be washed, although after more than a decade, it started to break up about a year ago in the wash, and is now a patchwork of strapping tape and other repairs. If you do buy one, you will need to register it with the company, otherwise they will not honour their much heralded replacement guarantee. I found this out to my disgust last year when I contacted the company about that.
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