Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

I have a Tilley, but much prefer my OR Seattle Sombrero - lightweight, GoreTex and wide brim that can be Aussiefied on one side or both as needed. Great in the rain and snow, which is a good thing given the forecast for Thursday here in PA.

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

One thing about Tilley hats that may not have been mentioned is that most are washable, and I like a hat that can withstand repeated washings. My Airflow (now 6 years old) gets sweat stained and generally nasty, but a quick wash in the sink and it looks and smells like new - and keeps its

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

I support the Tilley hat recommendation. I fell in love with an orange and green one in REI a couple years ago, and popped a picture up on Instagram - "Talk me out of this $80 hat." One of our crew here replied, "Get a Tilley instead." I said, "It IS

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 6:55:30 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Thanks. This looks likely: > https://www.tilley.com/us_en/ltm8-airflo-mesh-hat.html > > But tell me, why is it worth 3X the price of this one? >

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

Patrick, forget the Papyrus, the brim is weak and floppy, like all their hats, wind or no wind. I tried that hat, own a few others, and returned many. OR is always about saving weight, saving it for what ? How can you save something that is at best, relative ? Oh but I digress. I suspect the

[RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

I’ve got a Tilley R7 straw hat, size XL, that I’m not wearing. I tried to flog it on the Boblist a couple months ago but didn’t get any takers. I just offered it to Patrick, but alas he’s looking for something more structured. So here I am hijacking his thread to see if anyone else may be

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

I’ve had both Filson and Tilley. I strongly prefer the Tilley. The Filson is a PNW classic made of a waxed canvas material, great in the rain but not very breathable, which is an obvious drawback for a sun hat. There are many Tilley varieties, including vented models, although the one I have is

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

The Tilley hats I have had wear well but don’t last me any longer than cheaper hats. They do, or at least used to, come with a cheap replacement price if you wear yours out. I never took advantage of that. The Tilley hats were really well made though. Canadian sewn which is always good and

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

Thanks. This looks likely: https://www.tilley.com/us_en/ltm8-airflo-mesh-hat.html But tell me, why is it worth 3X the price of this one? https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/papyrus-brim-sun-hat-243408?cat=124,24,6,402 As I said at the beginning, I'll happily pay $100 for a hat if I get value for

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

For me, it's a *Tillley*. I have two, one in a greenish tint, the other Johnny Cash black. The green goes camping, backpacking, and bicycle touring, the black is for Zoom calls and walking to restaurants before covid times. They are superb in all aspects of construction, give very good shade,

Re: [RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

OR sells something similar to that and I picked one up. No weed screen to pilfer though. I figured the shorter brim would be better for on bike use. For me sun protection is more important than a helmet although I could likely put a helmet on over the hat.

[RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

I went to a few camping shops last week looking for just such a hat, but couldn't find anything that particularly suited. On the way home I walked past a pharmacy that had a collection of hats on display outside (it's summer here in the southern hemisphere), and I bought one of them - $A24,

[RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

Right, looking at the links you started out with, this seems a fairly close match: https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/papyrus-brim-sun-hat-243408?cat=124,24,6,402 Can't say I have any experience with that hat, but, I've never had an issue with any OR products. $36 fairly inexpensive. On

[RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

Thanks much, all. I've looked at each suggestion, and will go back -- it has been a long time! -- to Ex Officio and Outdoor Research. After reviewing the particular suggestions, I think I'll look for a cowboy-type of hat; after all, this is the southwest, and there seem to be quite a few made

[RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

My go-to is a Tilley. They make hats large enough and even too big. Started using Tilley after a recommendation from a sailing instructor. Washable. Downside is too many model choices. Back up is an REI - again too many model choices. Laing On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 4:05:15 PM UTC-5

[RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

Ex Officio and Outdoor Research make great sun-protective clothing, I've used Ex Officio for extended trips throughout India, holds up well and keeps the sun off. Kava also offers sun hat solutions, a bit goofy but solid. Scott On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 9:13:35 AM UTC-5 ascpgh wrote:

[RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

I got an Ex Officio wide brim sun hat to keep me from scalding during a July event on a golf course a few years ago. The problem is that if it's good enough, folks will have had them for years of continuous use and their recommendation is met with "no longer available" when searched unless

[RBW] Re: Best hat for sun protection while walking? -- Not too off-topic

This one works for me. https://www.rei.com/product/827301/columbia-bora-bora-booney-ii-hat On Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 4:05:15 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote: > We've discussed hiking or walking shoes, walking as supplementary exercise > to cycling, and now --- hats. BTW, more walking, with