Time to retire an old companion

[Mesquite]

Sadly it's come to the time when my Tilley TH4 hat has to be retired uppy_dog

It's done me proud for 8 years of heavy usage but the brim had worn thin and the last round in the washing machine was too much and it grew big holes in it. With 8 years wear I can't complain and it will be retired to the top shelf to gather dust with other momentos

Luckily Tilley Endurables offer a life time guarantee on all their hats so I sent off my old faithful and it's replacement arrived today

What a difference in colour and feel, it looks almost too good to wear out. I'm actually wondering if I'd get away with wearing it at Sam's wedding

Just a couple pictures to show you the difference.

Old faithful


The new replacement


And a together shot showing just how much it was bleached over time.

 

[Biker]

Peg bait!!!!

Muhhahahahahaa!

Cool they let you keep the original too. Mine got its first adventure in the washing machine the other day, the brass has gone green! I plan on wearing my pith helmet at work next week, told it's going to get warm soon... apparently.

 

[Mesquite]

Peg bait!!!!

Muhhahahahahaa!

Cool they let you keep the original too. Mine got its first adventure in the washing machine the other day, the brass has gone green! I plan on wearing my pith helmet at work next week, told it's going to get warm soon... apparently.

The old one was peg bait as well. Best count I got up to was about 15 or 16 on it because I left them there so people could come back and collect them

Yeah, they send the old one back if you ask them to

 

[Man of Tanith]

I asked.
she said no.

Well one of the words was no........... the other words would make a sailor blush

 

[Biker]

I asked.
she said no.

Well one of the words was no........... the other words would make a sailor blush

Sat here for about 5 looooong seconds looking for the "like" button. I have been on Farcebook far too long. Have a LOL! instead.

 

[SCOMAN]

I'm heading to Vancouver on Mon and seen they have a Tilley shop, with the good exchange rate I was thinking of investing. Are they as good as they say?

 

[Mesquite]

I think so... once you get one you won't need to buy another unless you want to

 

[Goatboy]

I'm heading to Vancouver on Mon and seen they have a Tilley shop, with the good exchange rate I was thinking of investing. Are they as good as they say?

I'd say so. I have 4 @ present; 2 different coloured cotton ones and my favourite hemp one. Also have a tweed winter one. Great in all weathers & look good too - my girlfriend doesn't like them on her but thinks (well says) I look good im them.
Hard wearing, good place to hide money/docs when traveling and you get a knowing nod from other members when you meet. also one of the best garantees out there.
Not cheap but it's a hat you can leave in your will so.excellent value.

Sent via smoke-signal from a woodland in Scotland.

 

[bigbear]

Yup, love them, have two now as my wife said the old one was looking scruffy, to me it's just getting worn in, but best not to argue so had to buy a new one for best.
Great kit.