Which hat?

[Lithril]

My aussie bush hat is finally beginning to fall apart, so I'm looking for another. I know Jamie had a cracking felt hat at the Reading meet, but I can't quite afford that at the moment. What I am looking at is something like the Tilley T4, does anyone have any experience with these?

 

[marshall4771]

Hi mate, no experience of the Tilley hat but I've got a cracking Barmah hat. It's waterproof, foldable and provides loads of protection from the sun, Reasonable price as well.

 

[leon-1]

Lithril, there is a little place in Teignmouth that makes these style hats, next time I am there (tomorrow) I will check and see what the prices are and let you know

 

[Stuart]

the tilly hats are fantastic, extreamly functional and very robust, they do seem to lack the character of leather or felt hats though

 

[Lithril]

the tilly hats are fantastic, extreamly functional and very robust, they do seem to lack the character of leather or felt hats though

Thats the only thing thats making me wonder whether to wait a while and save a bit more, thing is I've been through two quite good leather hats in 2 years now and the Tilleys come with a life time guarantee. I also like the shape of the T4 with the longer back it offers quite a bit more protection, then theres the hidden ties... I've lost count of the number of times my old hats been blown off my head.

 

[Beer Monster]

Rogue hats are pretty decent. I think you can get them form Unbeatentracks. I've got a Rogue Original and it's bombproof but isn't waterproof, better for hot climates. For the UK I'd probably suggest the Oily as it's totally waterproof.

 

[FeralSheryl]

Safariquip have the T3 at £44.99.

 

[MartiniDave]

Another vote for the Rogue. Mines 3 yearspld and going great - even if my wife does say it needs a wash!

Dave

 

[Beer Monster]

Then theres the hidden ties... I've lost count of the number of times my old hats been blown off my head.

The Rogue 110 (suede) or 127 Ranger (oiled leather) has a chinstrap.

I also own a Tilley T3. Must admit they are good hats. Used to use mine alot for travelling as you can squish them down into a bergen/bag with few ill effects. Can't really do that with a leather/suede hat. However i now use my rogue more often as it rarely leaves my head anyway! (the curse of a bald man outdoors ...... sunburn! )

 

[sandbender]

Used to have a Tilley, lost it on a Spanish mountain, didn't think that the current range were as well shaped, so replaced it with a Barmah Sundowner Roo...

http://www.denewear.co.uk/intro_akubra_barmah.htm

 

[dtalbot]

I've got a Tilley LTM6 and its fantastic.

 

[tenbears10]

Safariquip have the T3 at £44.99.

If that is the price of Tilley hats you can get Akubras for less.


Aussie bush hats

I've had my akubra for about 5 years and it is just worn in now. It has years left in it. If it fits well enoough it won't blow off and if anything they get more snug with wear.

 

[morch]

I'm with you tenbears, can't beat Akubra's IMO

 

[FeralSheryl]

If that is the price of Tilley hats you can get Akubras for less. .

Probably cheaper elsewhere. Good for people who prefer not to use leather etc if they can.

 

[tenbears10]

I'm sure you can get them cheaper elsewhere. The site looks expensive to me.

I wasn't trying to put you down just that people think Akubras are expensive (if you buy them in the UK they are) but they can be ordered direct from OZ for a lot less than people think.

Both have pros and cons. You can't stuff an akubra into your bag or use it as a seat but IMO tilleys don't look anywhere near as good.

 

[FeralSheryl]

I wasn't trying to put you down just that people think Akubras are expensive (if you buy them in the UK they are) but they can be ordered direct from OZ for a lot less than people think.

Both have pros and cons. You can't stuff an akubra into your bag or use it as a seat but IMO tilleys don't look anywhere near as good.

No offence taken. It didn't even cross my mind
Pros and cons are what it's all about innit

 

[Lithril]

If that is the price of Tilley hats you can get Akubras for less.


Aussie bush hats

I've had my akubra for about 5 years and it is just worn in now. It has years left in it. If it fits well enoough it won't blow off and if anything they get more snug with wear.

K now you've gone and done it, that works out at $46 delivered, and theres me trying to be good...

 

[tenbears10]

Go on you know you want to. Resistance is futile

 

[Schwert]

I have both Tilley T4 and Akubra hats...I think they both are top kit. The Tilley is a bit easier to care for as crushing, washing, stuffing are all just fine. The Akubra is a bit more styling though. Both are excellent choices....just different.

Akubra Lightning Ridge

 

[Lithril]

Gee cheers Schwert, I was hoping someone would make the choice easier