I've used Tilley hats for over 25 years. Love them. Try this string configuration, With the back slip knots slid together, adjust the front loop to the front brim size. Adjust all the slack to the back side of the hat. Now put the hat on with the front cord on your forehead just below the front brim. Now reach back and separate the adjusting knots on the rear coard till the coard seats just under the crown of your skull. Pull on the hat, it won't come off. This will hold you hat on in most heavy winds. If need be you can slide the adjusting knots together and use the back strap coard under your chin for maximum hold power. Leave the front cord on your forehead just under the hat front brim. Give it a try. Never to late to learn something new.
Nice vid! Main reason for the piece of foam in the top of the hat is to make it float when dropped in the water. Also, the chinstrap has two sliding knots at the lace-ends, for adjusting (mine has) so you don't tighten it by pulling at the laces at the side of the hat. Love my Tilley's (1 hemp for summer and the cotton version all year round.) They still are around 80-90 euro's.
I have had Tilley hats since 1985. I have had two of this Airflow model. Worst hat Tilley ever made. The brim support, maybe a wire?, collapses and the brim flops down over your eyes so you can’t see. Tilley replaced one of them, but same result. It is unwearable and I wear other hats instead.
They have a full line of clothes; pants, shirts and socks. The socks cost me 22.00 CAD per pair in 2005. I bought two pair, washed them every night and to have a clean pair every day. They are guaranteed not to cause blisters. I wore them every day for a month and walked miles everyday and no blisters.
Thank you! I was trying to make up my mind about purchasing this hat for my husband and this really helped. Based on your review and a few others, he is getting it for his birthday :)
Nice video. The hat still looks good after 14 years. I bought my ltm 5 because we were on a 2 week beach vacation and I needed something to protect my face and neck and ears. I tried different hats at all the stores on the island and then I tried the Tilley hat and I’ve never had a hat fit so good on my head. I wanted the Ltm 6 but they didn’t have a big enough one for my head so i got the LTM5. I wear it everywhere I go outside now.
The cavas hat is an "Statesman Hats". Bought it many years ago at Disneyworld Paris in the Western theme part. Maybe they still sell them. Greetings Wim
I have this LTM6 two years ago, but it is made in China, not Canada. I believe there are models which are still made in Canada. Pay attention to its fine print.
Thanks, the straps are actually slide knots but for me that is a bit tight. so I use it a bit different, I pul them out of the top of the hat. The rest is in the video. Greetings Wim
Hi NayokeHenji, The leather hat is an "Statesman Hats". Bought it many years ago at Disneyworld paris in the Western theme part. Maybe they still sell them.
I think that is true, but i found that not everything is available and known. At the time I found this hat after a long search. By now there are probably a lot of look-a-likes. Still, I like the tilley hat a lot and it served me well on the West Highland Way this year as well. I love to hear about the alternative hats... Greatings Wim
Hi Matt, This is the olive one. When I bought it way back there were only a few colors available. They have much more options now. Do take in consideration that you problably wear the hat in sunny/ hot weather. Black doesn't help much with cooling I think. But maybe it doesn't matter much anyway. Greetings Wim
@@traveler5898 really? Wow, the olive one looks much more brown on the website. Thanks for responding! Does that color hat go with everything like I think it does?
@@maffoe15 That is really up to you. I think it will always be a bit of an outdoor color. But I only wear it when I'm hiking and that sort of things. Not as a fashion statement. On top of that i'm also somewhat colorblind. So any advice from me about color is really meaningless. But maybe you can go to a store and check it out in daylight and see what the colors are like. I think a brown or black is safe to go with. Olive is nice but a bit outdoorsy. Best of luck. Greetings Wim
Hi. Could I ask if the pocket on your ltm6 has velcro ? A friend of mine has recently passed away and left me his ltm6 in his will. The lable says made in Canada but doesn't have a velcro on the crown pocket. Kind regards
Hi Shaun, Mine has velcro. Also made in Canada. Mine is a couple of years old now. Maybe a newer or older model? Interesting to find out if that changed. And my condolences. Greetings Wim
@@shaunbell5098 it should have Velcro u less they removed it for some reason. People modify their hats. I just bought a t3 airflow last week from the official site and it has Velcro in it. Also, sorry for your loss.
@@foxwithglocks1148 thank you for your reply and thank you for your condolences. I can't imagine my friend removing the velcro, but nonetheless I'll still wear it with pride
I just recently had a very lucky day at a second hand store. They put out 2 Tilley hats. One was a ltm 6 in like new condition. The other looks like T3. Like yours it has no velcro on the inside pocket or message on the pocket. But on the sizing label inside it states "Tilley 7 3/4 , 24 3/8 in, 82 1/2 cm." I can't make out the writing on the label on the other side, washing instructions. well worn. It was in need of a good soaking wash with Dawn dish soap full strength. Its white in color and looks stain free now. They were added to my Tilley collection for a mere $ 8.00 for both. But no velcro or label on pocket, must be a first addition.
I have the slightly smaller brimmed LTM 5, same colour. I love it in summer, protects you from the sun, also a great hat for hiking. You will still sweat in it a little. The other comment was right, you adjust the front and back strings however you want, usually I leave the front strap looser under my chin and tighter at the back. Or if it's not windy tuck them up top.
You look good in both, the brown looks sharp. I bought Tilley Wanderer recently. It looks good, is squashable and very practical. I am happy about the purchase.
Thank you for the most excellent review / discussion. I learned so much about my new Tilly watching your video. Cheers!
I've used Tilley hats for over 25 years. Love them. Try this string configuration, With the back slip knots slid together, adjust the front loop to the front brim size. Adjust all the slack to the back side of the hat. Now put the hat on with the front cord on your forehead just below the front brim. Now reach back and separate the adjusting knots on the rear coard till the coard seats just under the crown of your skull. Pull on the hat, it won't come off.
This will hold you hat on in most heavy winds.
If need be you can slide the adjusting knots together and use the back strap coard under your chin for maximum hold power. Leave the front cord on your forehead just under the hat front brim. Give it a try. Never to late to learn something new.
Nice vid! Main reason for the piece of foam in the top of the hat is to make it float when dropped in the water. Also, the chinstrap has two sliding knots at the lace-ends, for adjusting (mine has) so you don't tighten it by pulling at the laces at the side of the hat. Love my Tilley's (1 hemp for summer and the cotton version all year round.) They still are around 80-90 euro's.
Thanks, I didn't know that. I wil tie the lace different. Mine came like this. They are great. Thinking of buying a cotton version also.
Greatings Wim
I have had Tilley hats since 1985. I have had two of this Airflow model. Worst hat Tilley ever made. The brim support, maybe a wire?, collapses and the brim flops down over your eyes so you can’t see. Tilley replaced one of them, but same result. It is unwearable and I wear other hats instead.
They have a full line of clothes; pants, shirts and socks. The socks cost me 22.00 CAD per pair in 2005. I bought two pair, washed them every night and to have a clean pair every day. They are guaranteed not to cause blisters. I wore them every day for a month and walked miles everyday and no blisters.
Thank you! I was trying to make up my mind about purchasing this hat for my husband and this really helped. Based on your review and a few others, he is getting it for his birthday :)
Congratulations! And he won't be disappointed.
Greetings Wim
Love my Tilley hats.
That hat looks pretty good for 14 years old
Indeed, but do know I use it heavily on holidays and warm sunny days. I don't wear it year round. Still it looks pretty good.
Love my Tilley's and now your channel. I know Tilley's are tough but I would never have thought I could scrub them so hard😂
Nice video. The hat still looks good after 14 years. I bought my ltm 5 because we were on a 2 week beach vacation and I needed something to protect my face and neck and ears. I tried different hats at all the stores on the island and then I tried the Tilley hat and I’ve never had a hat fit so good on my head. I wanted the Ltm 6 but they didn’t have a big enough one for my head so i got the LTM5. I wear it everywhere I go outside now.
Thanks, I like it to, still use it every summer and never found a better replacement.
Greetings Wim
what is the make and model for the brown leather hat you have @0:40? Looks really nice on you
The cavas hat is an "Statesman Hats". Bought it many years ago at Disneyworld Paris in the Western theme part.
Maybe they still sell them.
Greetings Wim
I have this LTM6 two years ago, but it is made in China, not Canada. I believe there are models which are still made in Canada. Pay attention to its fine print.
I will check. I hope it's Canada but you're probably wright.
Product control makes where its made a non question.
Does the crown pocket have velcro?
Nice review! I appreciate the strap demonstrations
Thanks, the straps are actually slide knots but for me that is a bit tight. so I use it a bit different, I pul them out of the top of the hat. The rest is in the video.
Greetings Wim
could I inquire as to what the other hat is? the leather one at 0:40 - I would love one of those for the cooler times. thank you!
Hi NayokeHenji,
The leather hat is an "Statesman Hats". Bought it many years ago at Disneyworld paris in the Western theme part.
Maybe they still sell them.
@@traveler5898 Thank you sir! I just love the style.
@@NayokeHenji Hi, I found it is a waxed cotton hat. Never looked at it that way. Always thought it was leather. Just so you know.
@@traveler5898 interesting! I suppose the wax makes for a pseudo-leather material - thanks for the update!
First!
There are better choices for way less money.
I think that is true, but i found that not everything is available and known. At the time I found this hat after a long search. By now there are probably a lot of look-a-likes. Still, I like the tilley hat a lot and it served me well on the West Highland Way this year as well. I love to hear about the alternative hats...
Greatings Wim
Is this the pine hat or the olive one? I've been thinking of getting one of those colors or the black one, something that goes with anything!
Hi Matt,
This is the olive one. When I bought it way back there were only a few colors available. They have much more options now. Do take in consideration that you problably wear the hat in sunny/ hot weather. Black doesn't help much with cooling I think. But maybe it doesn't matter much anyway.
Greetings Wim
@@traveler5898 really? Wow, the olive one looks much more brown on the website. Thanks for responding! Does that color hat go with everything like I think it does?
@@maffoe15
That is really up to you. I think it will always be a bit of an outdoor color. But I only wear it when I'm hiking and that sort of things. Not as a fashion statement. On top of that i'm also somewhat colorblind. So any advice from me about color is really meaningless. But maybe you can go to a store and check it out in daylight and see what the colors are like. I think a brown or black is safe to go with. Olive is nice but a bit outdoorsy.
Best of luck.
Greetings Wim
I own 6 of them
Cool, do you have a favorite?
Hi. Could I ask if the pocket on your ltm6 has velcro ? A friend of mine has recently passed away and left me his ltm6 in his will. The lable says made in Canada but doesn't have a velcro on the crown pocket. Kind regards
Hi Shaun,
Mine has velcro. Also made in Canada. Mine is a couple of years old now. Maybe a newer or older model? Interesting to find out if that changed.
And my condolences.
Greetings Wim
@@traveler5898 thanks for your reply. Just curious. Certain it's genuine tilley though.and thanks for your condolences
@@shaunbell5098 it should have Velcro u less they removed it for some reason. People modify their hats. I just bought a t3 airflow last week from the official site and it has Velcro in it. Also, sorry for your loss.
@@foxwithglocks1148 thank you for your reply and thank you for your condolences. I can't imagine my friend removing the velcro, but nonetheless I'll still wear it with pride
I just recently had a very lucky day at a second hand store. They put out 2 Tilley hats. One was a ltm 6 in like new condition. The other looks like T3. Like yours it has no velcro on the inside pocket or message on the pocket. But on the sizing label inside it states "Tilley 7 3/4 , 24 3/8 in, 82 1/2 cm." I can't make out the writing on the label on the other side, washing instructions. well worn. It was in need of a good soaking wash with Dawn dish soap full strength. Its white in color and looks stain free now. They were added to my Tilley collection for a mere $ 8.00 for both. But no velcro or label on pocket, must be a first addition.
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Greetings Wim
I have the slightly smaller brimmed LTM 5, same colour. I love it in summer, protects you from the sun, also a great hat for hiking. You will still sweat in it a little. The other comment was right, you adjust the front and back strings however you want, usually I leave the front strap looser under my chin and tighter at the back. Or if it's not windy tuck them up top.
You look good in both, the brown looks sharp. I bought Tilley Wanderer recently. It looks good, is squashable and very practical. I am happy about the purchase.
Still using mine every summer....