TilleyLTM6 Airflo Broad Brim Recycled, Khaki/Olive, 7 7/8

Model LTM6 Airflo - Broad Brim - Olive - I was reluctant to spend this much on a hat after disappointing results with other hat purchases. The brims all flopped down in my face even without wind. I am glad I purchased the Tilley hat, it is worth the money. The brim is stiff and provides good shade from the sun. The style is better than the floppy hats and does not make you look like a geek. A quality hat you will be glad you purchased. When reading other reviews I heard about the hat being delivered folded with creases that would not come out. Mine came on a thick piece of cardboard larger than the brim of the hat with the crown folded down. The crown just popped up and was free of creases immediately. The brim was perfect with no creasing. I used their measuring guide and purchased the exact size a 7 1/2, it fits perfectly, tight enough to not blow off in normal wind but not so tight that it does not feel comfortable. Do not be afraid to spend the money if you want a quality hat.

Update: These hats are no longer made in Canada. My review is for the hat of Canadian manufacture. I cannot vouch for the new ones made in China.I love this hat. I've worn one regularly for well over a year and it's still in great shape. I've recently ordered another as the size I originally got was just a shade too small. They are very well made and durable, and lightweight (Tilley says 4 ounces.)Please note before you buy that Amazon's product description is inaccurate when it says the hat is "designed with a medium brim that snaps up Aussie style." As you can clearly see in the photos, there is no snap on the brim. It does not snap up. (Also, the brim is "wide" in the manufacturer's parlance, not medium; the one with the medium brim is the LTM5.) The brim on the LTM6 offers good sun protection for the face and neck. It measures 3 1/2" in the front and back, and 2 1/2" on the sides.Ventilation with the mesh strip is adequate for hot weather, and the sweatband does a good job of wicking away moisture. But it is a hat, and you will sweat in it. Wash it often to keep the sweatband from staining (also, the brass grommets around the holes where the straps enter develop a patina that will cause a green discoloration on the straps if you don't wash the hat regularly to remove sweat). It does shed water well if you encounter light to moderate rain, but it is water repellent, not waterproof.The dual strap system is excellent for keeping the hat on your head where it belongs in windy weather (I've worn mine on roller coasters with no worries about losing it). It's nice to have the flexibility of using the rear strap only (light wind), front and rear (heavy wind) or no strap. The brim stands up to windy weather. It is flexible, but much stiffer than a typical floppy bucket hat. There is some kind of an insert in the rim (probably plastic) that helps it retain its shape, but the brim can't be shaped as you can with a wire rim.If you size the hat properly, it will sit low on your head and be less than snug. I highly recommend that you check out the manufacturer's sizing instructions on Tilley's web site. Amazon won't let me link to it, but it's Tilley dot com, and click on the link that says "Sizing is important." (Pay particular attention to the part about being able to slip two fingers between your forehead and the front of the hat.) I wish I had done so before ordering my first hat. The new one fits perfectly with no headachesThe interior pocket is a nice feature. It's large enough to stash cash, credit cards, licenses or a key.There is a lightweight layer of closed-cell foam in the crown that helps the hat keep its shape and also allows it to float if dropped into water.I was a little hesitant to buy my first Tilley hat when I saw the price, but it is worth every penny, and Amazon's price is the lowest I've seen.

Tilley hats are great. It looks good, the materials are quality, they are fine and light. We'll see how they hold up over time.

I've always wanted a Tilley hat but couldn't justify the cost. Well I managed to find a great sale price, so I decided now is the time.I agonised over sizing before ordering. My head measures 57 cm which puts me at a 7 1/8" size but that would've be a great mistake. I added 2 cm to my measurement and bought the 7 3/8" size and it's just right. The hat should fit loose enough to easily slip onto your head but not so loose it would fall off if you bend over.I also "tested" two colours. I bought the Olive and the rockface. The olive is a dark colour and when I put both in the direct sun in 90F weather for a few minutes the olive hat measured about 10F hotter than the light coloured Stone Face both on the top of the hat and underneath it. Even after 10 minutes the rockface coloured hat remained ~10F cooler than the olive. Since this is a sun hat I decided to go with the lighter colour, though I really like the olive.I've tested the hat out in direct sun and the brim is wide enough to mostly shield the face and neck. I'd still recommend some sunscreen or using a cape on the back of the neck, especially if you're fishing and looking downward a lot. I didn't feel like I was any warmer than using a ballcap and was even cooler than no hat at all because it blocks/reflects a lot of the sun from reaching my head.Alas, I still sweat heavily wearing it and the built-in headband wets out fast. I can fit a thin additional sweatband under the hat, but not a thicker cotton sweatband. I'm still wondering if I should've gone up to a 7 1/2" to accommodate a thicker sweatband.Either way, a great hat and even better if you can get it on a good sale. They might not carry quite the same quality that they used to, but they're still a high quality item worth buying.

Exactly what I was looking for.

I like everything about this hat. The color is exactly as shown in the ad. The size is perfect for me. The price and color were both better than anything offered locally where I live. The delivery time was amazing. Good job Amazon!!! Thank you for all that you do.

Great hat. Just made in the wrong country.

The colour is nice, the structure of the hat is excellent!

Finally found an awesome hiking hat that fits my big head. No more tight hats. Now gentle fit on my head. Check sizing chart for the biggest sizes.