Adventure Travel Gear - Tilley Hats by Tilley Endurables

Tilley hat owners are a loyal, even fanatical lot when it comes to Tilley hats; the editors at World Travel Guide .com decided to find out why.

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One reason might be that Tilley hats are replaced free if they ever wear out, shrink or fall apart - plus they come with a 2-year all perils free insurance for replacement if your Tilley hat is lost or otherwise disappears. It must be a secure feeling knowing that once you've bought your Tilley hat you've got a travel hat that doesn't give up and that lasts for as long - or longer than - you last...

All Tilley hats have been certified with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 50+, the maximum rating given. Next consider that it's a waterproof travel hat and that due to a tiny floation device in the brim, Tilley hats actually float, and you have one seriously durable travel hat.

Inside the crown of each Tilley hat is a good-sized pocket sealed with Velcro. In it, you could carry I.D., toilet paper(!), license, hotel key, $10 bill, plus a quarter for an emergency phone call.

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And your Tilley hat stays snug: The Tilley comes with a tuckaway, adjustable, fore 'n' aft Wind Cord. When it's calm, the Wind Cord stays hidden in the crown. When there's a breeze, you place the part with the sliding knots behind your head. When it's windy or you're sailing, you can use the chin part too.

Tilley hats, which are manufactured in Canada, come in 13 sizes so there's one to fit just about any head size.

One of our editors who is a Borsalino hat affectionado has always pooh-poohed Tilley hats, but even his postiion softened when we presented all the Tilley hat features.

New Tilley Hats - Tilley AIRFLOW Hat

AIRFLOW Tilley Hat

The new, lightweight Tilley AIRFLO Hat is perfect protection from the sun. Alex Tilley's hot weather hat is made from an extremely lightweight Supplex nylon with a mesh ventilation band for superior breathability. Tilley hats repels rain and mildew, blocks UVA and UVB radiation (UPF 50+), and is machine washable. Tilley hats make great packable replacement for a straw hat. Available in Khaki w/ Olive Underbrim or Natural w/ Green Underbrim. Sizes 6-7/8 to 8+. A sizing chart makes it easy for ordering, or for a perfect fit, you can give the measurement around your head and your order will be made to match you exactly. This Tilley hat comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. Weight: 4 oz. Quality made in Canada. Price: $66.00 USD. PURCHASE ONLINE Sizing Chart is under "More Info" tab on purchase page 100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Tilley Hats - New Western Style Tilley Hat

Western style Tilley Hat

Tilley's new western-style hat will keep you cool and comfortable, even on the hottest days. Broad-brimmed, with a mesh crown and Airflo panels, this unisex Tilley hat provides 50+ SPF (blocking 98% of UVA/UVB rays) and offers superior ventilation. This Tilley hat's underbrim filters and absorbs glare from water, sand and pavement, and the soft, quick-drying Hydrofil sweatband wicks perspiration from the forehead. Mildew-resistant and rain-repellent, it has an interior security pocket, tuck-away front tie, and rolls up for easy packing. Weight: 10 oz Care Instructions: Machine or hand wash warm. Reshape and air dry. Quality made in Canada. Lifetime Tilly Guarantee. Price: $79.95 USD PURCHASE ONLINE Sizing Chart is under "More Info" tab on purchase page 100% Satisfaction Guarantee