LTM6 Airflo Sun Hat

This is the first 'real' hat I have owned rather than few cheap straw hats and dozens of ball caps. This is the real deal, a Tilley Endurables product that is guaranteed for life and will wear well during that hopefully long time. I had first ordered a model T4MO and it arrived in a box only three inches in height and had smashed the top of the hat down. The box was not only too short to start off with, but it had a two inch thick air-filled plastic 'pillow' inside pushing the space down to one inch. After I began working with the hat to see if I could get the top to stand up or any part of the hat to stand up and take some kind of shape, nothing done would help the hat hold any changes made. I ordered this T4MO thinking that cotton would be a better material than the 'nylon-like' Nylamtium material that is used in several of the other Tilley products. The Nylamtium fooled me, it does not look like a synthetic material at all. My mistake, the T4MO hat made of cotton will just fall down, droop, and not hold much shape at all. This I shipped back with no problems at all by Amazon, which is how all my Amazon orders have been so far. I soon received my new LTM6 Tilley Hat and it is identical in appearance to the other hat I had returned, except it stands up by itself and holds some of the adjustments you can make with the brim, back, and sides. This hat is the only one I have ever seen that I actually liked as much as I did to buy it for myself. Going through Amazon saved me a sizeable chunk of change that came to about one-third off and both hats were delivered on the date that had been given at the time I placed the order. If you want a hat that will last you a lifetime, Tilley Endurables will replace it free if it is worn out. They also have a warranty on the loss or destruction of your Tilley Hat, , so if you forget it somewhere when out and about or your dog eats the hat, just have your receipt and Tilley will replace your lost or destroyed hat for ½ price of a new hat for up to two years. This insurance policy and warranty are very good, and you even get an Owner's Manual with your Tilley. Their web site reads like something geared to sell to yuppie-types and that buying their hat will be a life changing event. It tells you everything you ever needed to know about your Tilley Hat including how to put it on your head #!# and hat tips and info from the Tilley Endurables web site. Search Google for 'tilley hat' and the results will likely also give the site for a 'Tilly' site without the 'e' in their name, close but no cigar. I really enjoying owning and wearing a useful and damn good looking hat even having a full head of hair still on my noggin. Tilley tells you over and over not to buy a hat that is too small. They tell you how to measure your head an give a conversion chart to use in choosing your hat size. The ideal way is to be able to try them on as Tilley recommends that you should be able to put two fingers between your forehead and hat. Mine is not that loose, but feels right and is not too loose to blow away readily, and not too small to be tight. It was no problem at all swapping out the hats as Amazon took care of everything with zero hassle, gotta love how they do business. If you want to step up from ball caps or wear something different for a change, the Tilley Hats are great and I would readily and strongly checking out Amazon's large selection of these very cool hats. I have become a hat wearer for life. 5/5 Stars!

The Tilley is hands down the best hat I’ve ever owned. It’s lightweight, breathable, and offers excellent sun protection. I like the neutral color. The mesh crown keeps my head cool even on the hottest days, and the wide brim provides great shade without flopping around. I love the adjustable chin strap for windy days and the hidden pocket inside. It even floats and hold it shapes fairly well. Its perfect for hiking, travel, and boating. Durable, comfortable, and helps to block the sun, what more could you want? Highly recommended!

Awesome quality. Great size selection. The hat is light weight, comfortable and is a great sunhat for Florida.

I received one of these as a Christmas gift a few years ago, purchased from my Christmas wishlist here on Amazon. It's a great hat, and I wore it nearly every time I went outdoors. It's lightweight, keeps the sun off of my head, and relatively cool even here in the Florida heat. I don't know if they advertise this hat as crushable, but I always folded into a square and stuffed it into a cargo pocket without any damage to the hat. It's also very durable and has been through the wash dozens of times now without wearing out. Unfortunately, I lost it while at Disney for a few days. Lost and Found never came up with it. So sad. Fortunately, it went on sale again soon after I lost it, so I bought a new one! I love the new one nearly as much as the old.

Tilley makes very high quality hats and I was thrilled to be able to get this in size 6 7/8. Their built-in adjustable cord design allowed me to make it a little smaller to fit my 20.5"/ 52mm head circumference. The fit and style are exactly what I wanted and I have gotten many compliments wearing it. Actually, I like this hat so much that I purchased a total of three of them, different colors: soft blue, light stone, & rock face. The company says these hats have a rain repellent finish and are also buoyant. I haven't had a chance to test those features yet but hopefully I will be able to do that soon. For now, I wear them almost all the time when I'm outside. I like the fact that they can also be thrown in the washing machine. This style is so flattering on me that I wish Tilley would make a similar one for winter - without the airflow mesh & maybe a warmer material? :) Oh, forgot to mention that Tilley offers a lifetime warranty if you register your hat with them!

My hair is kind of thin on top, and too much sun burns me. I especially don't like a sunburned scalp. This hat provides decent protection from the sun, but it's uncomfortable to keep it on when it's really hot and humid. There's not really any airflow through this hat, the vents on top are practically useless. First I took the string out because I don't like it dangling around my face. The hat fits my head nice, and it's comfortable to wear without the string. But when it gets hot outside, my head sweats too much. And I need a hat the most when it's sunny and hot. So now I'm trying it with the string again. I do think it's slightly better with the string. I try to keep the hat up off my head a little more with the string, and hopefully get a little airflow. I still don't notice much airflow, and although it's a little better, it still gets quite hot and sweaty. Plus I can't figure out what to do with the string so that it's not dangling or annoying me. Also, they don't have the lifetime guarantee anymore, so that might be a concern. Overall, it's a nice hat and seems to be good quality. But calling it "airflow" is misleading.

I purchased this hat for a week long Walt Disney World vacation in June, hoping to keep the sun off my follicle challenged head. I have had a Tilley T3 made of cotton for 10 years, but the cotton would have been too hot in the Florida sun. Plus it was an excuse to buy another Tilley hat. The airflow mesh worked as expected, keeping the hat relatively cool. The mesh is woven in multiple layers, so air can get through, but very little sunlight could sneak through to hit your head. But I applied sunscreen at the start of each day just to be on the safe side. The mesh is firm enough that it doesn't affect the integrity of the crown of the hat. Being out in the Florida sun for hours caused my head to sweat, and eventually the sweat would bleed through the sweatband and be visible from the outside. Without cleaning, the sweatmarks would be visible even after drying. But with a quick rinse in the shower of the hotel room at night, the hat would be clean and dry in time for an early morning departure. The nylon material is very lightweight, cool and comfortable to wear. But being a lighter material, the brim is not stiff. Now I didn't observe the brim bouncing around as I walked, but I suspect if I was galloping on a camel or driving a jeep with no windscreen, the brim may have blown down or up. I packed the hat flat in my carry on, and upon arrival pulled it out and pushed out the crown. Ready to wear, no issues. I chose the olive color hoping to make it less likely for stains from dirty hands to show on the hat. I don't think going with the slightly darker color made the hat any warmer in the sun. The hat may seem expensive but in this case you get what you pay for. Check out the Tilley website for fitting instructions to make sure you order the right size. It is a very comfortable hat when sized properly. Also check out their excellent warrantee and replacement programs. All in all a great hat. I am sure I will still be wearing it 10 years from now.

Bought this Tilly hat for my husband, for sun protection on an upcoming sailing trip we have planned in the Caribbean. Previously seen this hat in a different color at a local sporting store (at full retail cost). So we knew the material would be lightweight, breathable, and also good for rain. The quality is excellent - Tilly, is a trusted brand from the sailing and fishing community who spend hours in the sun. When I first ordered, I mistakenly selected the wrong size (XL). It was an easy return and I had the correct (size L) 2 days later. The size chart is true to size (was my fault for not checking) new hat fits my husband perfectly. The string is great for not losing your hat in windy conditions, but can easily be tied in the back for when you don’t want/need it. Also this is unisex and easily styles for both men and women…. So I expect to borrow it when he’s not looking. 😊