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Title: Tilly Hat
Post by: Wildfisher on June 02, 2014, 04:05:13 PM
I'm thinking about upgrading to a proper Tilly hat. No local suppliers here, so it will have to be an online order. Anyone know how to measure your head correctly to get the right size?

Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Wildfisher on June 02, 2014, 04:56:05 PM
I have above average cranial capacity  :lol:
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Fishtales on June 02, 2014, 05:03:41 PM
Google's your friend :)

http://www.hatsuk.com/hatsuk/hatsukhtml/bible/hatsize.htm (http://www.hatsuk.com/hatsuk/hatsukhtml/bible/hatsize.htm)
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Inchlaggan on June 02, 2014, 05:04:11 PM
Quote from: admin on June 02, 2014, 04:56:05 PM
I have above average cranial capacity 
Something similar has been said before, not by me of course.....
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Wildfisher on June 02, 2014, 05:30:33 PM
Quote from: Inchlaggan on June 02, 2014, 05:04:11 PM
Something similar has been said before, not by me of course.....

Apparently with a properly fitted  Tilly hat you should be able to fit two fingers between the hat and your forehead.

Let's give that a try ...............

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Perfect!    :lol:
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: burnie on June 02, 2014, 06:24:06 PM
I've got an Akubra bunnet, proven fish catcher £99 to you Fred...................
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Darwin on June 02, 2014, 07:02:46 PM
 Tilley's HOW TO FIT YOUR HAT
http://www.tilley.com/us_en/how-to-fit (http://www.tilley.com/us_en/how-to-fit)
Title: Re: Tilley Hat
Post by: Highlander on June 02, 2014, 08:09:19 PM
These hats are very popular State Side though a Canadian company. Many fly fishers sing their praises. Not tried one though but why not. They are supposed to be very comfortable.
Try here,not cheap so maybe shop around.
http://www.e-outdoor.co.uk/5266/products/tilley_airflo_hat_ltm5.aspx?origin=pla?kwd=&gclid=COHB8J_x274CFdShtAodGT0AkQ (http://www.e-outdoor.co.uk/5266/products/tilley_airflo_hat_ltm5.aspx?origin=pla?kwd=&gclid=COHB8J_x274CFdShtAodGT0AkQ)
Tight Lines
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Fishtales on June 02, 2014, 08:12:28 PM
GO do them.

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mens/clothing/hats-headwear/summer-hats/tilley (http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/mens/clothing/hats-headwear/summer-hats/tilley)
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Fishtales on June 02, 2014, 08:15:03 PM
This might be more needed now that the Midges have started in earnest  :roll:

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/trekmates-bush-hat-p143447 (http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/trekmates-bush-hat-p143447)
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: alancrob on June 02, 2014, 10:10:28 PM
My wife got a Tilly in Vancouver a few years ago. Still the best hat I have tried in the sun.
I got a leather hand stitched job a few years ago at the game fair. Wee woman about 70 tried it on my head, said it needed stretched a bit and grabbed it in both hands and pulled. perfect ever since.
A bit hot in the heat of the day but waterproof which i find more useful in Scotland.

A
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Wildfisher on June 03, 2014, 09:17:25 AM
Quote from: Fishtales on June 02, 2014, 08:15:03 PM
This might be more needed now that the Midges have started in earnest  :roll:

In Stronian last week the midges were up with the worst I have encountered and it was still May.
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Riever on June 04, 2014, 11:23:01 AM
You could always try one of these  :lol:

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Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Wildfisher on October 23, 2014, 09:58:24 AM
I eventually bought one of these Tilley hats after taking a stab at the correct size I'd need. It fitted perfectly and the hat is a great bit of kit. Comfy, stable, protects your neck and ears from the sun. Unlike wearing a baseball cap you don't end up looking like a complete dickhead.  There  are few sadder sights than a middle aged, elderly or overweight person with sagging beer belly and grey hair wearing a baseball cap.   :lol:

Not cheap, but far better than the less expensive Snowbee ranger hat it replaces.
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: toms dun on October 23, 2014, 11:24:43 AM
Fred only just come back after computer crashed and died used phone on tapa talk then you stopped it replaced laptop so now getting my fishing fix
     Ive had a tilly winter hat for several years with hidden ear flaps and brow peak under brim in cold weather it beats anything bit warm for summer but at some stage will get vented summer version
Tom
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Billy on October 23, 2014, 01:11:25 PM
Quote from: admin on October 23, 2014, 09:58:24 AM
I eventually bought one of these Tilley hats after taking a stab at the correct size I'd need. It fitted perfectly and the hat is a great bit of kit. Comfy, stable, protects your neck and ears from the sun. Unlike wearing a baseball cap you don't end up looking like a complete dickhead.  There  are few sadder sights than a middle aged, elderly or overweight person with sagging beer belly and grey hair wearing a baseball cap.   :lol:

Not cheap, but far better than the less expensive Snowbee ranger hat it replaces.

Baseball cap for sale  :roll:

Billy
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: superscot on October 23, 2014, 03:32:59 PM
QuoteThere  are few sadder sights than a middle aged, elderly or overweight person with sagging beer belly and grey hair wearing a baseball cap.   :lol:

Make it two for sale ....cut to the quick with that comment  :( :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Wildfisher on October 23, 2014, 03:47:42 PM
Think of it as a big favour.  :lol:
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: SoldierPmr on October 23, 2014, 04:38:02 PM
What's wrong with flat caps?
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Billy on October 23, 2014, 04:44:04 PM
Quote from: superscot on October 23, 2014, 03:32:59 PM
Make it two for sale ....cut to the quick with that comment  :( :( :( :( :(

Problem is that i fall into all the categories mentioned.
Talk about coming down to earth with a bump.

Billy
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Wildfisher on October 23, 2014, 05:49:17 PM
Don't worry about it Billy. I tick most of these boxes myself, otherwise how would I be able to speak with such authority on the matter?  :lol:
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Highlander on October 23, 2014, 06:11:46 PM
Now this a real hat but fecking useless just like me  :roll:

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f233/Algie123/Highlander.jpg) (http://s48.photobucket.com/user/Algie123/media/Highlander.jpg.html)

Bankside River Gryffe Renfrewshire, that is me in jovial mood by the way.

Tight Lines
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Wildfisher on October 23, 2014, 06:27:20 PM
Always a smile on your face Alan.   :lol:
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: superscot on October 23, 2014, 06:52:17 PM
Fred ok to advertise for sale 6 off baseball caps in various colors on the forum as my self esteem  has been hammered into the ground by the above comments, Maybe Billy wants to throw his in as well !  :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Wildfisher on October 23, 2014, 06:54:29 PM
Aye go for it nae problem as long as part of the  profits are donated to Age Concern  :lol:
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: Billy on October 24, 2014, 07:04:17 AM
Quote from: superscot on October 23, 2014, 06:52:17 PM
Fred ok to advertise for sale 6 off baseball caps in various colors on the forum as my self esteem  has been hammered into the ground by the above comments, Maybe Billy wants to throw his in as well !  :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'll bring it up the braes and you can offer it as one careful but now depressed owner.

Billy
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: corsican dave on October 24, 2014, 08:45:42 AM
Quote from: SoldierPmr on October 23, 2014, 04:38:02 PM
What's wrong with flat caps?
fine; provided you own whippets and/or drive a volvo
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: JimJams on October 24, 2014, 10:52:10 AM
Quote from: corsican dave on October 24, 2014, 08:45:42 AM
fine; provided you own whippets and/or drive a volvo

Or drive a honda civic and tuck you're trackie's into you're socks. Absolutely despise flat caps!
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: SoldierPmr on October 24, 2014, 12:32:02 PM
Quote from: JimJams on October 24, 2014, 10:52:10 AM
Or drive a honda civic and tuck you're trackie's into you're socks. Absolutely despise flat caps!
i think your confused there :? I've never seen a ned or a chav wear a tweed cap.
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: JimJams on October 24, 2014, 12:37:19 PM
I thought you meant those stupid new era flat caps!
Title: Re: Tilly Hat
Post by: SoldierPmr on October 24, 2014, 12:46:27 PM
Quote from: JimJams on October 24, 2014, 12:37:19 PM
I thought you meant those stupid new era flat caps!
God no they are awful. Only people I know who wear sports kit and struggle to get off the sofa  :lol: