T3 Wanderer Hat

Original T3

About 10 years ago I found a T3 Tilley floating in the lake (no ID inside, no body attached). Since then I have worn the treasured hat hiking and on several long sailing ocean passages. Between the salt, sweat, and sun, it is finally wearing through. Repairs have been made with sailcloth and stitching,.... but it's time has come.

T3W Replacement

Today I received a T3W that I ordered as a replacement. While a fine hat, I am a little disappointed that there are No Maple Leaf Brass Snaps, and surprisingly NO Brag Tags. These were quirky items that gave the hat personality and character. (Many people enjoyed story about the elephant eating the hat, and the zookeepers retrieval) The patina on the brass snaps and eyelets , while dull, reflected many past memories and adventures.

Sadly, a Tilley is now... just another hat.

Sometimes changes are good, sometimes you have to maintain tradition... and quit while your ahead.

I hope I can get 10 years out of the new hat, but will keep my original as a " wearable log book" of memories.

Thanks

A year ago, I was vacationing in Alaska and needed a hat to survive the wind and rain; I went to the local REI and found a best friend. After the trip, we wound up with a puppy labrador retriever and I have been out in thick and thick! Rain and winter mix, my Tilley is my comfort, and I can sinch that thing on my head! I swear one windy day I almost left my boots, but the Tilley stayed on.

I'd had my previous T3 Wanderer hat for approx. 18 years but unfortunately the material around the forehead gave up (guessing due to sweat and maybe not washing it enough) and started to split......a bit of a sad day as I initially had it as a fathers day present, but all was not lost because as I was about to throw it away I noticed the guarantee for life label!!!!!!! So 10 days later and after a couple of emails my new T3 Wanderer in khaki arrives and all it cost was £6 p & p!!! Brilliant hat and brilliant service, many thanks to Tilly.......original T3 has left the building, long reign new T3!!!

This is a comfortable hat, really comfortable.

i sized it like Tilley Recommends. and it fits perfectly.

it without a doubt works well in the sun and holds its brim shape in the wind. i haven't worn it in extremely windy conditions but windy enough that a boonie hat would be flying around.

the material is thick but not too heavy and it feels soft and pliable.

i haven't worn it in the rain yet but i`m sure i will.

it is more then a boonie hat, and more then a typical sun hat or brimmed hat.

but it feels like its more and its worth more, it is very well built and well thought out.

it does get hot in direct sun especially on a very hot day like i was using it in my yard, i don't know what hat wouldn't get hot with extreme heat and sun and no real breeze.

i will say when there was a breeze even a slight one the large open grommets in the hat moved air quite well. and considering i got the dark green color that's helpful.

i am without a doubt happy with this hat and highly recommend it.