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Originally Posted by HarryT
Yep - I too swear by Tilley hats. I use mine for both rain protection here in the UK and sun protection in Egypt, a place that I spend a lot of time in.
Mine is the "Outback" model, which I think has a wider brim than the standard version.
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The 'Outback' model has a 3.5" front brim, which IS wider than the Tilley norm, and is made of waxed cotton. The LTMAirflow that I wear comes in two front brim sizes, 2.5/8th and 3.7/8, made of Tilley's special nylon. I chose the LTM because of the extra mesh venting along the top of the crown. In Thailand's heat, that becomes important. I also added extra grommets for even more venting. It has a foam insulating layer on the top of the crown as well for even more sun protection. I wish it had air-conditioning too...
Stitchawl