Algonquin Adventures / Favourite Tripping Hat

**Posted by ShawnD** 3/03/2019 5:22 pm

I just picked up an OR Seattle Sombrero on a Massdrop. They seam to get very good reviews. Fully waterproof, adjustable and good quality.

https://youtu.be/jnzR32m_umY

Hoping it will become my new favourite tripping hat.

Don’t think I have ever seen this question posed anywhere though.

Do you have a favourite? If so what is it and why?

**Posted by EGB** 3/03/2019 10:08 pm

on my 3rd OR hat, I like that one too. Hmmm

**Posted by scoutergriz** 3/04/2019 7:46 am

My Tilley T3 in "nylantium"! had it about 20-25 years now. It fits well, has a stash pocket in the top big enough to hold some matches, cord, foil, and a soup packet. it's waterproof, and their strap system is bombproof! But, best of all is the warranty, lifetime for wear and tear, and 1/2 price to replace it if it's stolen!

**Posted by ShawnD** 3/05/2019 8:33 am

scoutergriz wrote:
My Tilley T3 in "nylantium"! had it about 20-25 years now. It fits well, has a stash pocket in the top big enough to hold some matches, cord, foil, and a soup packet. it's waterproof, and their strap system is bombproof! But, best of all is the warranty, lifetime for wear and tear, and 1/2 price to replace it if it's stolen!

Like the look of that Tilley. Noticed that most Tilleys say water resistant not waterproof. Your version is proof?

I see that people treat them with Greenland wax too. Which I do for my Fjällräven gear and it works well.

https://youtu.be/ewiFM9E365o

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**Posted by scoutergriz** 3/05/2019 9:24 am

I suppose it's not "waterproof" per se, but I've never had it leak, even in heavy downpours or even all day rains. It could simply be that claiming it's waterproof could lead to complaints if it did ever leak

**Posted by RobW** 3/05/2019 9:37 am

My favourite is still a ball cap that nicely holds the rim of my hood up when wearing my rain coat.

**Posted by oldboyscout** 3/05/2019 11:12 am

I got this at Mark's work warehouse about 6 years ago for $10!! Its awesome and durable

**Posted by Peek** 3/06/2019 8:21 pm

LOL @ John. Too funny. Question for you though: I never seem to catch any flies this way - they just keep buzzing around me (though I've been putting the tape on the top of my hat, not the side - maybe that's it?). Are you using regular duct tape or some other super-sticky tape? Is there some hidden knack to this that I'm not getting? Thanks!

**Posted by Peek** 3/07/2019 8:50 am

Awesome thanks John - I knew I was doing something wrong.. will pick up a couple packs for sure.

**Posted by scoutergriz** 3/07/2019 9:39 am

careful with that stuff, John. On some portages there are enough of them that your hat may just fly away

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