Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
For years I have worn Baseball style Caps when boating. I liked the
long brim and the fact that if it actually blew off and I could not turn
the boat around quick enough, it was not too expensive to replace.

I have since found out they don't work well when taking photographs. I
am looking at the Tilley Hats (LT3 or LT6) as a new hat that will work
when I have a camera stuck to my nose. Does anyone have any
recommendations for a light weight, cool (not hot) hat that does not get
in the way when taking photos?
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Reggie


I have had a natural coloured canvas T3 with green underside for more
years than I can remember. This is my sailing hat...but the larger brim
tends to flop up in windy conditions.
Although it looks slightly goofy. the two tie-ons work great..and when
wet the canvas stiffens up and sheds rain pretty well.

I bought a 'dressier' LT5 to wear to work...but the so called 'tropical
weight' nylon fabric is too warm for nova Scotia weather...let alone
south of the border. keeps it's shape better than my older T3 and
because it's khaki, doesn't show sweat stains.

wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
For years I have worn Baseball style Caps when boating. I liked the
long brim and the fact that if it actually blew off and I could not turn
the boat around quick enough, it was not too expensive to replace.

I have since found out they don't work well when taking photographs. I
am looking at the Tilley Hats (LT3 or LT6) as a new hat that will work
when I have a camera stuck to my nose. Does anyone have any
recommendations for a light weight, cool (not hot) hat that does not get
in the way when taking photos?
--
Reggie


I have had a natural coloured canvas T3 with green underside for more
years than I can remember. This is my sailing hat...but the larger brim
tends to flop up in windy conditions.
Although it looks slightly goofy. the two tie-ons work great..and when
wet the canvas stiffens up and sheds rain pretty well.

I bought a 'dressier' LT5 to wear to work...but the so called 'tropical
weight' nylon fabric is too warm for nova Scotia weather...let alone
south of the border. keeps it's shape better than my older T3 and
because it's khaki, doesn't show sweat stains.

Don,
So you prefer the T3 because the LT5 is too heavy? Those are suppossed
to be the lightweight models. Is it too warm because it doesn't
breathe? I think I would prefer the cotton or hemp models if they are
not too heavy.
--
Reggie

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