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I love this hat. It is a good design, well made, and durable. If I ever lose it I will get another. The catch is that it really isn't water resistant. It isn't 'waxed cotton' in any sense of the term. Depending where you look the manufacturer says that when the hat loses water resistance to rejuvenate it by putting it in the clothes dryer, or, by spraying the hat it with water-repelling chemicals used for clothing. For me, right out of the box, the hat soaked up water just like any cotton does. So after awhile I treated it with the very oilskin wax that the product description scoffs at ("...no more wax transfer, 'sticky hand' or strong waxy odor..."). I used a traditional reproofing wax sold by 'Filson'. I'd bet that any oilskin reproofing wax would be similar. These oilskin reproofing waxes are the traditional way of waterproofing cloth and they work quite well. Yes, it is a bit of effort and mess to apply. Yes, it has a very slightly tacky feel on the outside of the hat. Yes, oilskin wax reproofing requires reapplication (perhaps once a year or so). But there is no odor or wax transfer that I can perceive. But now, after waxing it properly, the fabric is quite water-resistant. For those who care, the hat also looks better in my opinion (it is now a darker brown and very leather-like in appearance with lots of 'character'). Now it is a real oilskin (or waxed cotton) hat. As an added bonus, there is no more need for constant washing as per the instructions that come with the hat. Since the entire hat is now oiled (waxed) there is no worry that oil and perspiration from your head will discolor the hat the entire hat is 'discolored' evenly from the oilskin reproofing wax treatment. I still recommend the hat... in fact I love it more than ever. Don't be afraid to convert your Tilley Outback to a genuine waxed cotton oilskin hat.

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I received one of these as a gift. I spend most of my freetime outdoors, so the gift was pretty thoughtful and appreciated.

This hat is amazing. Actually feels sturdy, odd to say about a hat, but that seems to describe it well. Extremely comfortable and easy to wear. In the hand, it is heavy and solid, but when worn it is barely noticable. I typically wear 7 1/2 or 7 5/8 in fitted hats. The 7 5/8 fit me perfectly.

I will admit, the style isnt really me. Im more of a baseball hat or wool watch cap kind of guy, but now that I have this I use it. Nothing beats this hat when the sun's beating down on your head or the rain is coming down. It is ventilated just right so your head doesnt get too hot, but is still plenty sturdy enough to keep the sun or rain off your head, neck, and face.

Now that Ive been using it a bit, its starting to get that cool 'worn in' look. I think thats one of the cooler things about this hat, Id compare it to a leather jacket, no two are the same as they slowly conform to their owner and manner of use.

As for the quality, Id doubt if there is a better made hat on the market. I dont baby this hat. I use it in the outdoors exclusively. I drop it in the dirt and mud. It gets wet with water, rain, and sweat. It gets thrown in the trunk when Im not using it. Absolutely nothing has deteriated on this hat; stitching still 100%, no shrinkage or stretching, no holes or fraying, still water/sun proof the same as when it was new. The only changes after all my abuse is the worn in look I mentioned previously.

I can absolutely recomend this hat to anyone who spends time hiking, fishing, camping, or boating (it floats too). The ONLY issue I would caution is that the style of this kind of hat isnt for everyone. Im too embarrased by the look of the style to wear it around town, or Id probably wear this hat every day, the wife teases me and says I look like an Indiana Jones wanna-be when I wear it.

It is expensive, but it is worth it. Assuming you like the look and you spend the time outdoors to justify it.

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We do quite a lot of vacationing that takes us to sunny, rainy, tropics and the Tilley hat has been a great value. ***Make sure you follow the sizing guidelines!***

This hat needs to fit loose, should sit with the crown down on your head but not so loose as to slide around. Try on a sized hat and be able to get a finger or two inside the headband. This will give you the correct Tilley size. The chin/head straps brilliantly hold it on in windy conditions. It floats and has a "secret" pocket in the crown for ID's, room keys, money.

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Let me start by saying that I spent a lot of time online researching this hat. Hey, I figured for the amount of money I was spending for it, I should at least make sure it was the best I could buy. As it turns out, my research was not wasted because this hat is well worth the price. Not only is it well made with quality materials, it is also a lot of fun to wear. I read as many reviews as I could find (both good and not so good) and finally decided on the TWC4 Outback hat. The original reason I chose the TWC4 hat is I was looking for a hat that would shield the sun from my face in the summer and keep the rain off during the rest of the year. This hat has a nice, wide brim that accomplishes both. The Tilley company also has a great warranty on this (and all) their hats. Yeah, I know, a warranty on a hat sounds strange, but hey, it is a nice thing to know that the Tilley company backs the products they sell. Anyway, I have had the hat for a couple of months now and use it daily.

Be sure to look on the Tilley website to find out the recommended way to measure hat size. Ordering the wrong size hat was the one thing I worried about. As it turned out, my wife measured my head size correctly and when the hat came, it fit perfectly.

I would recommend the purchase of this hat to anyone who spends a lot of time outdoors. I get a kick out of wearing this hat. It also makes me feel good that my face is protected from the elements.

Do your research and I think you will agree that Tilley hats are the best in the world. Now, the only question is, which one to buy?

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I purchased this hat for my Husband and he absolutely loves it.. as a matter of fact I am considering getting one for myself.