Tilley LTM5 Airflo Medium Brim Hat – Ultralight, Buoyant & Breathable, UPF 50+ Sun Protection, Water-Resistant

I purchased this hat to take on my upcoming trip to Egypt. I gave it a test run during a trip to California a couple of weeks ago. We went to Alcatraz, sat outside in the sun for my great-nephew's graduation, then spent several hours on Lake Tahoe. The hat behaved exactly as I wanted, It helped keep the sun off my rather bald scalp and neck, and stayed on tightly even when boating fairly quickly around the lake on a pontoon. I am looking forward to taking this hat on my trip to the Pyramids and beyond. The hat is extremely well-made, it's collapsible, and it looks pretty good, too.

Nice hat but would like the rubber pull ups on the strings rather than tie up. I enjoy wearingthe Tilley and the little money pocket is a novel idea.

Very comfortable. Excellent protection, looks high quality. Wrinkles a little which is annoying but can be removed to some degree by wetting the hat and drying. This hat looks like much higher quality than comparables. Make sure you know how to fit it by having the hat slightly grasp your head, not grip it. one issue that is a challenge is that the shape is perhaps a bit narrow in width so it will grasp many heads more tightly there leaving space in the back. You may want to get a hat that is slightly larger than expected and borderline measurements should go with the larger hat.Drawstring and secret pocket on the inside lining. This brim is not supre wide but wide enough with a nice long back to protect your neck. Looks very stylish too.

Most things I buy are too small. After much research, I ordered this in a size 8. To my amazement it actually fit!!

I volunteer at a nature reserve, and this hat is perfect for spending a lengthy amount of time outdoors. It’s lightweight, has ventilation, and offers great protection with a nice size brim. Tilly is a reputable brand for quality outdoor hats.

Measure carefully before purchase. Appears to be high quality. Comfortable.

Perfect fit, water resistant, allows air flow through,. Comfortable and good sun protection.

I have accumulated several Tilley airflow hats, LTM5 and LTM6's. They are great hats but deciding on a size can be tricky. Tilley says the hat is designed for a loose fit. They lead you to believe that loose sizing is already figured into their sizing chart. That has not been my experience. The Tilley chart says my 22.75" head should be a 7 1/4, as many other hat charts do. A 7 1/4 Tilley hat fits me like any other 7 1/4 hat which fits with a definite friction fit. Not what they recommend. I returned the 7 1/4 hat and got a 7 3/8. That was a more loose fit. I could turn my head down and it would take a few good shakes for it to fall off my head. I got a couple more. I've had them for a few years. I mostly wear them to keep rain and bugs off my head and I try to stick to the shade. Lately though, I've been been in the sun more and I'm thinking these Tilley hats are pretty hot on my head and not as breathable as they claim. A good price popped up and I decided to try a 7 1/2. This size fits more like what Tilley describes. It also now lets a air flow under the brim and feels much more comfortable in the heat. It still looks good on my head and does not feel sloppy or look too big for me. I turn my head down and it will fall off in one or two shakes. So I'm happy, it was a game changer for me to go two sizes above the chart. Depending on your hate for heat and humidity, go one or two sizes above the chart. If you are not a walking lawn sprinkler like me, one size up might be enough. You could always tighten the back half of of the strap for a tighter fit but these hats don't stretch at all if you need a looser fit.I did some temperature measurements on a picnic table in the sun. I compared Olive and Khaki. Even though Olive is my favorite color, Khaki was the clear winner for staying cooler. Like 20 degrees cooler under the crown in the noonday sun.No noticeable decline in quality now that these hats are made in China.If you want a more airy hat for mainly shade, the Sunday Afternoons Cruiser is a very lightweight hat to look at. I like it for evening or shade for bug protection. It is cooler and more breathable than the Tilley Airflo's. But for direct sun, the heavier material of the Tilley's gives more protection from the sun beating down on you.