tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post877237142962809139..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Help us choose the best hat!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33379376712421009652013-08-20T10:57:07.140-04:002013-08-20T10:57:07.140-04:00Thanks for your input and thoughts on the ones you...Thanks for your input and thoughts on the ones you have. It is nice to get firsthand reviews on the various hats that other readers have or had in the past. I have been thinking of the LTM8, it has a wide brim, a large mesh area and chin straps, so this should be the ideal hat.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-6759476206682063022013-08-20T10:46:08.641-04:002013-08-20T10:46:08.641-04:00Thank you for commenting Allison. Yes, I think tha...Thank you for commenting Allison. Yes, I think that is the one that I have been thinking about, I think it is the LTM8, and it is at the top of my list.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-23315145574508488112013-08-18T23:01:47.437-04:002013-08-18T23:01:47.437-04:00I have two of them, one without the mesh and in a ...I have two of them, one without the mesh and in a heavier cloth and darker that is nice for the protection, but bad for heat retention. The second one has the mesh, but not as wide a brim and is a lighter material. Works well for dissipating heat, but I would like the wider brim. I find that with either hat the brims will blow down towards my eyes or up in strong wind gusts. The chin straps will keep them on your head with no problem.<br />I see there are two sales outlets in Prince Albert, so hopefully you will have some selection to choose from.<br /><br />Brian L.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09557501498865788873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61253846876395008252013-08-18T19:58:31.156-04:002013-08-18T19:58:31.156-04:00Venting is crucial. Husband wears his hiking in A...Venting is crucial. Husband wears his hiking in Arizona. I don't know the model number, but it has mesh all the way around the crown (the hat is nylon) and he says his head stays very cool. I think I'm getting one just like it. Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4265478561269214262013-08-17T11:05:44.303-04:002013-08-17T11:05:44.303-04:00Thanks John, we will be looking at these for sure ...Thanks John, we will be looking at these for sure but I also want to look at the LTM8, it even has more ventilation than these.<br /><br />I am hoping Kevin will not have to outrun a Cheetah because if he does than he will lose. :(Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52616135333476358572013-08-17T11:02:54.891-04:002013-08-17T11:02:54.891-04:00I totally agree with you!I totally agree with you!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61351834408901499762013-08-17T11:02:23.304-04:002013-08-17T11:02:23.304-04:00Thank you for your input as well Chasing Adventure...Thank you for your input as well Chasing Adventure. The LTM10 is a good choice and we will definitely be looking at it. The first two hats that Kevin showed for me are nice but I don't think they are practical enough for my needs. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28486486233433844562013-08-16T09:20:18.754-04:002013-08-16T09:20:18.754-04:00LTM 10 for both, large brim and good ventilation, ...LTM 10 for both, large brim and good ventilation, you guys would look good in any style. Does it come with a chin strap for when Kevin tries to outrun the Cheetah?<br /><br />Cheers<br />john bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05491423429997404339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39119470707803112552013-08-16T08:47:01.841-04:002013-08-16T08:47:01.841-04:00I like hats with air vents, like a few of those pi...I like hats with air vents, like a few of those pictured above. Otherwise they can get too hot.Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80511443610556732272013-08-16T01:05:47.857-04:002013-08-16T01:05:47.857-04:00Tilley hats are fantastic! My husband loves his. H...Tilley hats are fantastic! My husband loves his. He has the LTM5, which might be out of production, but it looks similar to the LTM10. You can't go wrong with that. As a female, I do like the looks of the first two you posted above.ChasingAdventure.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00290410861083804205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-52477468450066617022013-08-15T23:47:33.507-04:002013-08-15T23:47:33.507-04:00Yep, we are happy to get all this input and sugges...Yep, we are happy to get all this input and suggestions, it helps us to make an informed decision.<br /><br />Thanks for helping us out with the voting Chris.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-90526219906906440962013-08-15T23:44:38.838-04:002013-08-15T23:44:38.838-04:00I agree and that's why I am leaning more to th...I agree and that's why I am leaning more to the LTM8, which has lots of mesh for ventilation and the reviews are quite good on it compared to the smaller mesh gap in the LTM2, 6 or 10.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33287544646945095852013-08-15T23:39:18.244-04:002013-08-15T23:39:18.244-04:00Yes, we will be getting the broadest brim we can a...Yes, we will be getting the broadest brim we can and that should keep the neck covered up well.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5351204253678009382013-08-15T23:33:02.453-04:002013-08-15T23:33:02.453-04:00I agree, I think the first one is too fancy for hi...I agree, I think the first one is too fancy for hiking too and I don't think it is practical for our kind of living. Whatever hat we get it will have a wide brim so that should keep the neck protected.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61292269730997399972013-08-15T22:06:29.990-04:002013-08-15T22:06:29.990-04:00I'm with Alex on this one.I'm with Alex on this one.Karyn-Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441864113888457036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39209144561070803672013-08-15T21:51:23.977-04:002013-08-15T21:51:23.977-04:00Wow, a lot of responses. I agree with cotton and ...Wow, a lot of responses. I agree with cotton and wide brim for shade. Looks like this is all coming together. <br /><br />Oops, almost forgot. Time to go vote!living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-69079320590758460412013-08-15T19:04:39.095-04:002013-08-15T19:04:39.095-04:00Having spent time in the desert in Kuwait and Iraq...Having spent time in the desert in Kuwait and Iraq in 125*F+ weather, I'd look at the hat that has the most ventilation. You'll build up a lot of heat in it from your head and the airflow is real important.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-18308798949258530072013-08-15T16:40:11.005-04:002013-08-15T16:40:11.005-04:00I agree with Jim and Sandie they just beat me to t...I agree with Jim and Sandie they just beat me to the comment. Get the one with the broadest brim in front and the longest tail in the back. Consider an "extreme condition sun hat" if your company has it. How DO you manage to get these thing "sponsored" Kevin???Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60422359758380250442013-08-15T15:50:34.102-04:002013-08-15T15:50:34.102-04:00I think the most important thing is to make sure t...I think the most important thing is to make sure the back of the neck is covered. Jim's fishing hat has the wide brim in the back and even is dermatologist is happy with it. He's a baseball cap guy also except for when he's out on the lake fishing. The first one is just too fancy for hiking. Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73715309865092382962013-08-15T13:37:28.835-04:002013-08-15T13:37:28.835-04:00Thanks Alex, both are definitely good suggestions ...Thanks Alex, both are definitely good suggestions and are near the top of our lists.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80837995885870988482013-08-15T13:34:54.640-04:002013-08-15T13:34:54.640-04:00Yep, most of the Tilley hats do have the ties on t...Yep, most of the Tilley hats do have the ties on them and yes, we will both definitely be getting a hat with them. Thanks for your input and for letting us know that the straps and wide brim are important, this is something we agree on as well.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82112914590495186732013-08-15T13:31:31.044-04:002013-08-15T13:31:31.044-04:00Mary-Pat and Dugg, I am really hoping that we won&...Mary-Pat and Dugg, I am really hoping that we won't have to worry about that scenario!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13347607813770581182013-08-15T13:28:37.950-04:002013-08-15T13:28:37.950-04:00Thanks for your suggestions Paula and Jerry but I ...Thanks for your suggestions Paula and Jerry but I have to disagree on the darker shades as they will attract the heat more and these hats are all easily washable so I am not worried about it getting dirtier quicker. Both of your picks are on my list, just hoping that the store in Prince Albert will have these styles on hand so that we can try them on.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31817420147351523282013-08-15T13:24:42.306-04:002013-08-15T13:24:42.306-04:00I agree Mary-Pat, I prefer the traditional style a...I agree Mary-Pat, I prefer the traditional style and colour better, either khaki or the lighter shaded ones opposed to the darker shades and I am not so fond of the ruched model either. I believe the majority of their hats have the tie down straps, this is certainly a must. Thanks for your input Mary-Pat. I am leaning towards LTM 2, 6, 8, or 10 and possibly TH9.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80122717043003002592013-08-15T13:17:49.579-04:002013-08-15T13:17:49.579-04:00Yep, that is another possibility. We are really ho...Yep, that is another possibility. We are really hoping that the store in Prince Albert will have some of these styles on hand so that we can try them on.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.com