I've had three Tilley's (one has been replaced by the company due to rotten fibres... a good thing, 'cause they are lifetime-guaranteed) so far, and the two T3s I have sit collecting dust for most of the time. In the summer's hot sun, there isn't any circulation in them and the foam in the crown that makes them float, traps in the heat. They are "water proofed" to begin with, but that washes out. That same "water proofing" makes the tan fibres turn yellow with sweat. The fibres may tighten in the rain, but they don't hold out the water when it's pouring. It drips down your neck, under your jacket and gets you wet anyway.

The Tilley Winter Hat is wonderful.

If I was buying a summer Tilley again, I'd look at the LTM9. It protects the nose, ears and crown, and allows a lot of circulation. None of the Tilleys are water proof. If you're going to be in a lot of wind, then look for the models that have a lace for under the chin and at the back of your head.

The Tilley fedora looks good, but there are other companies that have cheaper ones; Cabelas and LLBean, to name a few.

I also like to wear a newsboy style cap, but it doesn't protect the ears. My black leather one looks good with most kilts.