Bahamas last year so was hatless for a while. When I reached Florida I decided to buy a good hat which might cause me to take better care of it. I found a Tilly Hat at the marine store down from the marina we were in. It looked like it had some quality to it so I decided to give it a try even though the cost of the thing could have paid for my plane flight home. I find that I'm wearing it all the time now even when off the boat. The string thing on the back of the neck took a bit of getting used to but it doesn't bother me anymore and I like the little pocket I the top for keeping a bit of cash on hand. I'm happy with it, bottom line.