Alex Tilley, an avid sailor, was driven by the need to create functional and stylish headwear for outdoor adventures. In 1980, he designed what is now affectionately known as the Tilley hat.

TORONTO – Alex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what’s now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

Alex Tilley, the Canadian entrepreneur and inventor who created one of the nation’s most recognizable fashion and adventure accessories, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 87. Best known ...

TORONTO — Alex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what's now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

TORONTO - Alex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what’s now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

TORONTO — Alex Tilley, the designer of the iconic Canadian hat bearing his name, has died at 87. The avid sailor created what's now known as the Tilley hat in 1980 to cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

After a year of testing, I discovered the diagram in my original GT knot article was wrong. Here’s the corrected version and a brief explanation why this knot still earns my full confidence. Now that ...

The improved clinch knot has long been the standard for tying lures to fishing lines. In fact, it's so universal among anglers that it's sometimes called the fisherman's knot. It's easy to learn, ...

Hello folks, This week we have an instructional video on how to tie a single uni-knot, and when to use a single uni-knot. Tying a single uni-knot is very easy, and we show you step by step on how to ...