Clothing
Quiksilver Hat
by Quiksilver
78
5 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Jan 2025
A Quiksilver-branded cotton twill cap made in the USA, purchased in Florida in the late 1990s and worn regularly for decades with minimal care.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 7, 2026
Why it's buy-it-for-life
Owners report these Quiksilver hats holding up for 25+ years of regular wear with barely any babying, crediting solid USA-made construction; even a worn sweatband can reportedly be refreshed with a borax paste scrub rather than needing a replacement.
What redditors say
Last mentioned on reddit in January 2025
Tags
made-in-usa vintage hat surf-brand long-lasting
It's currently serving my old man head while vacationing in Thailand. Never washed it either.
For a 27-year-old hat, it's holding up really well.
I have the same hat. About 25 years old. As good as they come.
a good borax paste and scrub on that inner sweatband rim and to would practically be new! Incredible
A vintage QuickSilver hat with great memories! Definitely a keeper, even with its wear.