Charlie Don't Surf Trucker Hat, Army Green / Gold Front

Charlie Don’t Surf Trucker Hat – Army Green with Gold Embroidery

Sale price$45.00
COLOR:ARMY GREEN GOLD
Pickup available at Malibu Usually ready in 24 hours

Charlie Don’t Surf Trucker Hat – Army Green with Gold Embroidery

ARMY GREEN GOLD

Malibu

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

3844 Cross Creek Road
Malibu CA 90265
United States

+13109156611

Surf culture, counterculture, and California cool—stitched into one bold statement. This Surfing Cowboys® original features “Charlie Don’t Surf,” immortalized in Apocalypse Now, standing as a cultural touchstone. In army green and gold, it nods to the enduring spirit of surf rebellion.

Vintage-style trucker hat
Army green cotton twill front, mesh back
“Charlie Don’t Surf” gold embroidery
Adjustable snapback closure
Made in Los Angeles
Unisex fit

The phrase “Charlie Don’t Surf” gained cultural traction after its unforgettable use in Apocalypse Now (1979), where it underscored the absurdity of war through a surreal surf scene in the Vietnam conflict. What began as a line of military slang was reimagined by the film as biting social commentary—highlighting the jarring clash between California’s freedom-loving surf ethos and the brutal machinery of war.

Over time, the phrase evolved from a movie quote into a lasting emblem of resistance, satire, and style. At Surfing Cowboys®, we wear it proudly—reclaiming the line as a salute to those who challenge authority, question propaganda, and keep riding forward.

Wear the legend. Tap into the legacy. Add this Surfing Cowboys® exclusive to your cart and bring a bit of rebel energy to your everyday style.