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Charlie Don’t Surf Trucker Hat – Black with Gold Embroidery

$45.00
$45.00
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This cap says it all. Our Charlie Don’t Surf trucker hat is a nod to counterculture, critique, and California cool.

Color: Black
Description

Made from black cotton twill with golden embroidery, it channels the irreverent spirit of 1970s surf, film, and protest culture in one bold statement. Finished with a classic mesh back and adjustable snap closure for the perfect fit. Made responsibly in Los Angeles in small batches.
Fabric + Care

Vintage-style trucker hat
Black cotton twill front, mesh back
“Charlie Don’t Surf” gold embroidery
Adjustable snapback closure
Unisex fit

100% Cotton Made in USA, designed, woven, sewn, and printed in Los Angeles.
Additional Information

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.