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Charlie Don't Surf Trucker Hat, Navy / Gold Front

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

$45.00
COLOR:NAVY GOLD
Pickup available at Malibu Usually ready in 24 hours

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

NAVY GOLD

Malibu

Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

3844 Cross Creek Road
Malibu CA 90265
United States

+13109156611

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

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

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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.