Interesting thread.
I only own a half dozen fedora's, but own a dozen or more caps of varying styles
It's a tie for me as to which is #1 fedora
My #1 & #2 are the Akubra Banjo Patteron or my Steston Roadster.
The Banjo Patterson has been my yard work, hiking and aroundctown errands hat...
FWIW I own a kia sportage, simply because of the 100,000 mile warranty on everything.
I'm not anti fur felt hats nor am I itching for a big argument here. Just stating a humble opinion however contrary it may be.
I own at least 6 fur felt hats including a 100% beaver. My preference is actually...
My humble thought;
The average person can purchase a Bailey lite felt wool fedora for $50 -100 depending on the style, etc... That lite felt fedora will handle rain, etc, and it'll last them several years or more.
Heck, I've got a beater here that's over 10 years old.
A new off the shelf...
I reached out to the folks at Gamble & Gunn regarding this cap.
Here's their response about the durability vs tweed;
"It should do well in weather, but tweed is definitely more durable, if it does get wet, please ensure it is dried away from a heat source. I would avoid getting it too wet to...
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