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    Akubra Overload

    This question has probably been answered many times, but here goes. Does the Akubra felt e.g. Stylemaster contain any wool or is it 100% rabbit hair? Thanks, Pete
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    Recommendation for Outdoors Hat

    Andy, I found myself in your position recently. I went with an Akubra stylemaster for these reasons: 1) the price was such that, as a first felt hat, I can experiment with size, style and stiffness 2) I wanted a hat I can wear in the car and the brim is not so wide that I need to remove it while...
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    Hemp straw

    I'm looking at straw hats. Most of the Milans and Panamas are not to be worn in the rain. Rather than risk one of those hats I'm looking at the Akubra Balmoral for every day summer use with rain once in awhile. I was wondering how this hemp might hold up under this type of use. Thanks in...
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    How thick and heavy were the WW2 horsehide A2s ?

    My US Wings Signature weighs 4.5lbs. Any more than that I'm not interested. But then I prefer goatskin. Pete
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    Ball Watches

    Does anyone have any experience with Ball watches, specifically the Engineer II series. Thanks, Pete
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    The Filson Thread

    I too have quite a bit of Filson. Who wouldn"t appreciate the quality. I however find the listed sizes, in the waxed cotton coats, are hard to figure if you are a catalog shopper. I'm not a tough fit either although I'm in between at a true 41R. As a result, I will only buy when I'm able to try...
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    Jacket reviews: just my impressions

    First of all I do wish I had found this site earlier as there is a wealth of information. I would like to post my impressions of the jackets I have owned, perhaps someone may benefit. I have owned 3 leather flight jackets: a circa 1950 G1, 90s Cooper A2 goatskin and a 2010 US Wings Signature...
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    Looking for Advice - A2 Jacket Repairs?

    Hello, I am looking for some suggestions on where I can get a jacket repaired. I have an older goat Cooper A2 in need of new cuffs. It may very well be not worth recuffing but I need to check anyway. Thanks, Pete
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    Leather Jacket Weights

    My older 44R Cooper A2 goatskin weighs 2.5lbs, my US Wings signature 42R A2 HH weighs 4.5lbs.

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