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The Search for the One [Many] True Hat[s]
If you like a bound edge brim and prefer a wider ribbon than another Akubra to consider is the CEO. Both HD and EA offer this hat in Black, Fern Green, and Cruiser Grey. It has a 30 mm (1.2" ribbon), 5.5" crown height, and a 2.75" bound brim. -
The Search for the One [Many] True Hat[s]
The two major Australian sources for Akubras (EA and HD) are both great to deal with. I have ordered several hats from each and have never been disappointed. Everything Australian has better pricing on Akubras but the Silverbelly, Taupe Fawn, and Mid-Brown colors necessitate a three month... -
The Search for the One [Many] True Hat[s]
Interesting and tough question! I also tend to favor the durable Akubras. As a matter of fact, I am up to 13 of them in various styles and colors. I often ask myself which one I would pick if I could only have one felt hat. The crown to brim ratio of the Squatter just doesn't resonate for me... -
Akubra Campdraft
Great color (as they all are). I have the CD in Silverbelly, Bluegrass Green, and Taupe Fawn and I wear the Taupe Fawn more often than any other hat I own. For some reason I just feel comfortable in it and it seems to go with everything (as does the Silverbelly). About time to put my Taupe... -
Akubra Campdraft
Also in Ohio. I have ordered several hats from HD and it has taken between 10 - 20 days (except for the special order Heritage Campdraft) A great choice BTW, what color did you order? -
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All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette
I manage several people in the technical department of my company. One of my chemists, a middle aged man of fifty, ALWAYS wears a baseball cap. I don't think I have ever seen him without a cap. (I heard that he is bald and is embarrased to be seen without a cap.) I am not sure if he even removes... -
Short brim vs. wide brim fedora
Hats I own have brim widths from 2 3/8" - 3 1/8". I wear them all depending on use, weather, attire, etc. My favorite hats have brims widths in the 2 1/2" - 2 3/4" range. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
That OR 3X looks especially good on you Rodkins! -
Your Hat Addiction...and your spouse
I wish I had the time, money, and energy required for that hobby! If I did, however, perhaps I could blame it on a middle-age crisis. Oops, that one was just used up for the recent Miata sports car acquisition. :) -
Your Hat Addiction...and your spouse
Collections Over the years some of my hobbies have resulted in several small "collections": firearms. knives, flashlights, luggage, and now hats. The other night I was talking to my wife (who also doesn't understand the need for more than a few hats) and I appealed to her intellect and... -
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Today's silly fantasy
Both are open crown with dimensional brims. The Adventurer has a 5 1/2" open crown height and 3 1/8" x 2 3/4" brim while the FED IV has a 5 5/8" crown height and a smaller 2 3/4" x 2 1/2" dimensional brim. In my opinion the FED IV has better proportions. I have the dark brown (also known as... -
Tilley T3 vs. Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero
They have offered (black) fedoras for a couple of years now. They came out with the TF1 Felt Fedora a couple of years back. Rumor has it this was outsourced (manufactured in the US) for Tilley. It never sold well and was pulled shortly after. You can still find it for sale on-line. Tilley... -
Tilley T3 vs. Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero
My wife and I own several Tilley Hats and a few Outdoor Research Sombreros. These are our outdoor activity hats and we wear them all, depending on the occasion and conditions. While I do not own the T3 cotton Tilley, I do have the LTM3 Airflow Nylamtium model. I am not a fisheman, but I... -
New Tweed Caps
I am not a fan of newsboy/Gatsby style caps. Flat caps for me all the way. I voted for "D". -
Akubra Overload
Has been for a few weeks now. Let's see if it goes low enough to make the difference between a FED IV Standard and Deluxe worthwhile (IMHO). -
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Hat Storage
Very nice (and gorgeous) collection Alan. Whan I showed these pics to my wife she got a stern look on her face and said "don't even think about it". I guess after all the years of collecting firearms, knives, and flashlights she may have reached her limit - which now becomes my limit... -
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I love the Fed IV!!
When I purchased my FED IV (standard), Hats Direct advised me to go up one size from my usual Akubra size. I wear a 60 (7 1/2) in an Akubra and usually have to insert a felt strip for a few months until the hat conforms to my noggin. I did purchase a size 61 in the FED IV but asked Hats Direct... -
Akubra Overload
I concur, but some of the confusion may be the individual sellers using their own color nomenclature. Of course Akubra does their share; e.g. "Campdraft" vs "Camp Draft". Anyhow, still great hats and a value in a today's hat market. -
Akubra Overload
I would be surprised if "Acorn" and "Acorn Fawn" are not the same color. I have never seen any reference on the Akubra website regarding two different colors with the Acorn name. Same with "Tawny"/"Tawny Fawn". The Stylemaster is one of the hats that Akubra keeps inventory of "stock" colors...
