Akubra Campdraft

[Zombie_61]

Wonder if cedar brown equates to mid-brown shown in this example, a DM Adventurer...

No, Akubra's "Cedar Brown" is a very dark brown; even darker than their "Dark Brown" used on the Fed IV.

 

[tropicalbob]

Thanks to both you guys. At this very moment I'm trying to decide between a cedar brown CD and a Peters Bros. hemp custom. It's been cool down here all week, but I know the miasma's coming.

 

[Tukwila]

Where are you, Bob? We're running around Ft Lauderdale and Miami this week. Went to the zoo yesterday... stuck in Wal-Mart today, lol.

 

[tropicalbob]

Where are you, Bob? We're running around Ft Lauderdale and Miami this week. Went to the zoo yesterday... stuck in Wal-Mart today, lol.

I'm in North MIami. If you don't have any plans for dinner, my son and I are going to an incredibly good Italian place in Sunny Isles tonight. Place is called Timo's and it's right on A1A across from the ocean. Wanna join us?

 

[Tukwila]

I can try. I'm at the mercy of family... and they change plans throughout the day

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Where are you, Bob? We're running around Ft Lauderdale and Miami this week. Went to the zoo yesterday... stuck in Wal-Mart today, lol.

Stuck in Walmart? So you're basically at the zoo again.

 

[Tukwila]

I don't understand the fascination, but there you go. I had to keep telling them not to block the aisles.

On one such occasion, i apologized for them saying it was their first time in Wal-Mart, and this sweet older black woman about laughed herself into a stroke. She couldn't stop laughing.

 

[bearinfedora]

with Cedar Brown

 

[bearinfedora]

Under Moonstone color

 

[tsores]

I am now thoroughly confused. I want a softer, open crown fedora in silver belly so I can crease it myself into a teardrop. A 2 1/2 inch brim is preferred. I read through the Stetson Premiere Stratoliner and Akubra Camp Draft threads and it is doing my head in. There are reports of the felt being so soft it will barely hold a bash, some that it is stiff, quality control at Stetson seems to be non-existent.

As for the brim size I figure I can have the Akubra trimmed to 2 1/2 inch if need be and do away with the edge ribbon.

I am posting this on both threads and look forward to any direction I get.

Thanks.

 

[Michael R.]

Sounds like you really want a Stratoliner , I've got a Premier Quality and its fine . The Brim of a Campdraft might grow on you , I personally love the Campdrafts I have .

 

[DaveProc]

I love my Camp Drafts, I like the height and the brim width and they take a beating. I have a bunch of Stetson Open Roads and Dobbs Westwards and other thin ribbons and the Camp Drafts are my go-to hats. I had no trouble at all creasing them. If you scroll back through this thread there are pictures of them. I ran them right under the hot shower and they were easy to crease. Best bang for the buck for an open crown thin ribbon fedora in my opinion . Also, the felt does get softer as the hat is worn and handled.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I love my Camp Drafts, I like the height and the brim width and they take a beating. I have a bunch of Stetson Open Roads and Dobbs Westwards and other thin ribbons and the Camp Drafts are my go-to hats. I had no trouble at all creasing them. If you scroll back through this thread there are pictures of them. I ran them right under the hot shower and they were easy to crease. Best bang for the buck for an open crown thin ribbon fedora in my opinion . Also, the felt does get softer as the hat is worn and handled.

Wish Akubra would do a run of CD's in black.

 

[DaveProc]

Wish Akubra would do a run of CD's in black.

Yes!! I absolutely agree!

 

[ConsiderMeMilesDavis]

Wish Akubra would do a run of CD's in black.

This.

 

[johnnycanuck]

Interesting question. This is how I would approach it.
If you have your heart set on a stratoliner in silver berry ascon open crown you can just buy one.
https://www.jjhatcenter.com/collect...ier-stratoliner-by-stetson?variant=7139138756
$260
The cheaper alternative is the Akubra Campdraft. I have several Akubra and would not hesitate on buying either.
https://hatsdirect.com/collections/the-akubra-campdraft
$114 or $145
But if you want quality with great price point getting exactly what you want, go custom. Then you can specify colour, brim size and how soft/stiff the felt is.
https://www.northwesthats.com/ordering-and-pricing
$250
North West Hats Facebook page is better for showing off their work. They are also just one example of a custom hat vender. VS is the only custom I have that is still in business,
Have a look around and price out your options.
My two cents worth.
Johnny

I am now thoroughly confused. I want a softer, open crown fedora in silver belly so I can crease it myself into a teardrop. A 2 1/2 inch brim is preferred. I read through the Stetson Premiere Stratoliner and Akubra Camp Draft threads and it is doing my head in. There are reports of the felt being so soft it will barely hold a bash, some that it is stiff, quality control at Stetson seems to be non-existent.

As for the brim size I figure I can have the Akubra trimmed to 2 1/2 inch if need be and do away with the edge ribbon.

I am posting this on both threads and look forward to any direction I get.

Thanks.

resting question

 

[tropicalbob]

Wish Akubra would do a run of CD's in black.

I'd like to see the Fed IV in navy as well.

 

[Frunobulax]

Wish Akubra would do a run of CD's in black.

I wouldn't be able to hit the buy button fast enough.

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[Frunobulax]

Sounds like you really want a Stratoliner , I've got a Premier Quality and its fine . The Brim of a Campdraft might grow on you , I personally love the Campdrafts I have .

I have three CDs and none of the brims have grown, they're all still 2 7/8". [emoji14]

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[Hurricane Jack]

I have three CDs and none of the brims have grown, they're all still 2 7/8". [emoji14]

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LOL, I never thought to check mine.