I live in the same climate, but about 200+ miles east of you. I have a Campdraft, and it's roughly the same as most other felt hats in terms of felt density, weight, etc. Since I moved back here from the West Coast, I almost never wear felt hats between mid-April and mid-October. Too hot.Hi, question for the Campdraft fans. I live in Houston...and it's hot here. Rarely is it legitimately cold. When I buy hats, this is one of the primary things I take into account. That said, how do you all fair with your Campdraft in hot weather? Is it somewhat "light" and wearable in hot weather? Or would I be dooming my noggin?
Hi, question for the Campdraft fans. I live in Houston...and it's hot here. Rarely is it legitimately cold. When I buy hats, this is one of the primary things I take into account. That said, how do you all fair with your Campdraft in hot weather? Is it somewhat "light" and wearable in hot weather? Or would I be dooming my noggin?
I'm one of those folks who wears my Camp Drafts all year round. Last August I played another 2-set outdoor show in 85 degree (F) heat wearing my sand (formerly silverbelly) Camp Draft Deluxe. I actually wore the hat all day long at the event, and did not sweat thru the leather band. That said, I'm liking the heat much more in my later years than I did when I was younger. I would have probably been uncomfortable in a fur felt on a hot summer day 20 years ago.
Steam is your friend. Think of the shape you want. Steam, then shape.Here is another Akubra campdraft question - I've never dealt with an open crown hat before. Do I just shape it with my hands without use of steam? If so, does it easily pop out and lose its shape? It would be annoying if it did that, I would think. But I'm also totally ignorant on this. Any feedback is much appreciated.
Over the years I've had good luck using distilled water instead of steam on my Akubras. Pour it into a spray bottle, spray the felt until it's good and wet, shape the crown and brim as desired, then set the hat aside where it won't be disturbed and let it dry thoroughly.Here is another Akubra campdraft question - I've never dealt with an open crown hat before. Do I just shape it with my hands without use of steam? If so, does it easily pop out and lose its shape? It would be annoying if it did that, I would think. But I'm also totally ignorant on this. Any feedback is much appreciated.
Nice job, and three very fine looking hats.Over the years I've had good luck using distilled water instead of steam on my Akubras. Pour it into a spray bottle, spray the felt until it's good and wet, shape the crown and brim as desired, then set the hat aside where it won't be disturbed and let it dry thoroughly.
Worked out pretty well. BTW, distilled water was used because the city I live in puts a lot of chemicals in the tap water, and I didn't want any of them to affect the dyes used in the production of my hats.
I always do it the same way, but in the netherlands i can use tapwater instead of distilled water. Always works pretty good.Over the years I've had good luck using distilled water instead of steam on my Akubras. Pour it into a spray bottle, spray the felt until it's good and wet, shape the crown and brim as desired, then set the hat aside where it won't be disturbed and let it dry thoroughly.
Worked out pretty well. BTW, distilled water was used because the city I live in puts a lot of chemicals in the tap water, and I didn't want any of them to affect the dyes used in the production of my hats.
Thank you! I clearly have a "look" that I like for my Campdrafts, and the brims are just wide enough to provide coverage on rainy days without getting in the way. Any wider, and I probably wouldn't like them as much.Nice job, and three very fine looking hats.
they're both nice, I kind of think BlueGrass Green is the BestSo, asking for honest opinions! I’ve been wanting a Campdraft for a while now and I decided to save up for one after my wife and I settle into a new place next month. Curious if you good folks would recommend a Bluegrass Green or a Sand color to fit in with a brown and moonstone Federation IV? I wear a lot of white, browns, grays blues and occasional reds/burgundies and would intend the Campdraft as a casual hat alongside the brown Fed.
So, asking for honest opinions! I’ve been wanting a Campdraft for a while now and I decided to save up for one after my wife and I settle into a new place next month. Curious if you good folks would recommend a Bluegrass Green or a Sand color to fit in with a brown and moonstone Federation IV? I wear a lot of white, browns, grays blues and occasional reds/burgundies and would intend the Campdraft as a casual hat alongside the brown Fed.
I love my CDBG, but I think you'd be better off with the Sand to go with your outfits colours.So, asking for honest opinions! I’ve been wanting a Campdraft for a while now and I decided to save up for one after my wife and I settle into a new place next month. Curious if you good folks would recommend a Bluegrass Green or a Sand color to fit in with a brown and moonstone Federation IV? I wear a lot of white, browns, grays blues and occasional reds/burgundies and would intend the Campdraft as a casual hat alongside the brown Fed.
Over the years I've had good luck using distilled water instead of steam on my Akubras. Pour it into a spray bottle, spray the felt until it's good and wet, shape the crown and brim as desired, then set the hat aside where it won't be disturbed and let it dry thoroughly.
Worked out pretty well. BTW, distilled water was used because the city I live in puts a lot of chemicals in the tap water, and I didn't want any of them to affect the dyes used in the production of my hats.
So, asking for honest opinions! I’ve been wanting a Campdraft for a while now and I decided to save up for one after my wife and I settle into a new place next month. Curious if you good folks would recommend a Bluegrass Green or a Sand color to fit in with a brown and moonstone Federation IV? I wear a lot of white, browns, grays blues and occasional reds/burgundies and would intend the Campdraft as a casual hat alongside the brown Fed.