Akubra Campdraft

[DougC]

What does Heritage quality mean? How much would this custom run hat cost?

Good question. I think heritage quality is pounced more making for a finer hand. But, I don't have an Akubra yet.

 

[gtdean48]

Good question. I think heritage quality is pounced more making for a finer hand. But, I don't have an Akubra yet.

The sweatband is nicer in addition to the finish.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Incidentally -- can we all agree that the narrow sweat on an Akubra is a bummer?

 

[gtdean48]

Incidentally -- can we all agree that the narrow sweat on an Akubra is a bummer?

Agreed

Update = the Heritage sweatband is wider & nicer than the Imperial one.

 

[EggHead]

Agreed

Update = the Heritage sweatband is wider & nicer than the Imperial one.

I agree.

 

[mflemming]

What does Heritage quality mean? How much would this custom run hat cost?

I can't seem to find it on the Akubra web site, but I remember reading about the process of making the Heritage felt. It is a better grade felt to begin with and then is shrunk about 25% more making it denser than the Imperial felt.

 

[mflemming]

This might be where I read it:

http://www.akubra-usa.com/ak_akubra_hats.html

Scroll down to the Heritage Collection heading.

More info here:

http://www.hatsdirect.com/federation/felt.html

 

[email68]

Finally my size 59 Camp Draft showed up. Something around 15 days or so. This was the replacement for my 58 which was too small. I'll have to pad the sides of this one a little, but its more comfortable to wear.

 

[Jedwbpm]

Looks Great Welcome to the Bee Gee's

Jeff

Are you wearing your hat Backwards or is your computer/camera set on mirror image?

 

[theinterchange]

Incidentally -- can we all agree that the narrow sweat on an Akubra is a bummer?

I've never, ever had a moment where I've thought "I wish this sweatband was wider!". But, to each their own... I have issues with other hats/brands that others don't. [I can't hardly stand the thoughts of vintage hats on my head, wondering where they've been. It takes me QUITE a while after getting one to even feel comfortable in it... even if it's immaculate]

Randy

P.S email68, you look great in the replacement CD! I LOVE my Bluegrass.

 

[email68]

Looks Great Welcome to the Bee Gee's

Jeff

Are you wearing your hat Backwards or is your computer/camera set on mirror image?

Computer camera. Good catch!

I'm lost on the Bee Gees reference... Am I a throw back to the 70's now? ;-)

 

[hatophile]

BG=Blue Green

 

[Gromulus]

Finally my size 59 Camp Draft showed up. Something around 15 days or so. This was the replacement for my 58 which was too small. I'll have to pad the sides of this one a little, but its more comfortable to wear.

Look great: a very "precise" bash there! Wearing my BGCD today, a very versatile lid and great color for these wintery days.

 

[email68]

BG=Blue Green

Ah. Perfect sense! Thanks!

 

[T Rick]

Ah. Perfect sense! Thanks!

Looks great Email. And I caught the mirror image too, look at the shirt pocket. Obviously normally on the left.

Wearing my BGCD tonight too (it's cooled off in South FL this week, giving the Panamas a rest, and off for a bit of shopping and dinner in a few, BGCD is again the "go to" hat).

 

[DJH]

After being on order for ever from Everything Australian, my BGCD finally arrived today!!

Very nice hat for a reasonable price. Just very slightl on the large side for me (size 57), it is just a tad lower on my head than would be idea. Don't think it is enough to need to pad the sweatband though.

 

[gtdean48]

After being on order for ever from Everything Australian, my BGCD finally arrived today!!
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Very nice hat for a reasonable price. Just very slightl on the large side for me (size 57), it is just a tad lower on my head than would be idea. Don't think it is enough to need to pad the sweatband though.

Well worth the wait David. Looks good on you. You'll be surprised how well it fits after some serious noggin time.

 

[email68]

Will it soften up over time? My CD compared to my AB Henry feels like cardboard.

 

[gtdean48]

Will it soften up over time? My CD compared to my AB Henry feels like cardboard.

You have to work the felt to advance the softening but with time & wet weather, they soften up nicely. These things seem to love rain. JMHO

 

[Duper]

My BG is the softest of the 3 CDs I own. Maybe because it does get the most noggin time. And all 3 of mine did snug up nicely in short order.

Seeing as this model is a "special order" I almost consider buying a 2nd BGCD just incase something happens to this one. An emergency spare BGCD.