Akubra Campdraft

[theinterchange]

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY LONGER! I just ordered a Campdraft in Silverbelly from Australian Gear and it couldn't have been easier. They do have a Paypal option. It is an 11 week wait but that's OK. This will be my first Akubra.

Well done! They're a fantastic hat, that's for sure!

Congratulations Crazy Legs and welcome! I have about 5 weeks to go waiting for my Mid Brown. You will love the Campdraft! Most of us here agree with Deputy Swoopy; The CD is in perfect balance, crown to brim.

It is a well balanced hat. Looking forward to pics of your Mid Brown, I really want one someday.

Randy

 

[Neophyte]

Congratulations Crazy Legs and welcome! I have about 5 weeks to go waiting for my Mid Brown. You will love the Campdraft! Most of us here agree with Deputy Swoopy; The CD is in perfect balance, crown to brim.

Exactly. Cross-posted from the WHAYWT thread:

I honestly don't have any desire for another Campdraft. The shape of this hat is perfect, and green is my absolute favorite color. Sorry, Silverbelly!

 

[Jim2903]

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY LONGER! I just ordered a Campdraft in Silverbelly from Australian Gear and it couldn't have been easier. They do have a Paypal option. It is an 11 week wait but that's OK. This will be my first Akubra.

Hey, we can wait it out together! I finally ordered yesterday when AG suddenly started carrying the CD and put it on sale to boot ...

 

[theinterchange]

Hey, we can wait it out together! I finally ordered yesterday when AG suddenly started carrying the CD and put it on sale to boot ...

You'll really like the feel of the CD. It's probably my favorite hat at the moment. [Sorry recently acquired Resistol... I had to admit it.]

Randy

 

[Jabos]

I feel lucky for stopping by this thread and learning of the bluegrass green. Wow, what a color. I ordered one when I noticed EA was out of some sizes but still had a 58. Whew. My first fedora was a tawny fawn cd. I chose to make it my beater to wear working in the yard, hiking, etc. and it just keeps rockin along taking the abuse in stride. Is this a test run of the bluegrass or a true limited edition?

 

[Neophyte]

Is this a test run of the bluegrass or a true limited edition?

As I understand it, the Campdraft used to be available in Tawny Fawn, Silverbelly, Bluegrass Green, and Black. Bluegrass Green and Black were discontinued, and at some point Glen Grey was added to the list of available colors.

Apparently, enough people petitioned to EA that Sam was able to get a limited run of CDs in Bluegrass Green, a total of 50 or so. I'm guessing Akubra didn't just dump the dye somewhere, so limited runs can probably still be made as long as enough people are committed to buying them.

So yes, it seems it's truly a limited run.

 

[gtdean48]

There was a Mid-Brown run as well. The Glen Grey run was done by Hats Direct after lobbying by the Loungers. We tried for a Moonstone but seem to have come up short. The Green CD I bought secondhand from Cookie is a Willow green according to him, which was a discontinued color as well.

 

[Neophyte]

Good to know, thanks gtdean! I tend to forget about the colors that require the 3 month wait lol.

 

[theinterchange]

The mid brown is a fantastic color, and on my long list of hats to purchase.

 

[Crazy Legs]

Why is it that I don't see any Campdraft's in Black? Why wouldn't Akubra make this popular hat in Black?

 

[theinterchange]

They used to, but I guess it wasn't a hot seller. I'd like to see one out of curiosity.

I personally don't think I'd ever go out and buy a black hat. I do own one, but it's not "mine"... a western that previously belonged to my grandfather.

Randy

 

[Neophyte]

I'd venture to say that in Australia, a black hat would suck hard during the summer, and here in the US, many consider black too harsh a color!

 

[Chuck Bobuck]

Why is it that I don't see any Campdraft's in Black? Why wouldn't Akubra make this popular hat in Black?

I'm guessing not enough folks bought them.

 

[theinterchange]

I'd venture to say that in Australia, a black hat would suck hard during the summer, and here in the US, many consider black too harsh a color!

I couldn't imagine a black hat in a FLORIDA summer, let alone the Australian outback!

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Everyone's gotta have at least ONE black fedora.... right?

 

[monbla256]

Akubra has THE black Fedora for those that need one....

.... check out the Black Stylemaster that DM sell:

 

[James71]

Black Fedora? The Bogart is the way to go man. Stylin'.

 

[Neophyte]

Not all of us can pull off a Bogart, methinks.

A black FedIV?

 

[James71]

Nah..... Whats this "pull off"? Sounds suspect....

The secret is not to care what others think. Just wear em if you love em man.

 

[Neophyte]

Ha! On the contrary, I care very little what others think! I just have a big head, and smaller, taperd hats make my head look...wierd, to me. Most of my hats are in the 2 3/4'' to 3'' range...the Bogart's got a puny 2.5'' lol!

I'll admit, though, the few Bogart's I've seen around the Lounge had tons of pizazz. Very cool hats .