Akubra Campdraft

[Chuck Bobuck]

On on page 217, exactly 2 pages before this one, a fellow Lounger Chuck Bobuck posted several pictures of his on GG CD, including a shot comparing it to a DavidMorgan Akubra Squatter in Moonstone.

How ya doing Neo? The Squatter is not a David Morgan, to my knowledge, it doesn't have the chin strap holes. The crown doesn't seem as large as the Morgan Squatter either. Maybe David Morgan sold one like this at one time, but it doesn't seem to match their current offering. It's a mystery Squatter I found on OFAS. It does have a peach colored liner.

 

[gtdean48]

Sam,
From what's listed on Akubra's site, the Glen Gray looks to only be available on two models, the Snowy River and the Cattleman. It looks to be a light/mid grey not as blue as the Steel Grey the Squatter comes in. It's not listed as an available color in the CD.

The Glen Grey offering of the Campdraft was a Lounge inspired offering like the Heritage Campdraft Deluxe by Hats Direct.

 

[Neophyte]

How ya doing Neo? The Squatter is not a David Morgan, to my knowledge, it doesn't have the chin strap holes. The crown doesn't seem as large as the Morgan Squatter either. Maybe David Morgan sold one like this at one time, but it doesn't seem to match their current offering. It's a mystery Squatter I found on OFAS. It does have a peach colored liner.

I've been fine. How 'bout yourself?

Whoops! Forgot that little detail.
Despite my mistake regarding the hat's origins, it is still a great pic. I remember seeing it the first time you posted it, because it solidified my preference of of Glen Grey over Moonstone Grey.

 

[Chuck Bobuck]

I've been fine. How 'bout yourself?

Whoops! Forgot that little detail.
Despite my mistake regarding the hat's origins, it is still a great pic. I remember seeing it the first time you posted it, because it solidified my preference of of Glen Grey over Moonstone Grey.

I've been doing well Neo, thanks! I am an Akubra enabler.

 

[Sam Craig]

On on page 217, exactly 2 pages before this one, a fellow Lounger Chuck Bobuck posted several pictures of his on GG CD, including a shot comparing it to a DavidMorgan Akubra Squatter in Moonstone.

Alex, thanks ... I was looking at Stinkykid's pics, which is part of what led to my question.

I have a Moonstone gray Squatter I bought from Bluewater and I love it. It has a blue cast to the gray, and I love that.

The question I had was whether the Campdraft in GlenGray ... and yes, it is offered by hatsdirect.com ... is a "true gray" or if it also has a blue cast.
The pics on the website appear to be a true gray, almost a charcoal, which is what I am after. If Glen Gray has the blue cast, then I don't need to have another hat the same hue as my Squatter. I'll just wear it.

I have some sports coats that would look better with the true gray.

Thanks for the input.

Sam

 

[Sam Craig]

Sam,
From what's listed on Akubra's site, the Glen Gray looks to only be available on two models, the Snowy River and the Cattleman. It looks to be a light/mid grey not as blue as the Steel Grey the Squatter comes in. It's not listed as an available color in the CD.

Monbla, you are THE MAN!

I know a guy here who has a gray Cattleman! I will take a look at it. Thanks.

One of the great things about FL is having the experts on hand when you need them!

Sam

 

[Gromulus]

Alex, thanks ... I was looking at Stinkykid's pics, which is part of what led to my question.

I have a Moonstone gray Squatter I bought from Bluewater and I love it. It has a blue cast to the gray, and I love that.

The question I had was whether the Campdraft in GlenGray ... and yes, it is offered by hatsdirect.com ... is a "true gray" or if it also has a blue cast.
The pics on the website appear to be a true gray, almost a charcoal, which is what I am after. If Glen Gray has the blue cast, then I don't need to have another hat the same hue as my Squatter. I'll just wear it.

I have some sports coats that would look better with the true gray.

Thanks for the input.

Sam

As has been reported on this forum several times, Hats Direct (The Hattery) in OZ carries the Campdraft in Glen Grey. This hat/color combination was a previous Fedora Lounge inspired offering.

http://hatsdirect.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?view=14&returncat=Akubra+Hats&returnpage=1

I would email Jenny to see if they have your size in stock if interested.

 

[Sam Craig]

As has been reported on this forum several times, Hats Direct (The Hattery) in OZ carries the Campdraft in Glen Grey. This hat/color combination was a previous Fedora Lounge inspired offering.

http://hatsdirect.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?view=14&returncat=Akubra+Hats&returnpage=1

I would email Jenny to see if they have your size in stock if interested.

Thanks, but the issue was not finding a CD in gray, I knew where to do that.
The issue was whether it is a true gray or a blue gray.

Sam

 

[Gromulus]

Thanks, but the issue was not finding a CD in gray, I knew where to do that.
The issue was whether it is a true gray or a blue gray.

Sam

Gotcha. I believe Tom Dean posted some pics of his Glen Grey CD and stated it was more grey ("yellower") than the bluish tint of the Moonstone. Also, Chuck Bobuck posted some comparison pics with the Moonstone CD earlier in this thread (post #2177). Thinking of getting one myself!

 

[Sam Craig]

Thanks, Gromulus

I love the Moonstone gray, don't get me wrong.
It's just that I already have a Squatter that I like a lot in that color. Don't need a CD that's the same.
"Yellower" would be better.

Sam

 

[Gromulus]

Thanks, Gromulus

I love the Moonstone gray, don't get me wrong.
It's just that I already have a Squatter that I like a lot in that color. Don't need a CD that's the same.
"Yellower" would be better.


Sam

I understand completely. I have a Moonstone Stylemaster and Fed IV. The Stylemaster is more on the blue side than the FED. The FED is the denser Deluxe/Heritage grade and it was explained that there may have been less dye absorption with this felt. While it would probably not be discernible in photos, I can see the difference and actually prefer the yellower color for my FED which makes it somewhat less formal in my view and easier to coordinate with a wider range of color attire.

 

[Harry Gooch]

Thanks, but the issue was not finding a CD in gray, I knew where to do that.
The issue was whether it is a true gray or a blue gray.

Sam

There is a slight blue cast to my glen gray CD, depending on the light.

Cheers,

Harry

 

[monbla256]

Alex, thanks ... I was looking at Stinkykid's pics, which is part of what led to my question.

I have a Moonstone gray Squatter I bought from Bluewater and I love it. It has a blue cast to the gray, and I love that.

The question I had was whether the Campdraft in GlenGray ... and yes, it is offered by hatsdirect.com ... is a "true gray" or if it also has a blue cast.
The pics on the website appear to be a true gray, almost a charcoal, which is what I am after. If Glen Gray has the blue cast, then I don't need to have another hat the same hue as my Squatter. I'll just wear it.

I have some sports coats that would look better with the true gray.

Thanks for the input.

Sam

Sam,
Here's the Glen Grey Squatter that David Morgan used to import and Bluewater used to sell. I got one over a year ago from Bluewater still had it in stock and DM had dropped it from their offerings.

It is a solid medium grey with some blue to it. It is darker than the Moonstone DM now carries.

 

[Sam Craig]

MB,

I'm wearing my gray Squatter today. It is a great hat. I'm just hoping the Glen Gray Campdraft is a bit darker.

I have a really nice, satin finish Mallory, from the 40s and a gray Knox 20 and all three are about the same lighter gray.
I have a newer Mallory that is a darker gray, but it's got a small brim, and I just think I'd like a darker gray CD.

At least that is my thinking for now.

Sam

 

[gtdean48]

The Glen Grey CD is darker.
Was hoping to have comparable shots with Moonstone Fed4 & GG CD but lighting is off due to daylight.
It is darker than my gray Marathon which is closer to Moonstone.
Fed4 - Moonstone

Campdraft - Glen Grey

 

[Gromulus]

Not great pics, but I'll share what I have...

Glen Grey (L), Moonstone (R)...

Side by side.

 

[Sam Craig]

That's the shade difference I am betting on.
It certainly looks like enough of a difference to make it worth the purchase ... or at least to serve as a good excuse.

Thanks for all the input,

Sam

 

[DJH]

I do not need a Glen Grey Campdraft.
I do not need a Glen Grey Campdraft.
I do not need a Glen Grey Campdraft.
I do not ...

 

[randooch]

Always disturbing to me to see that symbol, which tacitly endorses slavery.

 

[gtdean48]

Always disturbing to me to see that symbol, which tacitly endorses slavery.

Don't go there....Heritage not Hate....'nuff said....