Akubra Campdraft

[Cap_7597]

Yeah , like Eli said , Just under the sweat (between the sweat and the felt behind it) , so you can remove it later , not sticking it . You may try it a few ways , sometimes you need it all around , others just on the sides , or wherever it needs it . It's basically just peel and stick weather stripping , you can buy a roll for $3.50-$5 , plus not sticking it , you can reuse it .

Thanks Mike. I just needed it on the sides. I'm a LO. I might put some in the sides of my Newer model Stetson OR. That hat has no give in it. Hahah


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[Cap_7597]

Here's after a bit of steam. I figure I'll wear it this way for a week or two then fine tune the bash. Do a little break in time. Haha

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[Michael R.]

Here's after a bit of steam. I figure I'll wear it this way for a week or two then fine tune the bash. Do a little break in time. Haha

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Looks Great ! Amazing the difference of 2 3/4" Brim and approx 5" Open Crown of an OR compared to 2 7/8" Brim , and 5.5" (I think) Open Crown Campdraft . A little makes a big difference . Boy you'll LOVE that Hat !!!

 

[Cap_7597]

Looks Great ! Amazing the difference of 2 3/4" Brim and approx 5" Open Crown of an OR compared to 2 7/8" Brim , and 5.5" (I think) Open Crown Campdraft . A little makes a big difference . Boy you'll LOVE that Hat !!!

Yes it does makes a big difference. This hat will actually shield the sun from my eyes a lot better!!!! Such a cool hat!!!!

Now I want another! Hahaha


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[Zombie_61]

Cap , if you pad the sweat it normally shrinks from wear in a few weeks to where you can remove the foam ...

Weeks? Really? All of my Akubras (six...so far) shrunk down to a good fit in three to five days. But then, my head measures so close to 60 cm (the size I order for myself) that the difference isn't worth mentioning, and it's only slightly wider than a regular oval, so my head being such a close match to the size and shape of the blocks Akubra uses might work in my favor.

Cap, if this is your first Akubra I'd suggest you simply wear it (using the foam strips if you like) and, more specifically, sweat in it, and see what happens before you try to "artificially" manipulate the sweatband. You might also consider investing in a "hat jack" if you don't already have one. Contrary to what I've been told, my Campdrafts were all approximately 1/2 size too snug after the "shrink to fit" period, but a few hours on a hat jack to stretch them out just a little solved that problem, and they now fit perfectly in my opinion.

 

[Michael R.]

Weeks? Really? All of my Akubras (six...so far) shrunk down to a good fit in three to five days. But then, my head measures so close to 60 cm (the size I order for myself) that the difference isn't worth mentioning, and it's only slightly wider than a regular oval, so my head being such a close match to the size and shape of the blocks Akubra uses might work in my favor.

Cap, if this is your first Akubra I'd suggest you simply wear it (using the foam strips if you like) and, more specifically, sweat in it, and see what happens before you try to "artificially" manipulate the sweatband. You might also consider investing in a "hat jack" if you don't already have one. Contrary to what I've been told, my Campdrafts were all approximately 1/2 size too snug after the "shrink to fit" period, but a few hours on a hat jack to stretch them out just a little solved that problem, and they now fit perfectly in my opinion.

You covered all the bases Al , I don't sweat much now , but some are too snug , some still a little big , and I order my size (59) but I'm LO . Don't artificially wet the sweat and dry it except as a LAST Resort , and at that better be careful , and go slowly , if at all : Padding is Better over the long haul , if you need it . If you wear them they'll shrink sooner or later . A Hat Jack is a good investment , but if you're LO Cap , get a small , trust me , I know you're 7 1/4 . I need a small , and have 2 Hat Jacks that are mediums , plus 2 Made-Rite Millinery Stretchers (6 3/4 & 6 7/8) . That is money well spent . Take Al's advice !

 

[Cap_7597]

Thanks Zombie and Mike. I just put a little padding in it and I'm off to work.

I know it's somewhere in the Lounge, but can't find it readily. What is the consensus on the hat touching the top of your ears? I'd have to pad it more to keep it from touching my ears. But it doesn't press them down. Just touches.



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[Frunobulax]

Looks Great ! Amazing the difference of 2 3/4" Brim and approx 5" Open Crown of an OR compared to 2 7/8" Brim , and 5.5" (I think) Open Crown Campdraft . A little makes a big difference . Boy you'll LOVE that Hat !!!

Both of my CDs have almost a 6" open crown, something around 5 7/8".

Thanks Zombie and Mike. I just put a little padding in it and I'm off to work.

I know it's somewhere in the Lounge, but can't find it readily. What is the consensus on the hat touching the top of your ears? I'd have to pad it more to keep it from touching my ears. But it doesn't press them down. Just touches.

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Personal preference. I can't stand to have my hats touch my ears.

 

[Cap_7597]

Both of my CDs have almost a 6" open crown, something around 5 7/8".



Personal preference. I can't stand to have my hats touch my ears.

Yep, I see what you mean. Wearing it just this morning, I've had to keep it up off my ears.


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[RJR]

Yep, I see what you mean. Wearing it just this morning, I've had to keep it up off my ears.


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In time it should shrink to fit where you like it and you'll find yourself "tweaking" the bash and brim until its just right.By that time you will have ordered several more.

 

[Cap_7597]

In time it should shrink to fit where you like it and you'll find yourself "tweaking" the bash and brim until its just right.By that time you will have ordered several more.

Hahaha. I know. I'm already looking at the next one. Such a great hat. I've gotten so many compliments just today.


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[moontheloon]

My first ever dry bash attempt. The hat is very soft!!! No problems at all.

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this right here looks fantastic ... great job on your first crease

 

[addison]

My Campdraft arrived today from the Hattery!!!! 8 days!!!

My Burnstain Bear hat!! Ha

It's pretty big sized, but most say it'll shrink up on here. Might try distilled water on the sweat and a hair dryer to help it along!

My first ever dry bash attempt. The hat is very soft!!! No problems at all.

The color is great!!!! I was scared it would be like a milk chocolate brown. Very nice!!!

I'm a happy Camper....Draft? Ha


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Looks great!!

 

[Cap_7597]

this right here looks fantastic ... great job on your first crease

Thanks moon. I first tried your bash, but I'll have to work my way up to having such a high front. Haha.

Tear drop for now.


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[Michael R.]

Yep, I see what you mean. Wearing it just this morning, I've had to keep it up off my ears.


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Add more padding , or double it in the place there's still a gap . Eventually it will shrink and conform . But that will help it stay where you want it for now .

 

[moontheloon]

Add more padding , or double it in the place there's still a gap . Eventually it will shrink and conform . But that will help it stay where you want it for now .

yeah ...

I use reduction tape ... a couple 2 inch pieces at 11 & 1 then two more at 7 & 5

then take them out when shrinkage happens

 

[Michael R.]

yeah ...

I use reduction tape ... a couple 2 inch pieces at 11 & 1 then two more at 7 & 5

then take them out when shrinkage happens

Or Folded Money (Bills $$) , if you have any left , will do it too . And when it shrinks you'll have some Cash !

 

[moontheloon]

Or Folded Money (Bills $$) , if you have any left , will do it too . And when it shrinks you'll have some Cash !

send me some cash so I can try that

 

[Michael R.]

send me some cash so I can try that

Haha ! I was hoping you'd help a Brotha (me) out Bro .

 

[Cap_7597]

I've got the padding they sent cut at about 3 inch lengths. 10,2 and 6. I'm do like you said moon and put at 7 and 4.


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