Akubra Overload

[G MAN]

What size do you wear?

I'm a size 59, seems that stock is very low at Hats Direct and Everything Australian.
This is okay with me as I just spent some money on myself and am probably going to wait a few months for the next hat.
I was recently in JJ Hat Center and was looking forward to purchasing an Open Road while I was there but the staff told me that it's been a while since they had any in stock.
Not a total waste as I got to see Kevin in the flesh, I regret not telling him how much I enjoy his YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/@quadrogong1111
I'm always asking myself if I need another hat and eventually the answer comes to me.

 

[The Shoe]

I'm a size 59, seems that stock is very low at Hats Direct and Everything Australian

I got my last one from Hats by the Hundred. Service was good and free untracked shipping from Australia that came with a tracking number!

 

[G MAN]

I got my last one from Hats by the Hundred. Service was good and free untracked shipping from Australia that came with a tracking number!

I had a bad experience with them a while back and when I contacted them, they blew me off with no attempt to make things right so I will not buy from them again.
I would rather pay more or go without.
Their loss because since then I have bought 10 more Akubra hats from Hats Direct and Everything Australian with no issues.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I'm a size 59

I only asked because I have a 61cm BGCD I don’t wear.

 

[G MAN]

I only asked because I have a 61cm BGCD I don’t wear.

Just curious why you don't wear it?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Just curious why you don't wear it?

Just prefer traditional vintage colors.

 

[dkstott]

Raindrops are falling on my Akubra

 

[BlackSmp]

Raindrops are falling on my Akubra View attachment 470709

 

[StoryPNW]

I wore my Akubra Banjo Paterson at work again today. Great at preventing the snow from falling down your neck.

 

[dkstott]

I wore my Akubra Banjo Paterson at work again today. Great at preventing the snow from falling down your neck.
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Nice! My BP has gotten frozen from ice and snow several times. After 5 years, it still looks good and holds up to the weather.

 

[BlackSmp]

This is a dangerous place …

Now I’m longing after a Leisure Time…

 

[Mothage]

This is a dangerous place …

Now I’m longing after a Leisure Time…

It's a great hat, my most worn.

 

[Snowman]

This is a dangerous place …

Now I’m longing after a Leisure Time…

Quite dangerous. Stay away if you don’t want more hats!

 

[Snowman]

I haven’t seen one of these on the Lounge; this may be the first…

First produced in 1987.

 

[Who?]

How about posting some measurements.

 

[Snowman]

How about posting some measurements.

The Great White Shark has a 3” brim and a 4 1/4” crown.

 

[Who?]

Thanks.

I’m not very good at guesstimating.

 

[Mm25]

I haven’t seen one of these on the Lounge; this may be the first…
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First produced in 1987.
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We don’t see them often, but I’m pretty sure I’ve posted mine before. I find the taper and smallish brim lead me to choose other Akubras ahead of it, so it mostly sits.

 

[Snowman]

We don’t see them often, but I’m pretty sure I’ve posted mine before. I find the taper and smallish brim lead me to choose other Akubras ahead of it, so it mostly sits.
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We don’t see them often, but I’m pretty sure I’ve posted mine before. I find the taper and smallish brim lead me to choose other Akubras ahead of it, so it mostly sits.
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It’s funny how a 3 inch brim can seem small, but the way these are shaped make them look and feel smaller. I haven’t worn mine yet, but I think I will enjoy it as a casual hat.

 

[Mm25]

It’s funny how a 3 inch brim can seem small, but the way these are shaped make them look and feel smaller. I haven’t worn mine yet, but I think I will enjoy it as a casual hat.

Agreed, I think the taper contributes to that small feeling but, like all Akubras they are tough, well made hats and will serve you well for casual use.