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Bill Hughes

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I've seen PHD used here. I think @hatsRme uses it... and I use it.
I actually keep a list of Acronyms. This is what I have so far.
  • BGCD = Bluegrass Campdraft
  • BGGCD = Bluegrass Green Campdraft
  • CB = Clear Beaver (Stetson)
  • CRM = Cane Rod Maker = Alley Kat Hats = Tim Mahovich
  • NOS = New Old Stock
  • OR = Open Road
  • PHD = Panama Hats Direct
  • SBCD - Silverbelly Campdraft
  • SCB = Stetson Clear Beaver
  • SLS = Stephen L. Stetson
  • TFCD = Taupe Fawn Campdraft
 
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vancouver, canada
What hat would you wear on an island in the tropics?


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Gotta be one of my Panamas. I have a feather lite Optima that I wear and sometimes forget it is there as it is so light. The last time I went to Cuba I only took a baseball cap. Bought a woven banana leaf trilby that was the hottest most uncomfortable thing I have ever placed on my head. Luckily it only cost me $2....that should have been my first clue.
 

Winston Carter

Practically Family
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Seagoville, Tx.
Gotta be one of my Panamas. I have a feather lite Optima that I wear and sometimes forget it is there as it is so light. The last time I went to Cuba I only took a baseball cap. Bought a woven banana leaf trilby that was the hottest most uncomfortable thing I have ever placed on my head. Luckily it only cost me $2....that should have been my first clue.
I have actually looked all over the house for where I set a panama down. 30 min. later find it on my head.:):):)
 
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Southern California
What hat would you wear on an island in the tropics?
I'd wear a Sunbody.

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Heavier, warmer, and more "rough around the edges" than a traditional Panama/straw hat, but it provides better sun protection and you wouldn't have to worry about it getting wet if you got caught in a sudden tropical rainstorm. I linked to the model/style I got, but they have a decent variety of styles to choose from. It's advertised as having a 2-1/2" wide brim, but mine is 2-3/4". And if the black band isn't to your liking you can easily change it:

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We should have decoder rings.
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Boston area
I actually keep a list of Acronyms. This is what I have so far.
  • BGCD = Bluegrass Campdraft
  • BGGCD = Bluegrass Green Campdraft
  • CB = Clear Beaver (Stetson)
  • CRM = Cane Rod Maker = Alley Kat Hats = Tim Mahovich
  • NOS = New Old Stock
  • OR = Open Road
  • PHD = Panama Hats Direct
  • SBCD - Silverbelly Campdraft
  • SCB = Stetson Clear Beaver
  • SLS = Stephen L. Stetson
  • TFCD = Taupe Fawn Campdraft

Seen less of late, but we all used to dress for TAR Tuesdays, or WAR Wednesday’s....
Thin A$$ed Ribbon hats, or
Wide...
 

jonesy86

I'll Lock Up
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Kauai
Gotta be one of my Panamas. I have a feather lite Optima that I wear and sometimes forget it is there as it is so light. The last time I went to Cuba I only took a baseball cap. Bought a woven banana leaf trilby that was the hottest most uncomfortable thing I have ever placed on my head. Luckily it only cost me $2....that should have been my first clue.

I thought of a Panama. I have a Cuenca from VS but I don’t think it is meant for the rain.


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jonesy86

I'll Lock Up
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4,610
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Kauai
I'd wear a Sunbody.

1XTPKfb.jpg


Heavier, warmer, and more "rough around the edges" than a traditional Panama/straw hat, but it provides better sun protection and you wouldn't have to worry about it getting wet if you got caught in a sudden tropical rainstorm. I linked to the model/style I got, but they have a decent variety of styles to choose from. It's advertised as having a 2-1/2" wide brim, but mine is 2-3/4". And if the black band isn't to your liking you can easily change it:

LjpSZMS.jpg

ciAluwU.jpg


JlNgvJ8.jpg
Nice Sunbody. I tried one last Summer and while it seemed indestructible, I am thinking something a little lighter may be in order.
I wore my Dobbs Milan every day for 2 weeks while on Kauai recently, it held up ok. I wonder how my Stratoliner straw would hold up in the rain.
 

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