Camptown Fieldmaster review

[Dave Keith]

I was pleased to receive my Camptown Model 1936 Fieldmaster today. As proud owner of hat number 3 I can tell you that it is finely made. First off, let me tell you that I am NOT one of those folks who wants a hat that exactly matches an Indy hat in a specific scene in a specific movie. That being said, this one sure seems to have the classic Indy look down when the crown and brim are appropriately creased and shaped.

For a beaver blend, the felt is nicely soft and has a wonderful feel to it. It sports a high crown and no taper, as Indy aficianados desire. Color is a great chocolate brown and the grosgrain ribbon is skillfully applied. The perforated sweatband is another evidence of quality and a well done liner sporting the Camptown logo under plastic is in the very inside top.

As you can tell, I am very impressed with the hat and it was well worth the wait and the price paid. I would be glad to answer any specific questions anyone might have.

By the way, I have no affiliation with Camptown Hats other than an early adopter. After almost expressing doubts in an earlier post, I felt I owed Ken an honest word after delivery.

 

[jamespowers]

Sounds interesting. I was wondering if you might post a few pictures of it for us to peruse.

regards to all,

J

 

[JerseyJones]

Thank you very much Dave. I am very pleased that you like your lid. Wear it in good health !

Peace
Ken Spassione
Camptown Hat Co. Ltd.

 

[Dave Keith]

I find that my isp has no server space to host pictures, so I haven't figured out how use a third party host just yet.

Actually, the hat is a dead ringer for the photos that Ken has on his eBay auction listings. I received the styled hat rather than the open crown, flat brim version. As I look in the mirror, the tall crown startles me a little so I may follow Ken's advice and truly make the hat my own by tinkering with the styling just a bit.

Of course the real issue is quality, not styling, and the hat just has a feel like some of my pure beaver hats.

 

[Canadave]

...Actually, the hat is a dead ringer for the photos that Ken has on his eBay auction listings...

Can you provide a link to one of those listings?

David

 

[jamespowers]

Here you go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8174777189&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1
Mr. I can't use the search function.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Canadave]

Here you go...Mr. I can't use the search function.

Hey hey! I searched on "Camptown hat" and got nothin'! Who lists a hat without the word "hat" in the description?

David

PS Thanks!

 

[jamespowers]

Hey hey! I searched on "Camptown hat" and got nothin'! Who lists a hat without the word "hat" in the description?

David

PS Thanks!

The search is hatless. I repeat hatless. Some times you have to search by the member. Works all the time.
Have you gotten that dog a hat yet?

Regards to all,

J

P.S. You're welcome. :cheers1:

 

[Canadave]

...Have you gotten that dog a hat yet? ...

Dog is hatless. Repeat, hatless.



David

 

[Flick]

When are you putting up some new ones on ebay...JJ

 

[jamespowers]

Dog is hatless. Repeat, hatless.

Gee, the poor dog walks around in the hot sun and you have a big brim hat to protect you. I am going to call the SPCA. The guy who will come out and inspect the dog will be hatless. Repeat Hatless.

Regards to all,

J

 

[JerseyJones]

When are you putting up some new ones on ebay...JJ

Hey Flick,

I have a 7 3/8 and a 7 1/4 up there now which are ready to go. If one of those fits you and you want it, PM me.

And to Dave, thanks for the act of faith. I am so glad you like it !

Ken

 

[JerseyJones]

Just a bump for the latecomers in the room. :beer:

BTW, my new brown batch may begin soon. All sizes available. Please PM and check the board here and at COW for more info. :cool2:

Thanks
Ken

 

[Michaelson]

I can't add much to what Dave has said, as I own number 002 of the Camptowns, and it's about as comfortable a beaver hat as I own. The brim on mine is actually 3 inches (a bit wide for me, and soon to be cut down a bit), so the width is quite generous for those who want a wider brim, or something to work with if they want to produce a dimensional cut or narrower brim for THEIR particular styling. The vented band is VERY comfortable and cool for warm weather. That's a BIG plus where I live right now. All in all, a homerun in my opinion.

Regards! Michaelson

 

[Richard]

furthermore

i would also add that camptown fieldmaster is a good name for a hat.

 

[JerseyJones]

i would also add that camptown fieldmaster is a good name for a hat.

Thanks Richard !

Are you in need of a sweet deal on a new DIY BRown Fedora, eh ?




Thanks
Ken