Actually, it's not much more than an Optimo felt....
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bbshriver
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Bingo!
The problem I have with umbrellas is... I don't have a great one. If there's any wind at all it just flips inside out, plus I have to figure out what to do with it when I go inside somewhere. I usually don't feel the need for any hat protection, especially in snow etc, I usually wear a 1950's era Stetson (don't have a massive collection like some here) that seems to hold up fine, but we get some major downpours here from time to time.
Regarding knowing when it's going to rain... I don't check the weather, and around here it can go from sunny to downpour back to sunny in the space of an hour or two.
The problem I have with umbrellas is... I don't have a great one. If there's any wind at all it just flips inside out, plus I have to figure out what to do with it when I go inside somewhere. I usually don't feel the need for any hat protection, especially in snow etc, I usually wear a 1950's era Stetson (don't have a massive collection like some here) that seems to hold up fine, but we get some major downpours here from time to time.
Regarding knowing when it's going to rain... I don't check the weather, and around here it can go from sunny to downpour back to sunny in the space of an hour or two.
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Why?
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I use an umbrella often, simply because as a college student I feel the need to protect my rather cheap backpack. I found an amazing umbrella at JosABank that is designed so that it is nearly impossible to invert under strong winds. It has quite a large diameter and is, quite frankly, extremely well made; the best I've ever handled, in fact. There is a nice wooden J-handle version and a collapsible version, both of which have the same diameter and features.
If you must have an umbrella, I highly recommend that one. It's somewhat expensive, but it is well worth the money.
Why not? [huh]
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Undertow
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I'm sure someone will correct me if necessary, but I believe Trooper hats are made with a wool blend. Should that be the case, one would want to protect his hat with some cover to reduce the chance of color running, deformation, shrinkage, etc.
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Well, therein lies the problem. My current umbrella was a gift from my soon to be parents-in-law, and was supposed to be "a really nice one". I'm sure I'll get over it eventually, but I'd feel bad replacing it.
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I'm in the same school of thought but I don't wring my hands in worry of a rainy day. If I know it's going to rain, I bring the 'brella. Otherwise, I deal with the rain as best I can. If it's raining, and I'm planning to trek out in it for an extended period, then a 'brella is silly. In fact, a nice fur felt would be silly too. Plan accordingly; bring a long coat, a heavy hat and some boots. [huh]
And no, I wouldn't scotch guard a hat. That's worse than slathering your good shoes with mink oil.
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Ah, my ineptitude with the mechanics of this forum. One of these days I'll get it right...
Those pics of Scotch Guard et al were prefaced by "It may be heresy...", prompting my quest as to why.
Because a nice hat shouldn't have foreign chemicals sprayed all over it. It defeats the purpose of having a nice hat that is meant to help you in bad weather. I know I would never spray anything on my beaver hat, and it does just fine in rain. If its raining too had for that hat, I'll wear something else or just use an umbrella. What Undertow said I'll also echo. Scotch guard and mink oil both have places neither belongs on a good hat or a nice pair of dress shoes(I do use mink oil on boots and boat shoes though).
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Well...[huh] :beer:
Good luck to you sir, I honestly don't know how I'd resolve that
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Well, I see no one has answered the original post, so I'll do it, here is the fedora hat cover:
http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/store/hat_protect.html
And no, I certainly would never contemplate wearing one - I'd prefer to maintain my dignity, destroy my hat, and so have an excuse to buy a new hat.
http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/store/hat_protect.html
And no, I certainly would never contemplate wearing one - I'd prefer to maintain my dignity, destroy my hat, and so have an excuse to buy a new hat.
bbshriver
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Well...[huh] :beer:
Good luck to you sir, I honestly don't know how I'd resolve that
Indeed.
My mother in law to be is Italian, very sensitive, and has the maiden name "Gambino" keeps one on their toes.
Undertow
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He asked if those existed for fedoras which #3 addressed those for cowboy hats that he already knew about....
carldelo
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Well, the product linked to in Post #3 was a cowboy hat cover. The OP specifically asked for a clear plastic fedora cover, which is what I linked to. In light of Post #1 below, I thought I was answering the question directly.
I see GT has already leapt to my defense - thanks for that....
Undertow
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Sorry if I came off a bit boorish; just hoping you weren't referring to the pictures provided via the link.
(and yes, I did notice the difference
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Sorry if I came off a bit boorish; just hoping you weren't referring to the pictures provided via the link.
(and yes, I did notice the difference
Um, the picture at the link Zetwal provided is a big cowboy hat in a plastic cover, no?
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I was referring to the interaction between zetwal and bbshriver - "Is this what you are asking about?" "Exactly!"
You'd said, "Well, I see no one has answered the original post..."
Again, I apologize if I misunderstood your intent. Ain't no thang but a chicken wang, my friend.
You'd said, "Well, I see no one has answered the original post..."
Again, I apologize if I misunderstood your intent. Ain't no thang but a chicken wang, my friend.
