Photographs Of Hats Fresh From Surviving The Elements

[Redfokker]

I used to try and use umbrellas when I worked in Portland. Most of the time the wind was blowing so hard the umbrella would get blown inside out anyway... So, a good hat and top coat are really the way to go.

Just to add an update on the two soaking I got above in the Penneys Marathon, and then the Akubra Cobber Pedy: the hats dried out just fine, no worse for wear, and after a little brushing they went back into their respective hat boxes.

Win!!

 

[Bushman]

The Leisure time got wet again this morning...

 

[Scooterz]

Akubra Banjo Patterson ran into some pretty good showers. It was raining pretty good some of time on about a mile walk. I was surprised that there was even a dry spot. When I hung it up water was dripping off the brim.

 

[Knotten]

Caught in the rain today in my Akubra Sydney.

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[Frunobulax]

Early 50s Game Bird after taking on some rain this evening.

Like water off a duck's back...


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Not bad but we're forecast for 2" of rain by tomorrow.

 

[RJR]

Not bad but we're forecast for 2" of rain by tomorrow.

We're in for some of the same for the next week.

 

[BobHufford]

Stetson Gun Club between downpours.

 

[1mach1]

Rain this morning

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Last night brought tornado warnings, severe thunderstorms with wind, hail & lightening. The hail was beating the green leaves off the trees, clogging up an outside drain. I had to make several trips outside during the storm to sweep the drain open & keep the water draining. I needed a big brim so I grabbed an Akubra Woomera. It served me well as an umbrella. More storms are predicted for this afternoon.

 

[Windsock8e]

Penney's Marathon. It started training hard 5 mn after leaving the office and 5 mn to the station...

 

[RJR]

Penney's Marathon. It started training hard 5 mn after leaving the office and 5 mn to the station...

You managed to get that pretty well soaked.

 

[Windsock8e]

You managed to get that pretty well soaked.

I would much have preferred not to get it (that hat) that soaked, but hiding under a tree was not making much difference so I just dashed for the station.

And despite living in England, I am not a fan of umbrellas.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Walk the walk!

A Gannon Wanderer (charcoal fray ribbon treatment) out for a hike this afternoon in the drizzle.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Gannon Hat Co. fedora (blue felt with charcoal trimmings) in the wild.

(Disclaimer: No hat was harmed in the making of this pic.)

Eric -

 

[TPD166]

Walking to my truck in ankle deep water, I decided the threats of rain apparently were not exaggerated and the Akubra Bushman was a good choice for Tuesday. These pics were actually taken about an hour later when I got home.

 

[Frunobulax]

Walking to my truck in ankle deep water, I decided the threats of rain apparently were not exaggerated and the Akubra Bushman was a good choice for Tuesday. These pics were actually taken about an hour later when I got home.

Akubras are the Timex watches of hats.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Walking to my truck in ankle deep water,

Hope the boots are okay. I have some gray shrunken bull shoulder that got so wet they mildewed.

 

[TPD166]

Soaked - but they were already headed to the shoe shop this afternoon for their annual reconditioning.

Hope the boots are okay. I have some gray shrunken bull shoulder that got so wet they mildewed.

 

[RJR]

Caught in a brief shower;Peters Bros beaver.