Summer Hat Suggestions?

[Spellflower]

My concern about rain is this: I'm about to go on a trip and I can only bring one hat. Everyone tells me I'd be crazy to wear any felt in Florida in June, and that I should go with something else. But what if I get there and it rains the whole time?

I want to know that my hat isn't going to be ruined if it gets wet. Since this is a warm weather hat we're talking about, I'm not worried about my head getting wet, I just don't want my hat to fall apart or become completely unpresentable.

The Akubra Capricorn, being plastic, won't have this problem. Unfortunately, I don't love its looks.

I'm glad to hear the Spirit has a longer brim. If you get a chance, I'd love to see some pictures.

 

[cybergentleman]

sunbody! i have not worn mine in the rain. but some people on here have worn theirs in precipitation.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

My concern about rain is this: I'm about to go on a trip and I can only bring one hat. Everyone tells me I'd be crazy to wear any felt in Florida in June, and that I should go with something else. But what if I get there and it rains the whole time?

I'm glad to hear the Spirit has a longer brim. If you get a chance, I'd love to see some pictures.

Well I won't recommend the Spirit for rain, but I'll see about getting one of my other Dobbs into the rain this week and report.

As for pics....

 

[RobFedoraField]

regardless of rain...

That is just one well put together outfit! :eusa_clap

 

[Spellflower]

Looking sharp, NoBo! Should I pray for rain?

 

[CRH]

Looking sharp, NoBo! Should I pray for rain?

I come from a farming heritage and can tell you that praying for rain can be downright dangerous.

Dancing for rain, especially in large groups, however, appears to be fairly innocuous and is a lot of fun!

 

[Spellflower]

Now that the warm weather has really hit the east coast, does anyone have any further thoughts on this subject?

 

[RobFedoraField]

hat swap...

The only thing I've done further on this topic is to brush off and put all but 1 felt into storage and pulled out my 3 akubra poly straws....

 

[djhatman]

Now that the warm weather has really hit the east coast, does anyone have any further thoughts on this subject?

I just picked up a linen driving cap at Kohl's(don't you if they have them on the east) made by Dockers. I really like it and it goes very well with my casual summer clothes.

 

[RobFedoraField]

cap...

I'll have to go there, I've been looking for one and didn't like the ones I could find. I wanted one for the windy days that the fedora wouldn't cut it...

 

[Rnmusik]

any suggestions for summer hats and very cool hats for hot New Orleans temperatures?

 

[Neophyte]

Tons, but what are you looking for? Color, shape, brim size, ribbon, material...knowing what you're looking for will narrow it down.

You should definitely go for some kind of straw hat. That is the only certainty until you give further details...

 

[Rnmusik]

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Yes I was thinking of a straw hat that is light colored white or off white.

 

[Mr E Train]

I'll recommend the Dobbs Soul. Very nice light pearlescent grey color that looks almost white in sunlight. It's soft and light for a milan straw and has a very comfortable cloth sweatband. Great for hot weather.

 

[Neophyte]

Alright, that narrows it down a bit. What would be your suggested price range?

Oh, and you're going to be hearing the name "Panama Bob" here very soon, and en masse.

 

[Tomasso]

Get a vented straw.

 

[Rick Blaine]

THOSE ARE LOVELY! I'll take the one on top. Is it a P'Bob?

 

[scottyrocks]

I find, being follically challenged, that straws that have any sort of loose weave in the crown result in me getting sunburn on my noggin. I guess theyre fine for people that actually have hair, though. lol

 

[StetsonHomburg]

Ask RBH about his 2010 Straw Stetson Whippet it is around $80 and really nice!

 

[ccajackson]

Here it is....

I just received a great new Panama hat from Panama Bob. It was very reasonably priced and, more importantly, is a wonderful looking hat. The Cuenca Brisa is not a super-tight weave so is quite comfortable, and I haven't had trouble with scalp burns...yet! I am wearing it during a week at the beach and it has been great.

If you check out www.panamabob.com, you can peruse the available styles. Feel free to send PM if I can help with the decision!

C-C

Some pics of the hat are in the Panama Canal thread.
http://thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=1057448&postcount=1450