WTB: Indy Raiders style hat sz 7 3/8

[Banky]

I'd like a replica raiders hat, looked into penmen but he has a decent wait, figured I'd see if anyone was looking to liquidate.

 

[jlee562]

Check out Garrison as well. His lead times are much shorter.

 

[Banky]

Thanks, Jared. Much appreciated.

 

[Banky]

Still looking for this folks, Garrison also has a pretty decent lead time. Someone has to have a raiders hat not getting the love it deserves!

 

[Banky]

Still looking guys

 

[splintercellsz]

Could the Akubra Fed IV be a good Indy substitute for you? The Fed is highly praised around here, and seems to withstand heavy rain, snow, and whatever else you can throw at it. If I remember correctly, one even saved someones life from a flying cable (?).

http://www.hatsdirect.com/federation/

 

[Banky]

was looking into the fed myself. Does hats direct ship to the US?

 

[splintercellsz]

Looks like they do!

 

[gtdean48]

was looking into the fed myself. Does hats direct ship to the US?

Most definitely.
I have 2 Heritage Campdraft Deluxes from Hats Direct, exclusive models just like the Fed4's....

 

[Bruce Wayne]

You can also go the Peters brothers route out of Texas.

 

[triple-d]

The Akubra looks pretty good...

 

[Banky]

The problem I'm having with the fed is fear the brim is too short. Can anyone give me the dimensions?

 

[RJR]

Take a look at the Akubra Adventurer for a bit more brim.

 

[jlee562]

The problem I'm having with the fed is fear the brim is too short. Can anyone give me the dimensions?

No, it's spot on. The Adventurer doesn't have "correct" brim specs for an Indy hat. The fed is 2.75x2.5

http://hatsdirect.com/federation/specifications.html

The Federation comes "Open Crown" ready for you to shape.
Crown height is 5 5/8ths inches. Made from an original wooden hat block set which have not been used for over 35 years.
The brim is dimensional cut to 2 1/2" on the sides and 2 3/4" front and back. This is converted to mm's on the order page. The brim flange is a little flatter than the previous Federation model and will make styling the brim easier. This hat can take on a number of styles including a look similar to the Indiana Jones hat and other hats from that era.
The color is Dark Brown otherwise known as Loden in Akubra Hats.

Depending on how specific you want your hat to be to Raiders though, it may or may not work for you. It's definitely a great Indy hat, but IMHO, the block is not perfect for a 100% "screen accurate" look.

 

[Banky]

Jared to the rescue again. Apparently I fail at reading the hats direct website almost entirely. So thank you, again. Given the price point and the positive feedback the hats gets here. I think "good enough" may be good enough for me. Plus I do mean for it to be a hat I can beat to hell and back. Fed is looking better and better daily.

 

[Banky]

Well, I went ahead and ordered the Fed IV just regular. I was going to go with the deluxe, but figured I'd save the cash for shipping cost. Is there a huge difference between the imperial and deluxe qualities?

 

[jlee562]

The felt includes more wild hare fur and a better sweatband.

 

[azhiker]

To me, the sweat alone is worth the extra price. I bought a Fed IV deluxe a few months ago. I travel extensively, have worn mine in snow/rain in Paris, dust storm in Cairo, under a blazing sun in Jordan, and it works splendid! This hat gets beat up in airport Xray machines, I sleep with it on in trains, in other words, I wear it everywhere. I have 3 Borsolinos, 3 Biltmores (one a Rosalini) 4 Stetsons, and a couple of other brands. Since I bought the Fed IV, the other hats just sit patiently on the closet. I bought this hat as a wear everywhere, all the time hat, and it fits the bill. hats Direct will ship it direct to US, any where else in the world.

 

[Banky]

Well, Spose if the regular is all I want it to be the, next move will be to upgrade to the deluxe. I don't figure they'll stop making them anytime soon.

 

[gtdean48]

Well, Spose if the regular is all I want it to be the, next move will be to upgrade to the deluxe. I don't figure they'll stop making them anytime soon.

Get the Deluxe in another color, like Moonstone. It'll be your dressier, "airplane" hat just like Dr. Jones....