Opinions on Akubra Banjo Patterson?

[macawber]

Meershaum

I live in Australia and have an Akubra hatter nearby. I have been eyeing a western style hat and the Kiandra is one of them. For my money I like the Kiandra, it looks the best on me.

 

[Raindog]

Just thought I'd chip in and mention that I've got an Akubra Drover, 20 years old, off Ebay. It's been abused by kids and used as a plaything over that 20 year period.
When I got it it was a misshapen mess. I sprayed it with water, reshaped it, and it looks great now. Akubras can take a beating and literally improve with age

 

[Havana]

I have been wearing Akubras for over a decade now and I can't praise them enough. Great looking hats and very durable. Mine have been rained on many times. You simply cannot find a better hat for the same money. I like to get the 'Cattleman', pinch the front, and roll the brim, as in my avatar. These hats can be shaped and reshaped many times. I have four like this and love them. Not a premium dress hat but definitely a quality everyday hat.

 

[meerschaum]

Macawber -

I like the Kiandra too, but I think I'm leaning more towards the Pilbara, because of the high crown. 2 questions about the Pilbara if anyone knows:

1. http://www.davidmorgan.com describes it as fully lined, but http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au says it's unlined. Anybody know which it is?

2. Both sites say the crown is 5-1/4" high. How does this compare to, say, the Stetson Open Road, or the Adventure Bilt fedora?

By the way, I wore the BP in a downpour the other day, and it came through like a champ.