Mike K.
One Too Many
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For some time now, I have been on a mission to find the perfect safari hat. There were two important requirements for this hat: color and brim size. I wanted a hat with a light greenish-tan color, a true khaki. Most fedoras out there today are a very dark green or a very plain brown. :eusa_doh: Until recently, the only hat that came close to my required color was the Akubra Military Slouch Hat. Next, I needed a hat with a 3" brim for adequate sun protection. Two and one-half inches seems to be the standard size, but this was too small. :eusa_doh: The Akubra military hat’s brim was too big for me, but I figured the brim could always be trimmed smaller. Until now, I have been getting by with a Purdey bush hat…a nice hat, but just not quite what I’ve been searching for.
Well, my quest is finally over!!
From www.walkabout.com I ordered the Akubra Riverina hat in khaki, a true greenish-tan, with a 3" brim. Upon receipt of my new hat I first proceeded to put a tighter pinch in the crown. Next I removed the leather rope-like band so I could put on a puggaree instead. For the puggaree I used 1" wide herringbone twill cotton ribbon. The twill ribbon was a natural color cotton so I needed to dye it khaki so it wouldn’t look as white against the color of the hat. I used a traditional English tea dye to achieve the appropriate khaki color (call me a romantic). The final step was to wrap the puggaree.
Here is the finished product (along with other field gear)
Well, my quest is finally over!!
From www.walkabout.com I ordered the Akubra Riverina hat in khaki, a true greenish-tan, with a 3" brim. Upon receipt of my new hat I first proceeded to put a tighter pinch in the crown. Next I removed the leather rope-like band so I could put on a puggaree instead. For the puggaree I used 1" wide herringbone twill cotton ribbon. The twill ribbon was a natural color cotton so I needed to dye it khaki so it wouldn’t look as white against the color of the hat. I used a traditional English tea dye to achieve the appropriate khaki color (call me a romantic). The final step was to wrap the puggaree.Here is the finished product (along with other field gear)
