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Anyone else notice that some of the Akubra retailers in Australia now say they have to be contacted to get pricing information on the Akubra line of hats. The Hattery and Everythingaustralian were the sites I checked today. The only thing I could think of was something in the marketing...

Hi, Is this hat still available? ,,,Mike in Canada

Almost a dozen years later my BGG CD was getting pretty tired. Faded and sweat stained. So a new one has arrived from Sam at EA. It has been many years since I have worked on an open crown hat. I hope I am as pleased with the new one as the old one. The old one is so soft and comfortable. Sort...

I did give the outlet shop a call today. No Open Roads in felt or straw in my size. Same for Stratoliners. I have ordered the base model 6X straw from a Canadian retailer. Hopefully it will be here next week. The photos they texted to me of the specific hat I purchased looked OK. I have...

Wow you sure have the knack of putting a cattleman’s crease into a Campdraft. I think I need to order one in and try that. Compared to a Stetson Open Road how is the room in the crown once you bash it like this? ,,,Mike in Canada

Thanks for that! I was speaking to him earlier today. He was very helpful. ,,,Mike in Canada

Much appreciated everyone! I do own the natural hemp Stratoliner. The OR hemp might seem and look a bit to similar so I was thinking of trying the shantung straw as I do not own any shantung in my small straw hat collection. I did not find the sage version online for the good size and a price I...

I have been considering a Stetson Open Road Straw (shantang non-vented). I have seen it offered in two colours, silverbelly and taupe. I am leaning towards silverbelly. This model goes for around $130 retail. I think it would be more breathable than the basic lesser expensive shantang straw that...

I like the slight turn up on the brim. Looks good. ,,,Mike in Canada

Thanks very much! I smiled when I read your response. You are right, if I like it I like it. ,,,Mike in Canada

Hi all, long time no see. I still love my brimmed hats and wear one every day. 30 + fedoras hanging in my office. I sort of maxed out a few years ago so I pulled back on any new purchases. 6 Campdraft in 4 different colours as an example. Well after all these years it is time to “refresh” a few...

Hey, is that bag a Tlliy? I just got one a few weeks bag. Heavy duty quality bag. ,,Mike in Canada

I am ordering the Tilley Intrepid IV bag today. Being Canadian I am sort of partial to being able to purchase a Canadian made product even if I have to pay a premium for it. About a month ago I picked up an American made canvas and leather satchel from a company called NutSac. Yes NutSac. They...

Yes, I agree. A great picture. ,,,Mike in Canada

Nice to see someone sporting the Fedora Lounge version again. I have not been on in awhile. I still remember Sam from Everythingaustralian calling me up here in Canada in the middle of the night to talk about putting this special factory order together. I was very confused for a couple of...