Recent content by Just Chris

I found this thread really helpful when I was deciding whether to buy an Akubra Sombrero, so I thought I would add some of my own pictures to help other indecisive buyers. I've had my sombrero 4 or 5 years now and it's my favorite hat. I mostly wear it on camping/hiking trips. Is it hotter than...

I have a modern 6x Stetson Tom Mix. To be honest, I'm not overly impressed with the quality. It's stiff and heavy. Even in cool weather I find myself sweating through the felt, which developed sweat stains after only a couple wears. I don't have this problem with my Akubra Sombrero. I haven't...

When QMS announced an updated version of the oysterman, I figured what the heck. I grabbed one in navy blue. This second iteration is much better. It features a sturdier cotton crown, and a thinner, more flexible patent leather bill that is more scratch resistant than the old one. It's super...

Hello everyone. This is my first post on the forum. I have the J Peterman cap, as well as the first and second iterations of Quaker Marine Supply's reintroduced Oysterman. Since @davidd has done such a wonderful job reviewing the J Peterman version, I'll focus on the QMS hats. Since I had...