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I have a set of Carroll Leather throw over saddlebags on my Sportster. My Puerto Fino Proper Topper fits nicely in the bags. It's made for travel, so I don't have to worry about crushing it. A Puerto Fino Rollup would be even better. Saddlebags

Almost all of the great blues players from the 30's through the 60's wore hats. Jimi Hendrix had a collection of hats. Ronnie Van Zandt always wore a custom gambler hat with a rattlesnake hatband.

I'll second the Hat Guys in Oakland. I've bought several hats from them. They know their business and have a great selection on hand.

If you can find one, the Puerto Fino Rollup is a great travel hat.

Just to clarify, I always put my hat in the tray with my shoes, etc. But I've been asked at least twice to remove my hat when I present my photo ID to the TSA before I even get to the detector.

I usually stow mine overhead or under the seat in front of me. On another airport related topic - Have any of you ever been asked to remove your hat at the security gate? I've had this happen a couple of times. They were looking at my photo ID and I suppose they couldn't make a positive...

Here's a simple formula that you can use. Where: X = the number of hats you own Y = the number of hats you need X+1=Y

I almost bought one a while back. It was a Puerto Fino Roll-up. It seemed very well made and had extremely soft felt. The open crown could be easily shaped and reshaped by hand. It actually came with a can that it fit into when rolled up. I didn't buy it because the only color available was...

I just received a new Akubra Federation Deluxe in black. I was waiting for colors other than the Loden before I ordered one. I'd hoped it would be offered in dark gray, but black is OK too.

The Stetson Pinnacle can be found online for under $300. It won't be near the same quality as one of the custom hats, but still a pretty good deal for 100% beaver.

Thanks guys. That is my current favorite hat, a vintage Stratoliner. I'm not informed enough to know the approximate year, but my best guess is late 40's to 50's. It was open crowned, and in unworn condition when I received it.

If Johnny is bidding for vintage hats on ebay, none of us have a chance.

Another vote for beards and fedoras. The right hat will complement any style.