Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

StetsonHomburg · Aug 5, 2010

Quigley Brown said:
When a neighbor let me borrow his pith helmet I couldn't help it....I had to make another quirky self-portrait. I don't see myself wearing this in public, though.

I wore a zulu pith like that out for a hike and a russian middle aged woman
asked if I was a firefighter [huh] Not sure how that relates to a firefighter?
and another time I brought one to Mexico, I was walking at night and a
man said "ahh a hunter" in a sarcastic voice joking way, So If you don't care
about others opinions then I'd wear it outside!

StetsonHomburg · Aug 5, 2010

And I own two piths... The one i just commented on: a 1887 Zulu Enlisted British Pith and an 1941 German Afrikakorps Pith... http://cdn1.ioffer.com/img/item/735/520/41/48582.jpg (I own that type of goggles with it and it dosen't look as good in person... better alone)

Badluck Brody · Aug 8, 2010

Remember in the movies where they say, "Stay close to the camp"...?

This shot is taken only seconds before the Creature from the Black Lagoon attacks and shreds the photographer who never listens.

chanteuseCarey · Aug 9, 2010

Love it Bl B!!!

Badluck Brody said:
Remember in the movies where they say, "Stay close to the camp"...?

This shot is taken only seconds before the Creature from the Black Lagoon attacks and shreds the photographer who never listens.

BinkieBaumont · Sep 10, 2010

"I Discovered this White Sola Topee in a local Antique Shop, at $16.50 (Australian) I thought it an absolute bargain"

Gutshot · Sep 10, 2010

Don't know why I never thought to post this here, but there is a Pith Helmet group over at flickr you kids might get a kick out of: http://www.flickr.com/groups/pith_helmets/

BinkieBaumont · Sep 11, 2010

"I'm a member, this was one that they asked permission to display in the group"

ScurvyPyrate · May 5, 2011

Here's where I purchased my Zulu type Pith from. Best prices I could find for modern reproductions.
http://www.majorsurplus.com/Hats-and-Helmets-C2046.aspx

V.C. Brunswick · May 6, 2011

My Indian Bombay bowler keeping company with Royal Navy visor cap.

PADDY · May 6, 2011

Sweet pair!

Edward · May 6, 2011

StetsonHomburg said:
I wore a zulu pith like that out for a hike and a russian middle aged woman
asked if I was a firefighter [huh] Not sure how that relates to a firefighter?
and another time I brought one to Mexico, I was walking at night and a
man said "ahh a hunter" in a sarcastic voice joking way, So If you don't care
about others opinions then I'd wear it outside!

I suspect the generic shape reminded her of a firefighter's helmet. Personally I think they have more in common, shape-wise, with the traditional English "Bobby" helmet. I much prefer the round brim style, myself.... mostly aesthics, but it does seem to me to offer slightly better protection from the sun. Not sure I can ever imagine myself wearing one outside of hiking or whatever; I'd prefer straw or my safari-ised Akubra Riverina in town.

Mike in Seattle · May 7, 2011

ScurvyPyrate said:
Here's where I purchased my Zulu type Pith from. Best prices I could find for modern reproductions.
http://www.majorsurplus.com/Hats-and-Helmets-C2046.aspx

Perfect timing. My 11 year old nephew wants one as a fishing hat (I just spoiled and indulge him; I don't question anything zany and wild he wants to do as long as it's not illegal or injurious to him or anyone in the vicinity).

Oh goodie, oh goodie - You no longer have to call me a cab, the post office will deliver to me here!
(Translation - I just rolled over to 3000 posts and went from "Call me a cab" to "My mail is forwarded here" in my descriptor).

Renault · May 7, 2011

Mike in Seattle said:
Perfect timing. My 11 year old nephew wants one as a fishing hat (I just spoiled and indulge him; I don't question anything zany and wild he wants to do as long as it's not illegal or injurious to him or anyone in the vicinity).

Oh goodie, oh goodie - You no longer have to call me a cab, the post office will deliver to me here!
(Translation - I just rolled over to 3000 posts and went from "Call me a cab" to "My mail is forwarded here" in my descriptor).

Well done!!!!! I strongly solicite that you continue to indulge him in such things and pith helmets, pocket knives and the outdoors!!!!

Renault

Indy_Rhodes · May 11, 2011

Wow...and I thought that I was the only person with a strange draw to the pith. It's nice to know that there are one or two other strange people like myself out there! When I've worked out how to upload an image...I'll post a picture!

Baggers · May 11, 2011

Oh, there are many. And welcome to the Lounge!

Indy_Rhodes · May 11, 2011

Baggers said:
Oh, there are many. And welcome to the Lounge!

Thank you Baggers! I'm sure I'm amongst like-minded people here.

djd · May 11, 2011

I have to admit to a strange hankering for one too....

Curmudgeon · May 12, 2011

I've been wearing a surplus military sun helmet for years. I found it new in a surplus store, and it's become my favorite hot weather hat. On our backcountry expeditions it has pretty much become my trademark. This was taken in 2005 on a ridgetop in the mountains of southeastern Oregon.

djd · May 12, 2011

It should protect you from little girls falling on your head.... That other guy should have protected himself

Nice picture. You look like a fearsome bunch!

Fly Boy · May 12, 2011

I've always favoured a Wolseley when in North Africa or the Levant.

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