Boy Scout Campaign Hat

• Mar 28, 2010

• #1

Lancealot

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Hi folks,

I was curious about finding a campaign hat that is similar to this one.

The only one made through the Scouts is a wool felt and I want a fur felt of course.

Any help i greatly appreciated.

 

• Mar 29, 2010

• #2

Mr E Train

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These are fur felt.

http://www.millerhats.com/campaign_index/index.html

 

• Mar 29, 2010

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gtdean48

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These guys are the parent company of the Winchester Hat company felting plant....
http://www.strattonhats.com/f40.html

 

• Apr 9, 2010

• #4

big kahuna

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I own a Stratton..

Actually, 2, both fur and the straw. They made them to fit my 8 1/8 head, and they have worn well for many years of use.

 

• Apr 9, 2010

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johnnycanuck

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You can always try a "Real" scout hat
http://www.worldscoutshop.org/somma...langue=2&prcid=200&menuprcid=0,200&prcidm=200
A few years ago they offered fir felt but I don't see it as an option anymore. Just remember with wool scotchguard is your friend. lol
I find it a little odd it is the American style not the British style. But that's the WSO for you. [huh]

Johnny

 

• Apr 9, 2010

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norton

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My son has an official scout campaign hat that is a couple years old that is a stetson. I had assumed it was fur, I'll have to look.

 

• Aug 1, 2012

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RobFedoraField

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I finally lucked out! got a Stetson nutria quality campaign hat that was nearly NOS. It came from an old scoutmaster in nevada. I got it for $65 shipped! a quick trip to the scout shop and I got the pin and leather band, and now I'm yelling at my cub scouts to get that "puddin' pop smille off their faces" , just joking, when sent this to my friends, they all assumed I was a drill instructor

 

• Aug 1, 2012

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RobFedoraField said:

I finally lucked out! got a Stetson nutria quality campaign hat that was nearly NOS. It came from an old scoutmaster in nevada. I got it for $65 shipped! a quick trip to the scout shop and I got the pin and leather band, and now I'm yelling at my cub scouts to get that "puddin' pop smille off their faces" , just joking, when sent this to my friends, they all assumed I was a drill instructor

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You have to admit, you DO look like a DI in that photo!

 

• Aug 1, 2012

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gtdean48

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Looks good Rob. Whip those Cub Scouts into shape... Thanks for your time to give back to the BSA!

 

• Aug 2, 2012

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Txmason

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@Robfedorafield

That is an awsome campaign hat! I have a question. I was in the boy scouts many years ago and was only in for two years and enjoyed it! Is there an organization like the boy scouts but for adults?

Secondly, I am interested in purchasing my first fedora for this upcoming Fall. I would like something classic, with a low crown, wide brim and that can stand up tothe elements or crushable. I'm not sure if a $69 fedora is just as good as a $100 plus fedora. I could really use a Fedora education!

Best,
Jerry

 

• Aug 2, 2012

• #11

1961MJS

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gtdean48 said:

These guys are the parent company of the Winchester Hat company felting plant....
http://www.strattonhats.com/f40.html

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Hi

I owned a Stratton factory second from Levine's in StL for a while. It was labeled as a long oval, but inside the band was labeled as Wide oval, so I gave it away. Search on Statton hats, and buy from one of the police supply places, they're usually a little less expensive. One thing I dislike about the Strattons is the excessive plastic, four vent holes and two plastic lined slots for the chin strap. Otherwise, very substantial well made hats.

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