A boonie hat which follows the 'vintage fedora' sensibility?

Nyah · Sep 3, 2015

Does anyone fashion boonie hats to fit more like fedoras and less like caps? By that, I mean that the crown is not meant to rest on the top of your head. And I don't mean having the crown treated with lots of stiffener. HannaHats specializes in bucket hats which have interior piping that improves the structure of the crown. My problem with those hats though is that they don't come with brims of 2.5+" width (not to mention that their crown has an unnecessary taper), plus I'd prefer it be made of cool worsted rather than warm tweed. Essentially this hat would be for warm weather (as most boonie hats are).

ingineer · Sep 3, 2015

Nyah
i think a Tilley is about as close as you are going to come.
Great winter hats, be careful about sizing they need to be larger than head size
http://www.tilley.com/us_en/ttw2-tec-wool.html
Too warm for hot weather. Why wool?
Alternative
http://www.filson.com/products/wool-packer-hat.60025.html
a little less brim
All these "crusher" hats are usually made with the NE taste for smaller brims

ingineer · Sep 3, 2015

On sale 3inch brim
http://www.cabelas.com/product/clot...ion=/category/Mens-Brimmed-Hats/104006880.uts

Nyah · Sep 3, 2015

You're right, that Tilly is too warm for Summer. Which is also what I stated about those Hanna Hats. Worsted is not not too warm for Summer though, given that it's a fairly light weight. That said, vegetable-based fibers are not out of the question with me. I'm especially favorable to hemp. The fundamental of this query is the part about the boonie fitting more like a fedora and less like a cap. The material needs to be suitable for hot, humid weather. Felt of any kind is too hot for Summer in my area (otherwise I'd just go with a fedora).

Lean'n'mean · Sep 3, 2015

A Boonie fits like a Boonie.It's a 'floppy' hat ! .....prehaps you should be looking at more conventional cotton hats, safari hats for example or the tilley hemp TH4 which has a brim of 2 1/2 inches at the sides & 3 1/2 inches front & back, might interest you....If not there are always the English cricket hats

Nyah · Sep 3, 2015

Oh, I thought the Tilly's would be classified as boonie hats. A sewn-fabric hat with a brim that provides enough shade for one's face. The Tillys seem expensive, to me. I will consider them though. I wonder if any of these sewn-fabric sun-hats have straight, structured crowns? That would be essentially what I'm asking for.

ingineer · Sep 3, 2015

My favourite is the Tilley TM-10, its a once in a lifetime purchase
http://www.amazon.com/Tilley-Unisex...im_468_15?ie=UTF8&refRID=1HJMKP93DC49NGAK1JET
Cheaper but surprisingly good
http://www.amazon.com/Henschel-Breezer-Hat-CoolMax-Band/dp/B0007MV6QI

Lean'n'mean · Sep 4, 2015

Nyah said:
Oh, I thought the Tilly's would be classified as boonie hats.

Boonies are basically jungle/hot weather military hats, easy to stuff into a backpack or pocket, a soft wavy brim to break up outline & not get in the way, a low snug crown to keep it on during action.

The Tillys seem expensive, to me.

Yeah they are expensive for what they are but they do have a lifetime guarantee which means if you wear it out or lose it, it will be replaced free of charge.

I wonder if any of these sewn-fabric sun-hats have straight, structured crowns? That would be essentially what I'm asking for.

Have you considered something like this.....
http://www.rmr-hats.com/Cotton-hat-by-Tesi-840-3-0.html

or this sort of thing ..http://www.australiangear.com/mens/western/the-outback-jack-weathered-cotton-hat.html

There are plenty of options out there.....

Nyah · Oct 16, 2015

Recommend a good-looking, sturdy boonie hat.

I have a lightweight boonie hat with a brim that's very thin and floppy. I hate the way this looks. I want a new boonie hat that's sturdy all over, but especially with a heavyweight brim. The brim doesn't have to be very large. In fact, I'd prefer the brim to be between 2.5" and 2.75". Not only does this brim size work best for me but, it's also less conducive to floppiness.

I'd been considering Ultimate Hats but, my size of 57 seems to be out of stock (and I'm not confident that I'll see it again for this year).

I wish I could find boonie hats in stores local to me. The one boonie I've got was bought in a store that closed down a few years ago.

Motorcyclist · Oct 16, 2015

Have you considered a Tilley? Many styles from which to choose. Just saw a posting for a new one called The Wanderer that gave me the immediate impression of boonie hat today. Or maybe the Tilley T3.

Nyah · Oct 16, 2015

I've considered Tllleys but don't want one because I don't like dimensional brims on non-flanged hats. It looks floppy in the back, which I don't like (even if it isn't actually floppy). Also, I think Tilleys are overpriced for what they are, even if they come with some guarantees, as I'd rather just take care of the hat than to bother with the company's replacement program.

RJR · Oct 17, 2015

Will a mil-spec boonie work.They ought to be readily available online.

Ralph_Phillips · Oct 17, 2015

Nyah said:
I've considered Tllleys but don't want one because I don't like dimensional brims on non-flanged hats. It looks floppy in the back, which I don't like (even if it isn't actually floppy). Also, I think Tilleys are overpriced for what they are, even if they come with some guarantees, as I'd rather just take care of the hat than to bother with the company's replacement program.

I own one Tilley and the big negative about it is that it is extremely hot. I've tried wearing it in winter with temperatures around 5 C / 40 F and poured sweat. I don't normally have that problem with a pure felt Akubra during the summer so I avoid the Tilley.

tropicalbob · Oct 17, 2015

Are you considering straws? You might want to take a look at Sunbody hats: they have a 2 1/2" brim oak-colored straw that might be just what you're looking for. They're very sturdy hats, and if you get them wet you can simply reshape them any way you want. At about $50.00 they're one of the best deals around. All sizes, too, and fast delivery.

Lean'n'mean · Oct 17, 2015

Nyah said:
I want a new boonie hat that's sturdy all over, but especially with a heavyweight brim. .

Dude, it ain't a boonie you're looking for. They are floppy, they are designed to be floppy. Boonies revel in their floppiness........forget boonies since you're not happy with them, forget the word boonie

.........The hats you linked look very much like Tilleys but there are dozens of different cotton/ fabric hats out there, in various colors & many with firmer brims. Google is your friend, just don't put the freakin' word 'boonie' in the search box & you should find something to your liking & at a reasonable price.

Duper · Oct 17, 2015

Motorcyclist said:
Have you considered a Tilley? Many styles from which to choose. Just saw a posting for a new one called The Wanderer that gave me the immediate impression of boonie hat today. Or maybe the Tilley T3.

Hi Motorcyclist. Where did you see the Wanderer? I have not heard of that one.

I love my Tilley LTM5. That will be left to my son in my will so it can continue to travel to far off lands when I am gone.

,,,Mike in Canada

Duper · Oct 18, 2015

Found it! A little birdy told me about it.

I missed it in my recent Twitter feed.

http://t.co/QOTImrNHZF

RJR · Oct 18, 2015

Right,that's at least a boonie look.

Fedster · Aug 21, 2016

Hi,

I am thinking of what to get as a soft hat -- basically a less shapeless replacement for a boonie hat, but something reasonably soft and pliable in felt or palm. I understand that a felt or palm hat will not be a soft as a cloth boonie but I just would rather avoid a boonie if possible. The hat would be for outdoor use.

Lean'n'mean · Aug 21, 2016

^^^^
There are a number of crushable wool felt hats available & they're usually reasonably priced. For example; http://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/crushable-wool-hats-ccrushablewoolhats/
http://www.orvis.co.uk/p/packable-felt-hat/7910

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