Photographs Of Hats Fresh From Surviving The Elements

• Apr 13, 2019

• #941

Hurricane Jack

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Woodtroll said:

You certainly could be right about that; I will be the first to tell you I’ve never shaped a poly hat and so am just thinking out loud. I’ve been trying to decide between a hemp or poly hat for durable summer wear, but can’t find much in either material with a taller crown and a 3” or so brim.

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Obviously poly won't absorb the moisture from the steam (or rain for that matter) so if the moist steam doesn't help by providing some lubricity to the surface of the poly then dry heat should work just fine.

In your own search if you prefer poly you should be able to find one of the trooper style hats from Stratton or Lawman but you might have to live with a cloth sweat. Keep in mind they are heavy so don't get the "double" poly.

 

• Apr 13, 2019

• #942

deadlyhandsome

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Central California

Tukwila said:

Peters Bros. has the Tankersley hemp, named after our own @Frunobulax

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I just wish Peter Bros. Would fix/complete their @$&%# website.
They also told me (last month) that they were limited to a 2 3/4” brim. I still want one, but I would like to hear an evaluation of the hat from someone who has one of their recent products.


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• Apr 13, 2019

• #943

AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up

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Tukwila said:

Peters Bros. has the Tankersley hemp, named after our own @Frunobulax

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I wish they named it the Frunobulax Hemp instead. Then you could have one of these with it.
Although, Tankersley is ok. After all, it’s got the word Tank in it!

 

• Apr 13, 2019

• #944

Zombie_61

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11,908

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Southern California

^ "Poodle beer"??? Sounds more like what our dog leaves here and there during his evening constitutionals than something I'd want to drink.

 

• Apr 13, 2019

• #945

AbbaDatDeHat

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^^^ha ha
All in the spirit of Frank!

 

• Apr 14, 2019

• #946

Hurricane Jack

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Zombie_61 said:

"Poodle beer"???

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Probably brewed from yellow snow.

 

• Apr 14, 2019

• #947

Frunobulax

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19,122

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Funkytown, USA

AbbaDatDeHat said:

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I wish they named it the Frunobulax Hemp instead. Then you could have one of these with it.
Although, Tankersley is ok. After all, it’s got the word Tank in it!

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HAHAHA! Looks like a Swedish homebrew.

Thanks for that.

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• Apr 26, 2019

• #948

psklenar

One of the Regulars

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128

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Southern New England

I know, I cheated. But it *is* wet!

pat----

 

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• Apr 27, 2019

• #949

TheOldFashioned

Call Me a Cab

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2,060

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The Great Lakes

What the meteorologist likes to call a "wintery mix" here on April 27:

I call it bullsh**

 

• Apr 27, 2019

• #950

deadlyhandsome

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Central California

TheOldFashioned said:

What the meteorologist likes to call a "wintery mix" here on April 27:
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I call it bullsh**

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I’ll take it over my 92 degrees!


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• Apr 27, 2019

• #951

Tukwila

My Mail is Forwarded Here

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3,382

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SW of Antifa Central (PDX)

Extreme, late spring weather across the country. It's been sunny, then rainy here and the temp is supposed to drop down to 34F Sunday night. That's oddly cold for this area. It was 73F here on Thursday, but the high today is forecast at 54F. Crazy.

 

• Apr 27, 2019

• #952

Bushman

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4,138

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Joliet

My favorite hiking trail got promoted to Nature Preserve status today, unfortunately the dedication was wet. Good thing my brim was wide:

Drying out now...

 

• Apr 27, 2019

• #953

DRB

One Too Many

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1,621

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Florida

Bushman said:

My favorite hiking trail got promoted to Nature Preserve status today, unfortunately the dedication was wet. Good thing my brim was wide:

Drying out now...

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Congratulations on the nature preserve. That's cool. Great hat too.

 

• Apr 28, 2019

• #954

TheOldFashioned

Call Me a Cab

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2,060

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The Great Lakes

deadlyhandsome said:

I’ll take it over my 92 degrees!


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I have to agree as that's starting to get too hot for my taste. I'd rather add layers if necessary, plus that means I can still comfortably wear the felts. Give me 75F, sunshine, and a slight breeze and I'm golden.

 

• Apr 29, 2019

• #955

Bushman

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4,138

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Joliet

Another wet day. Pic from this morning:

 

• May 3, 2019

• #956

scottyrocks

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Isle of Langerhan, NY

Stuck in the rain just now in today's Fed IV (I was more concerned about my feet).

 

• May 3, 2019

• #957

DRB

One Too Many

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1,621

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Florida

scottyrocks said:

Stuck in the rain just now in today's Fed IV (I was more concerned about my feet).

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If I was to get stuck in the rain, this would be a great choice. Nice.

 

• May 3, 2019

• #958

scottyrocks

I'll Lock Up

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9,160

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Isle of Langerhan, NY

DRB said:

If I was to get stuck in the rain, this would be a great choice. Nice.

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Tbh, when there is a more than likely chance of rain, the Fed IVs are the first ones I go for. I know the vintage and customs can take it, but I feel less stressed when it's a hat that is not as expensive, and is easy to replace, although I think my IVs will last forever.

 

• May 6, 2019

• #959

scottyrocks

I'll Lock Up

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9,160

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Isle of Langerhan, NY

Royal Stetson - 'The Roach'

 

• May 6, 2019

• #960

DRB

One Too Many

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1,621

Location

Florida

Borsalino Casual Crusher travel hat. The felt soaked up a lot of water but kept my head dry. The rabbit fur clearly did not perform as good as beaver. No water repellent used. Super soft and comfortable. Great for travel, if you spray it with water repellent.