Akubra Campdraft

Cornshucker77 · May 30, 2019

Hurricane Jack said:
Thanks DD. First things first, we had an EF3 tornado come thru last night with winds to 100 mph. No deaths being reported but many homes are a total loss. My home & all livestock & animals are good. Still have power. But I have lots of debry on my property to clean up. Lots of damage out in Lawrence, KS but the KU campus was not hit. Just missed a hospital in Excelsior Springs, MO.

Now back on topic. Unusual CD's turn up from time to time. Even Akubra Open Roads turn up but one still alludes me. I think short runs of variations for dealers might have been more common then.

I bought a CD a couple yrs ago with a 2-3/4" raw edge brim & 2-cord ribbon that was very Outback-like with a packer draw on the brim. It was virtually NOS in original box. I had Scott add a circle stitch & a mid ribbon making it more Playboy-like. The color is between a Silverbelly & a bone color. It's a favorite now.

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I heard the KC Royals radio broadcasters talking last night about the tornado. Glad you are ok.

Cornshucker77 · May 30, 2019

Hurricane Jack said:
Thanks Bob. I got what's left of a steel utility or garden shed from somewhere. Looked like it bounced a few times. Also got a big sheet of corrugated roofing off a barn. I pulled them up to the door of my shop with a tractor where I could get to them with a sawzall. Cut a 4' x 5' flat panel from the roofing which I will keep. The rest I cut up to scrap. Also got a wheel & tire off of something, maybe a trailer spare. Lots of foam insulation everywhere. TV people saying it was on the ground for 2 hrs, at one point a mile wide & has been upgraded to an EF4. Eleven people seriously injured.

When time permits I'll iron out the ghost crease & look thru my parts box for a ribbon for this CD.

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A mile wide. Man, that just scares the -- out of me. Damn. A few years ago two twisters went through a town about 30 miles west of me and completely wiped out that little town.

Hurricane Jack · May 30, 2019

Cornshucker77 said:
A mile wide. Man, that just scares the -- out of me. Damn. A few years ago two twisters went through a town about 30 miles west of me and completely wiped out that little town.

This was only the 2nd time I have ever gone to the basement. In 2003 there was a tornado that took a similar path doing significant damage.

bigdumbhick · Aug 13, 2019

Havent been here in a while, not since I bought my Campdraft a few years ago. Now its gone.

I had a Campdraft size 63 in Bluegrass Green that I wore just about daily. It has disappeared. I think I might have left it at a friends wedding out in the middle of nowhere.

Now I have to get another. The 63 was a touch large, but with a little foam behind the sweatband, it fit great. I was thinking about ordering a 62, but there is a 2 to 4 month wait. I cant wait that long.

Dm101 · Aug 13, 2019

My condolences.
I can't imagine ever leaving my cover anywhere. I never take it off just because of that possibility...except in church or at the dinner table, but even then, it's sitting on my knee.

bigdumbhick · Aug 13, 2019

Dm101 said:
My condolences.
I can't imagine ever leaving my cover anywhere. I never take it off just because of that possibility...except in church or at the dinner table, but even then, it's sitting on my knee.

I usually leave it in my car, sitting on the passenger side headrest. (I'm too tall to be able to wear it in the car). I had a gig on 7/27 and i was wearing it. It was miserable hot that day here in North Carolina. I went to a good friends wedding that evening and took it off during the ceremony and the reception. I thought I remembered wearing back out to the car. My anniversary was on the 1st and I blocked out the weekend. We stayed home and simply spent time together. I went somewhere the following Sunday 9/4 and it was nowhere to be found.

I had a stroke last year, that, too much heat and too little sleep means I am occasionally stupid and forgetful.

The Nid Hog · Aug 13, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear about your hat. The heat and humidity here in NC has been brutal--it's no wonder you forgot it somewhere. I feel like I've been walking around in a haze for the last couple of weeks myself. If it's any consolation, I just ordered a Campdraft from Everything Australian, and they told me that they have a bunch of bluegrass green ones in stock.

Short Balding Guy · Aug 14, 2019

bigdumbhick said:
Havent been here in a while, not since I bought my Campdraft a few years ago. Now its gone.

I had a Campdraft size 63 in Bluegrass Green that I wore just about daily. It has disappeared. I think I might have left it at a friends wedding out in the middle of nowhere.

Now I have to get another. The 63 was a touch large, but with a little foam behind the sweatband, it fit great. I was thinking about ordering a 62, but there is a 2 to 4 month wait. I cant wait that long.

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Dang, that sounds terrible. Regrets of the loss of your fav hat should be replaced with the excitement and anticipation of a new one. It sounds like an exact replacement may be just the ticket. Perhaps a felt hue change? Who knows, bold change may be just the change needed for the balance of 2019 and beyond.

Best in your hunts sir.

May your future hats be comfy, coffee be strong and your Mondays be short, Eric -

Lean'n'mean · Aug 14, 2019

You never know how much you love something until you lose it. On the bright side, a big headed fella somewhere, is walking around with your hat on & chuffed with his find.

Dm101 · Aug 15, 2019

bigdumbhick said:
I usually leave it in my car, sitting on the passenger side headrest. (I'm too tall to be able to wear it in the car). I had a gig on 7/27 and i was wearing it. It was miserable hot that day here in North Carolina. I went to a good friends wedding that evening and took it off during the ceremony and the reception. I thought I remembered wearing back out to the car. My anniversary was on the 1st and I blocked out the weekend. We stayed home and simply spent time together. I went somewhere the following Sunday 9/4 and it was nowhere to be found.

I had a stroke last year, that, too much heat and too little sleep means I am occasionally stupid and forgetful.

I'm so sorry to hear that you've been through the wringer. I hope you recover well...and soon.
Please take care.
*salute*

Swamprat · Sep 11, 2019

Hello all, this is my first time posting. A few months ago I decided I wanted to get my first hat. I wanted to get an open road, but I tried one on at a hat shop, and there just wasn't enough height in the crown for it to fit on my head.
After some searching, I found a thread somewhere where someone recommended the campdraft as a similar option, and then I found and read this entire thread. I learned a ton about hats and got a lot of ideas for bash options, as well as where to buy one.
After saving up over the summer, I ordered a size 61 in Taupe Fawn from The Hattery (hats direct), and it arrived this past weekend in Pennsylvania in 6 days from ordering. Trudi was super helpful with tips on how to adjust the flange of the brim.
After messing around around a few different dry bashes, I settled in on a teardrop with a not very sharp point, and dents pretty far back on the sides, and steamed it in. Originally I wanted to go with a bash that sort of alluded to the cattleman's crease (with dents going partway back the sides) but still had more of a fedora shape on top, but i like the look i got now. I'm sure I'll reshape it a few more times in upcoming weeks.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for this awesome thread with so much info and insight. It was a huge help for someone who knew basically nothing about hats.
Here's some pictures of how it looks now.

Frunobulax · Sep 11, 2019

Swamprat said:
Hello all, this is my first time posting. A few months ago I decided I wanted to get my first hat. I wanted to get an open road, but I tried one on at a hat shop, and there just wasn't enough height in the crown for it to fit on my head.
After some searching, I found a thread somewhere where someone recommended the campdraft as a similar option, and then I found and read this entire thread. I learned a ton about hats and got a lot of ideas for bash options, as well as where to buy one.
After saving up over the summer, I ordered a size 62 in Taupe Fawn from The Hattery (hats direct), and it arrived this past weekend in Pennsylvania in 6 days from ordering. Trudi was super helpful with tips on how to adjust the flange of the brim.
After messing around around a few different dry bashes, I settled in on a teardrop with a not very sharp point, and dents pretty far back on the sides, and steamed it in. Originally I wanted to go with a bash that sort of alluded to the cattleman's crease (with dents going partway back the sides) but still had more of a fedora shape on top, but i like the look i got now. I'm sure I'll reshape it a few more times in upcoming weeks.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for this awesome thread with so much info and insight. It was a huge help for someone who knew basically nothing about hats.
Here's some pictures of how it looks now. View attachment 184168 View attachment 184169 View attachment 184170 View attachment 184171

Looks good, Swamprat. Welcome to the Lounge.

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The Nid Hog · Sep 11, 2019

Looking good!

Tukwila · Sep 11, 2019

Swamprat said:
Hello all, this is my first time posting. A few months ago I decided I wanted to get my first hat. I wanted to get an open road, but I tried one on at a hat shop, and there just wasn't enough height in the crown for it to fit on my head.
After some searching, I found a thread somewhere where someone recommended the campdraft as a similar option, and then I found and read this entire thread. I learned a ton about hats and got a lot of ideas for bash options, as well as where to buy one.
After saving up over the summer, I ordered a size 62 in Taupe Fawn from The Hattery (hats direct), and it arrived this past weekend in Pennsylvania in 6 days from ordering. Trudi was super helpful with tips on how to adjust the flange of the brim.
After messing around around a few different dry bashes, I settled in on a teardrop with a not very sharp point, and dents pretty far back on the sides, and steamed it in. Originally I wanted to go with a bash that sort of alluded to the cattleman's crease (with dents going partway back the sides) but still had more of a fedora shape on top, but i like the look i got now. I'm sure I'll reshape it a few more times in upcoming weeks.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for this awesome thread with so much info and insight. It was a huge help for someone who knew basically nothing about hats.
Here's some pictures of how it looks now. View attachment 184168 View attachment 184169 View attachment 184170 View attachment 184171

Looks great!

Short Balding Guy · Sep 13, 2019

Swamprat said:
Hello all, this is my first time posting. A few months ago I decided I wanted to get my first hat. I wanted to get an open road, but I tried one on at a hat shop, and there just wasn't enough height in the crown for it to fit on my head.
After some searching, I found a thread somewhere where someone recommended the campdraft as a similar option, and then I found and read this entire thread. I learned a ton about hats and got a lot of ideas for bash options, as well as where to buy one.
After saving up over the summer, I ordered a size 61 in Taupe Fawn from The Hattery (hats direct), and it arrived this past weekend in Pennsylvania in 6 days from ordering. Trudi was super helpful with tips on how to adjust the flange of the brim.
After messing around around a few different dry bashes, I settled in on a teardrop with a not very sharp point, and dents pretty far back on the sides, and steamed it in. Originally I wanted to go with a bash that sort of alluded to the cattleman's crease (with dents going partway back the sides) but still had more of a fedora shape on top, but i like the look i got now. I'm sure I'll reshape it a few more times in upcoming weeks.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for this awesome thread with so much info and insight. It was a huge help for someone who knew basically nothing about hats.
Here's some pictures of how it looks now.

Congrats on your first hat! Excellent choice in hat, style and color of felt. Well done sir.

I see the strong possibility of more felt colors, styles and hat brand options are likely in your future.

Best, Eric -

Rmccamey · Sep 13, 2019

Welcome. That one does look good. I have the same issue; I love the cattleman crease and the OR style but unless the side creases are high on the crown, I can't wear them.

Swamprat said:
Hello all, this is my first time posting. A few months ago I decided I wanted to get my first hat. I wanted to get an open road, but I tried one on at a hat shop, and there just wasn't enough height in the crown for it to fit on my head.
After some searching, I found a thread somewhere where someone recommended the campdraft as a similar option, and then I found and read this entire thread. I learned a ton about hats and got a lot of ideas for bash options, as well as where to buy one.
After saving up over the summer, I ordered a size 61 in Taupe Fawn from The Hattery (hats direct), and it arrived this past weekend in Pennsylvania in 6 days from ordering. Trudi was super helpful with tips on how to adjust the flange of the brim.
After messing around around a few different dry bashes, I settled in on a teardrop with a not very sharp point, and dents pretty far back on the sides, and steamed it in. Originally I wanted to go with a bash that sort of alluded to the cattleman's crease (with dents going partway back the sides) but still had more of a fedora shape on top, but i like the look i got now. I'm sure I'll reshape it a few more times in upcoming weeks.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for this awesome thread with so much info and insight. It was a huge help for someone who knew basically nothing about hats.
Here's some pictures of how it looks now. View attachment 184168 View attachment 184169 View attachment 184170 View attachment 184171

bearinfedora · Sep 28, 2019

Akubra Campdraft for today and next week.

tropicalbob · Sep 28, 2019

Hi, everyone. I'm thinking of treating myself to a couple of new Akubras and would like to hear some opinions. I have two Fed IV's and three CD's in various colors, including Silverbelly, but nothing else in a lighter brown color ( I do have a whiskey from Alley Kat). One hat I'm set on is a Cedar Brown CD, but the other I'm not sure of. Could anyone give me a description of the options (accurate photos would be appreciated). I'll be ordering through The Hattery. I know there are a lot of photos here on the Lounge, and that this subject has been discussed before, but I was wondering if I could maybe see ones that are fairly accurate color-wise, as many of the photos and descriptions seem to vary quite a bit. Thanks.

Cornshucker77 · Sep 29, 2019

Swamprat said:
Hello all, this is my first time posting. A few months ago I decided I wanted to get my first hat. I wanted to get an open road, but I tried one on at a hat shop, and there just wasn't enough height in the crown for it to fit on my head.
After some searching, I found a thread somewhere where someone recommended the campdraft as a similar option, and then I found and read this entire thread. I learned a ton about hats and got a lot of ideas for bash options, as well as where to buy one.
After saving up over the summer, I ordered a size 61 in Taupe Fawn from The Hattery (hats direct), and it arrived this past weekend in Pennsylvania in 6 days from ordering. Trudi was super helpful with tips on how to adjust the flange of the brim.
After messing around around a few different dry bashes, I settled in on a teardrop with a not very sharp point, and dents pretty far back on the sides, and steamed it in. Originally I wanted to go with a bash that sort of alluded to the cattleman's crease (with dents going partway back the sides) but still had more of a fedora shape on top, but i like the look i got now. I'm sure I'll reshape it a few more times in upcoming weeks.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for this awesome thread with so much info and insight. It was a huge help for someone who knew basically nothing about hats.
Here's some pictures of how it looks now. View attachment 184168 View attachment 184169 View attachment 184170 View attachment 184171

Good choice SR. Welcome.

Abraham · Oct 11, 2019

I thought I would share my excellent experience with Everything Australian on the purchase of my new Akubra Campdraft:

Size: 63 -- 7 7/8. (FINALLY a hat that fits me well!)
Color: Silver Belly.
Price: $96.88
Shipping: $16.55
Grand Total $113.43
Order Date: 20 June 2019 6:30:25 am AEST.
Arrival Date: 10 October 2019, 5:00 PST (est.)
Transit Time: 112 days.
Arrival Condition: Perfect. Well packed. "Everything Australian" on box looks cool.

I often wear a hat in the evening at home and I'm wearing the unbashed Campdraft right now. Fits really well. I am trying to figure out which bash to employ? Brim down looks very flattering on me, and believe me I need all the flattering I can get.

I think I'll probably go with a cattleman's cease with the brim down. I've seen Wilford Brimley wear a Stetson Open Road in this manner and it looked nice -- not affected like fedoras often do. Now all I need to do is work up the courage to do the bash...

Are feathers ever worn with the Akubra Campdraft? Thanks to the FL for getting me this far. I don't fare all that well during the winter here on the Central California Coast, so it will be nice to have this warm had that affords a bit of sun protection as well.

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