Akubra Campdraft - WOW.

scotrace · Jun 25, 2008

I really need to get a Campdraft.

Mark G · Jun 25, 2008

Just saw a site with a 17 year old Akubra catalog. Akubra had license to make the Open Road from Stetson and when that ran out they simply changed the name to Campdraft.

It seems kind of funny that Stetson should still call their's Open Road, since it only comes in a cattleman's crease. Maybe "Cattleman's Trail" would be more appropriate.

ADHD librarian · Jun 26, 2008

Mark G said:
Just saw a site with a 17 year old Akubra catalog...

Well,
don't keep it to yourself, where is this catalogue?
(I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd be interested)

Mark G · Jun 26, 2008

Here's the link.

http://thefedorachronicles.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=3794

Sorry it's not the whole catalog, but interesting, non the less.

Will Morgan · Jun 26, 2008

Magus said:
Will I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But Villiage hats in San Diego dosn't list Akubra as a brand they carry.

Thanks for the tip Magus! I have learned that the San Diego store keeps fur felts in the back, including Akubras and I will talk to the buyer about their internet strategy.

Boxerken · Jun 26, 2008

scotrace said:
I really need to get a Campdraft.

I thought I would just add my new Campdraft to this post. Scotrace for the money this is a great hat. I had some doubts about it when I first got it because of my long oval and it was a little large, but i've been wearing it every day and it seems to be adjusting to me very well. A Campdraft is worth the 3 month wait.

Boxerken · Jun 28, 2008

I put a diamond crease in mine just because I like it better than a c crown, but it's just a matter of what you like.

KeyGrip · Jun 28, 2008

How easy was the bashing?

RBH · Jun 28, 2008

Thats a sweet looking Campdraft, Ken!!!!
Great job on the crease !

MAB1 · Jun 29, 2008

Hey, I'm sold on getting one but...

Do I put gas in the truck or buy another hat I don't really need, hum ???

indycop · Jun 29, 2008

MAB1 said:
Hey, I'm sold on getting one but...

Do I put gas in the truck or buy another hat I don't really need, hum ???

The hat may get more use than the truck once gas gets so high you start walking...:eusa_doh: lol may not be that long away for me....:eusa_doh:

handlebar bart · Jun 29, 2008

MAB1 said:
Hey, I'm sold on getting one but...

Do I put gas in the truck or buy another hat I don't really need, hum ???

You'd have the nicest hat on the bus[huh]

Boxerken · Jun 29, 2008

KeyGrip said:
How easy was the bashing?

Very easy, and thats dry bashed, I have'nt put water to it yet but i'm going to today.

BobC · Jun 29, 2008

Ken, I take it that color is what Akubra calls silverbelly or sand? The color looks different than the one posted here, but maybe it's the light:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=31168&page=2

I have two Akubras now, and I plan to add two more, one of which will be a silverbelly Campdraft, the other a gray Fed. They are, in fact, great hats.

By the way, your hat appears to have a wind trolley. Do they come with one? I don't think I've noticed that before.

Seems I remember that you have a Campdraft, RBH. Care to post some pics of yours here, please?

Rick Blaine · Jun 29, 2008

This is a Stetson Open Road I got some time ago. It was made in OZ by Akubra and is a bit different than a domestic OR, e.g. - slightly wider brim & taller crown. A very nice hat, someday I have to get a Campdraft to compare.

tm3 · Jun 29, 2008

KB great looking hat!

what size compensation did you use for your long oval shape? i'm a measured 61.5 long oval, and am thinking that either 62 or 63 would be the way to go with a campdraft.

MAB1 · Jun 29, 2008

handlebar bart said:
You'd have the nicest hat on the bus[huh]

Now, that's funneh :eusa_clap

The funnier part is how far I'd have to walk to ketch a bus.

Boxerken · Jun 29, 2008

BobC said:
Ken, I take it that color is what Akubra calls silverbelly or sand? The color looks different than the one posted here, but maybe it's the light:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=31168&page=2

I have two Akubras now, and I plan to add two more, one of which will be a silverbelly Campdraft, the other a gray Fed. They are, in fact, great hats.

By the way, your hat appears to have a wind trolley. Do they come with one? I don't think I've noticed that before.

Seems I remember that you have a Campdraft, RBH. Care to post some pics of yours here, please?

Bob, it is a silverbelly which I've never understood why hats are called that beacuse there is nothing silver about them. They are sand in color but never the less nice hats. And yes Campdrafts come with wind trolley's

Boxerken · Jun 29, 2008

tm3 said:
KB great looking hat!

what size compensation did you use for your long oval shape? i'm a measured 61.5 long oval, and am thinking that either 62 or 63 would be the way to go with a campdraft.

I'm between sizes so a 59 (7/38) is what I got. A bit big on me except at the front and back, but with some wear it seems to be fitting better. I'm not an expert on this so some others might want to answer this but I think a 63 would be to big all way around. We need to start a another club, "The curse of the LO"

BobC · Jun 30, 2008

Thanks, Ken. That's a fine looking hat you have there. I hope to be joining that club soon.

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