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Akubra Campdraft

Preacher Man

A-List Customer
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327
Location
South Central Kentucky, USA
I was sure hoping Akubra would do this, but if they can't, they can't! I know we could have gotten a good number to order due to the initial interest. Maybe it'll work later! Mike thank you for running with it! We all appreciate that!
 

MCrider

A-List Customer
Messages
360
Location
hills of West Virginia
I heard back from Sam at EA this morning. Akubra has declined to make a modified version of the Campdraft. He offers his apologies at not being able to persuade Akubra, but they were steadfast.

Well, I guess I need to to start looking for a different hat now. I was saving my hat money for a chance on this, but if they declined it, then I guess I can start looking for something else. A premier version of the Whippet anyone?
 

Fed in a Fedora

Practically Family
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739
Location
Dixie, USA
If at some point someone can prevail upon Akubra to make a CD in Bran, I will join the order.

Barring that, it might be time to look at Stetson's Premiere Stratoliner in Cornhill color to fill my desire for a hat in that color range. You know that Whippet idea might work as well - should look really sharp.

Point is that if Akubra does not want the business, I am sure that we can find someone to take our money and fill the void.

Fed
 

rclark

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,271
Location
Central Texas
Thanks for all of the info on the Campdraft in this forum. It convinced me to order a silverbelly heritage grade from Hatsdirect. Great hat and great customer service. I recveived my new hat Friday and have spent the weekend creasing and tweaking. I really like this hat!
 
Messages
11,912
Location
Southern California
Thanks for all of the info on the Campdraft in this forum. It convinced me to order a silverbelly heritage grade from Hatsdirect. Great hat and great customer service. I recveived my new hat Friday and have spent the weekend creasing and tweaking. I really like this hat!
I've already posted this in the "Post New Hats Here!" thread, but that's a nice crease, and I think the proportions of the Campdraft suit you very well!

For whatever reason, I've been wearing my Silverbelly Campdraft quite often lately (perhaps in anticipation of the Taupe Fawn Campdraft I ordered that should hopefully arrive in April) and I've grown to like it a lot.
 

rclark

Call Me a Cab
Messages
2,271
Location
Central Texas
Very nice hats! I love the BGCD and the Fed IV! I think the Fed IV is next on my list. BTW - nice "Come and Take It" flag in the background. That flag flies in front of my house about 1/2 the year.
 
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Location
DnD Ranch, Cherokee County, GA
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I look forward to Mr. Dean's review of the Traveller. I have one in sand. I trimmed the brim on that one as well to remove the welt edge and wire inside that helps the brim retain its shape.
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I have had the Traveller for a week or so now, trimmed the brim down to 2 5/8". I really LIKE the Bran color, reminds me of the Natural color of my Stetson Road Master.
The felt has a different hand for sure & the crown is a tad low but serviceable. I'll be putting it thru a Christy's Tube trial soon & post results. I have rolled it a couple of times like the tube needs & it pops back into shape readily. Photos to come as well. Sorry but weather around here has had me busy...
 

Blackthorn

I'll Lock Up
Messages
4,513
Location
Oroville
I have had the Traveller for a week or so now, trimmed the brim down to 2 5/8". I really LIKE the Bran color, reminds me of the Natural color of my Stetson Road Master.
The felt has a different hand for sure & the crown is a tad low but serviceable. I'll be putting it thru a Christy's Tube trial soon & post results. I have rolled it a couple of times like the tube needs & it pops back into shape readily. Photos to come as well. Sorry but weather around here has had me busy...

I look forward to those test results.
 

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