The "Expedition hat" thread

[stevenmd]

Nothing beats a good ol' skull cap aka beanie.

 

[Jonathan Hanson]

Wow, this place is starting to look like The Fedora Lounge:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com

But, as to "safari hats" referenced in the first post:

AKUBRA!

 

[targa88]

Tilley T3
Akubra Stockman

 

[whatcharterboat]

SAR Squid79 wrote

And - FOR YEARS & YEARS - I've been lusting after a real genuine Aussie Slouch Hat, but I haven't decided to pony up the $150 for it yet. If I ever get one, that will become my standard "Expedition Hat".

Sar Squid79, This may seem trivial but when you're looking for a GENUINE slouch hat, it's all in the puggeree (cloth band). See how the one Christopher George is wearing has a V at the front and the one in your link doesn't. Well the Rat Patrol props department got it right. Also the puggeree should have 8 pleats on it. One for every State in Oz. Most cheapies only have 4 pleats. Splitting hairs , I know but a genuine, military badged slouch with chin strap and 8 pleat puggeree is around $190Aud ($125US) here new and the cheaper 4 pleat slouches are around the $110 or $120 Aud ($75USD) mark . So they aren't cheap. Two companies make 'em Akubra and Statesman (used to be Drizabone). You can usually pick them up at the Army disposal shops here if you know someone coming over.

Wish I'd kept mine.

 

[whatcharterboat]

What they should be like. Definitely a lot of history there.

 

[Pskhaat]

 

[timmy!!!!!!!]

I usually rock out the kavu visor, mtn. hardwear hat or the MK hat but this is awfully tempting http://www.kavu.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=92&idproduct=161.

 

[762X39]

I am on my 3rd Tilly, can't say enough good things about them.

 

[haven]

Cast another vote for the Tilley. Mine is about 15 years old, and still going strong. I've worn my Tilley at Point Barrow, Ushuaia, and lots of places in between. It's truly an all-season, all purpose hat. I do wear something warmer when the temps get below freezing.

My hat is one of the large brim, all-cotton models. The Tilley Hat was originally designed for sailing, so they stand up to hours of soaking rain. I have not felt the need to try the newer cotton blend designs or the ones with the extra ventilation.

The strap that holds the hat on your head from the back of your skull as well as under the chin is an under-appreciated feature. The strap really does work, even in Patagonian gales.

Chip Haven

 

[DiploStrat]

What to wear when ...

-- It is really sandy, and,
-- There are lots of flies!

(Jordanian Army Issue from the '50's)

 

[UK4X4]

Another vote for tilly, love the straps, you can ausie it and tie up both sides
use as a chip strap, or hang on your back when not required.

 

[DaveM]

Don't be silly, get a Tilley!

 

[ExpoMike]

My favorite hat is my gardner hat from Ace hardware

Yeh, but everytime I see you in one of those, I keep thinking you should have a rake in your hand and working in my yard... :snorkel:

 

[Colorado David]

Don't be silly, get a Tilley!

I want to see more pictures of the lapstrake boat. Did you build it yourself?

 

[DaveM]

I want to see more pictures of the lapstrake boat. Did you build it yourself?

thats Olallie, I finished her last year and am dying to get back on the water this season! Flickr albums are linked below. do you have the wooden boat "illness" as well?

launch album
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37327498@N00/sets/72157606422267083/

build album
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37327498@N00/sets/72157604711551195/