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What's the Right Hat for fishing?
I wear my fawn Akubra Camp Draft every time I fish, which is almost always with the long rod. Basically an Australian copy of the previously-mentioned Open Road. Highly recommended. Jedidiah -
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Recommend hat shop for brim trim and rebinding?
Looking to have one of my Camp Drafts brims trimmed 3/8 inch or so and the brim rebound. Anyone recommend a good shop for this? Thanks Jed -
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Rank relative quality of vintage lids?
I would like to start collecting some vintage hats and have only handled a few in person. As I am becoming more familiar with vintage hat companies and brands, I would like some input on your opinions of relative quality of the vintage hat makes. Main factors being quality/durability of felt... -
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Anyone ever put a wider ribbon on a Camp Draft?
Now that's a good-looking fedora! I'm really thinking of a grey Camp Draft with a black wider ribbon. Input from the fellas? Jedidiah -
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Anyone ever put a wider ribbon on a Camp Draft?
Darn nice lids, fellas. Now how should I go about getting a wide ribbon on a Camp Draft? Did jazzncocktails do it himself or send it off? I want it to look nice so is DIY an option or just suck it up and send it to a hatter? If sending it off, any recommendations who to use? GTDean, I will... -
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Anyone ever put a wider ribbon on a Camp Draft?
I am looking to add a grey hat to my collection. I love my 2 Camp Drafts and am considering a Mid Grey but swapping out for a wider ribbon and maybe a 1/4 to 3/8 in. trim of the brim. Any pics? GTDean, I would like to see your Mid Grey CD in person sometime. Thanks Jed -
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Cutting and rebinding brim on Camp Draft?
Thinking of having one of my Camp Drafts brim cut down and wondered if anyone could recommend someone to rebind the edge? Can they reuse the original ribbon? I would like it to match the original if not. Will Akubra sell some extra ribbon? Anyone have any pics of a trimmed Camp Draft? Thanks Jed -
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Akubra Territory goes hunting in Wyoming
Those are some great pics! I just got back from a mule deer hunt in southwest Wyoming. It was my first western hunting trip. Curious what part of Wyoming you were in? We were south of Afton. Thanks Jed -
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How to clean oily spots on Campdraft?
Thanks for the tips. And yes, Deputy Swoopy, you are right, it has been too long. Thanks, Jed -
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How to clean oily spots on Campdraft?
Took my ol' reliable Camp Draft on a hunting trip recently and somehow got a bit of an oily spatter on it and just wondering what would be the best way to clean it? Spots are small but there are several of them. Any help appreciated. Thanks Jedidiah -
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Changing Akubra liner?
Thanks for the replies, fellas. The folks at Hatsdirect recommended a fabric craft glue but I didn't want anything to leak or soak through the felt. Thanks, Jed -
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Changing Akubra liner?
That would make sense but I wouldn't be on this site if I weren't just a little fanatical about my ol' hats. Anyone with any experience? Any idea what Mr. Fawcett or Optimo use? Thanks, Jed -
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Changing Akubra liner?
Just got my second Akubra Campdraft and would like to change out the liner. Both hats are fawn (to guard against them stopping making my all-time favorite hat!) but my second one has a white liner and I like to gold one in my first hat alot better. Bought it from hatsdirect and am wondering if... -
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Sanding Akubra felt a la Indycop?
Carlisle, I'm thinking you're right. Just gonna love it like it is. -
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Sanding Akubra felt a la Indycop?
Thanks for all the info, boys. Carter, that is good info as I really love this hat and don't want to screw it up by splitting fine hairs. I may just leave her as is and enjoy the softer side of life:p -
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Sanding Akubra felt a la Indycop?
I love my new Camp Draft but it is a hair fuzzy ( pun intended) and read where Indycop routinely sandpapers his Akubras some. How much does this change the fuzziness? What direction to sand? What grit? Potential for screw-up? Thanks, Jed -
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Stetson "Nostalgia"? (now with pics)
That and the dye coming off when it gets wet! What the ...? Don't they remember how they made them 50 yrs ago? Just do it that way again! I don't hear much complaining about the Feds. -
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Stetson "Nostalgia"? (now with pics)
What is the general feel of the new Stetson Nostalgia vs the current Akubras? I have a fawn Camp Draft and really like it, especially for the price! How bout a head to head ;) comparison? Thanks Jed -
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What's your favorite Blugrass band?
Y'all need some of the southern influence. Try some IIIrd Tyme Out as they have been IBMA group of the year multiple times. Talk about a live concert experience! Also give Mountain Heart a listen. I have to agree on Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, too. Ricky Skaggs is the current cornerstone...
