I found this thread really helpful when I was deciding whether to buy an Akubra Sombrero, so I thought I would add some of my own pictures to help other indecisive buyers.
I've had my sombrero 4 or 5 years now and it's my favorite hat. I mostly wear it on camping/hiking trips. Is it hotter than...
I have a modern 6x Stetson Tom Mix. To be honest, I'm not overly impressed with the quality. It's stiff and heavy. Even in cool weather I find myself sweating through the felt, which developed sweat stains after only a couple wears. I don't have this problem with my Akubra Sombrero.
I haven't...
When QMS announced an updated version of the oysterman, I figured what the heck. I grabbed one in navy blue.
This second iteration is much better. It features a sturdier cotton crown, and a thinner, more flexible patent leather bill that is more scratch resistant than the old one. It's super...
Hello everyone. This is my first post on the forum.
I have the J Peterman cap, as well as the first and second iterations of Quaker Marine Supply's reintroduced Oysterman.
Since @davidd has done such a wonderful job reviewing the J Peterman version, I'll focus on the QMS hats.
Since I had...
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