Akubra Campdraft

[Neophyte]

This may have been asked and answered, if so, sorry ...

But, has anyone determined if Johnny Depp is actually wearing a Campdraft in the many pictures of him in a wide-brimmed, brown fedora with a narrow ribbon and a bound edge?

Or, is it a vintage hat that just looks life a CD?

Just wondering.

Sam

Being that the Campdraft is an Open Road clone, I'd venture to say that it's much, much more likely that the hat is an OR, if even that.

 

[jlee562]

This may have been asked and answered, if so, sorry ...

But, has anyone determined if Johnny Depp is actually wearing a Campdraft in the many pictures of him in a wide-brimmed, brown fedora with a narrow ribbon and a bound edge?

Or, is it a vintage hat that just looks life a CD?

Just wondering.

Sam

If I were a betting man I'd say it's a vintage hat rather than a new Akubra.

 

[danofarlington]

If I were a betting man I'd say it's a vintage hat rather than a new Akubra.

Maybe a vintage Alessandria. But if the Campdraft makes or made the same color, I would be hard pressed to distinguish them from the outside.

 

[gtdean48]

Maybe a vintage Alessandria. But if the Campdraft makes or made the same color, I would be hard pressed to distinguish them from the outside.

Vintage Borso....

 

[RBH]

Vintage Borso....

Yep......

 

[Harry Gooch]

Maybe a vintage Alessandria. But if the Campdraft makes or made the same color, I would be hard pressed to distinguish them from the outside.

Mr. Depp has a unique style. Love the way he bashes his hats, but need a bit more attitude for myself before I try it on my CD.

Gooch.

 

[gtdean48]

Mr. Depp has a unique style. Love the way he bashes his hats, but need a bit more attitude for myself before I try it on my CD.

Gooch.

That felt of a vintage Borso like Jump Street Johnny is wearing allows for some "pinache to the bash" that a Campdraft just can't...

 

[Neophyte]

That felt of a vintage Borso like Jump Street Johnny is wearing allows for some "pinache to the bash" that a Campdraft just can't...

:arated:

Sad, but true.

 

[Yeps]

That felt of a vintage Borso like Jump Street Johnny is wearing allows for some "pinache to the bash" that a Campdraft just can't...

I bet after twenty years of pretty hard wear, a campdraft will get some panache. I am amazed though, at how different those Alessandrias look from Open Roads, even when the proportions are so alike.

And that brown one is a confirmed Borso. There is an interview in which he said that floating around somewhere. His silverbelly hat is still up to debate though.

 

[Jim2903]

Some good news to jump-start this thread: received word that my silverbelly CD shipped yesterday from AustralianGear.com ... ought to have it just after New Year's ...

 

[T Rick]

WooHoo! Let the bashing begin . Mailman (Mail woman actually) just dropped a package from Oz on my doorstep. Bluegrass Green Camp Draft in size 57 is here. Fits fine, a wee bit loose, but not bad and I'm sure it will be fine after just a bit of moisture. Speaking of, where'd I put that spray bottle...?

I was really curious about the color, as in all the pics I'd seen here, it barely looked green at all, more a steel blue or gray on my monitor. I know green can be a difficult color to capture, and I now have evidence. It is most assuredly green! (Love that ). Don't think it'll clash at all with the olive London Fog trench coat I just picked up either. I'm a happy "Camper".

Pics to follow, of course.

 

[Jedwbpm]

Sure all you small head people get all the luck. I have to Waite until the end of next month to get mine.

Jeff

 

[T Rick]

Sure all you small head people get all the luck. I have to Waite until the end of next month to get mine.

Jeff

Aw, don't think of us as "small headed". Just think of us of having the proclivity to fit into the more abundant hat sizes (or better yet, think of us as that many fewer competitors for the vintage hats that are available in your size ).

Hope yours gets to you early. And if it's any further consolation, I now want this in other colors. 3 month wait at EA, or pay way more elsewhere. If they have it. Hmm....

 

[Neophyte]

Sure all you small head people get all the luck. I have to Waite until the end of next month to get mine.

Jeff

I know how you feel . I haven't purchased a new hat in almost 2.5 months!

 

[T Rick]

Okay, the Camp Draft is here, unpacked, wetted, bashed and dried. I've learned a few things. First, it's two words (at least on my hat).

Open crown, they're a rather imposing looking hat!

I sprayed it down with distilled water, and went to work. Ten minutes later, this was the result...

After it dried, I realized I'd gotten it off center (rotated), so I'll have to do it again. Will do tomorrow, for now I just thought I'd enjoy the hat. BTW, it was just a tad big, but I put it on with my hair wet from the shower, and it conformed in no time. Nice, soft pliable felt and a great looking hat.

 

[Jedwbpm]

Great Pics thank you for showing them. Keep em coming and wear it in good health.

Jeff

 

[hatophile]

Looks good so far, T Rick.

 

[Jim2903]

Nice job, T Rick. Almost thought that was the silverbelly -- the BG looked so much darker in other photos posted here. Can't wait for my silverbelly to arrive; should be here shortly after New Year's.

 

[DanielJones]

Nice work T Rick. I'm liking that green more and more.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Crazy Legs]

Rick T, you did an excellent job of bashing that hat. It looks great!