Akubra Campdraft

[Grizzly Adams]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the standard brim width on a Campdraft, and is moonstone a darker grey than glen grey? I have looked at both, and on my monitor they look the same![huh]

 

[Hat Girl]

Campdraft Brim Width

Hi ,
Brim Width of Campdraft is 73mm, with a bound edge.

 

[Florida_Marlin]

Heritage moonstone in the store? Wow, the sounds great. Looking forward to hearing the details.

 

[Florida_Marlin]

Forgive my ignorance, but what is the standard brim width on a Campdraft, and is moonstone a darker grey than glen grey? I have looked at both, and on my monitor they look the same![huh]

I have a glen grey camp draft and a moonstone squatter. The moonstone is lighter then glen gray. I've seen some comparison pics here on the lounge in the Akubra threads.

 

[Florida_Marlin]

Pg 217 of this thread has a gg cd and a ms squatter side by side

 

[DJH]

Thanks F_M, I was wondering how these compared. Here's the pic from that page:

Glen Grey (L), Moonstone (R)...

Of the two, I personally prefer the Moonstone.

 

[gtdean48]

Hi ,
Brim Width of Campdraft is 73mm, with a bound edge.

Right, standard brim is 2 7/8" & we're looking to drop down 1/4" to 2 5/8" which is subtle but significant based on what Rusty's trim job looks like.

 

[RBH]

Right, standard brim is 2 7/8" & we're looking to drop down 1/4" to 2 5/8" which is subtle but significant based on what Rusty's trim job looks like.

Here is a side by side as Tom noted.

 

[DJH]

So size does matter, eh??

I like the look with slightly less brim.

 

[Hoyt Clagwell]

Now is it just me or does the guy on the right look a lot freindlier than the guy on the left?

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Now is it just me or does the guy on the right look a lot freindlier than the guy on the left?

Friendly = happier........

Slap me upside the head - if the above rings true, then I understand why those young hipsters look insanely happy (friendly) in their stingy hats. Eric -

 

[Duper]

Now is it just me or does the guy on the right look a lot freindlier than the guy on the left?

Less brim = less grim!

Just kidding,,,but why take a chance,,,head on over to the new Moonstone Camp Draft thread and sign-up for a special 2 5/8th brim. More recruits required. Do not hesitate. Operators are standing by.

 

[ronl]

Here is image of new Deluxe Campdraft as promised, is available from hatsdirect web site

 

[gtdean48]

Here is image of new Deluxe Campdraft as promised, is available from hatsdirect web site
...

Looks to be the most expensive Akubra model listed on the site.
Guess the edge binding puts it over the Deluxe Fed IV....

 

[Erehwon]

Really loved to have that hat with a smaller brim.. hopefully 30 gents sign up in the other thread.

 

[mando]

I have the heritage campdraft that I bought because of all the praise about it. The problem I have is that I do not know what the hell to do with this hat because the crown is so high. How do you bash this thing so it even begins to look right. I needs some help! :eusa_doh:

 

[mando]

I have the heritage cd that I bought because of all the praise about it. The problem I have is I do not know what the hell to do with the high crown. How do you bash it so tit even begins to look right. :eusa_doh:

 

[casechopper]

If low crowned is what you want you could try a deep teardrop crease or even a telescope/porkpie style crease. These would both lower the crown profile.

Another option would be to sell it in the classifieds or on ebay and buy a lower crowned hat if that's more your style.

 

[gtdean48]

I have the heritage campdraft that I bought because of all the praise about it. The problem I have is that I do not know what the hell to do with this hat because the crown is so high. How do you bash this thing so it even begins to look right. I needs some help! :eusa_doh:

The crown of a Campdraft is the original size of the early Open Roads & then some. I think original ORs were 5 1/2" where CDs are 5 5/8" to 5 3/4". These take a deep teardrop or diamond to get that vintage "tugboat" style crease with about 4 1/2" crown at the front pinch. Look for the Teardrop Workshop thread. I went with the JtL Arrowhead crease on mine...

 

[mando]

Thanks Gtdean, I'm going to give this a try. I got the hat last jan. and kind of thru it aside. I've been wearing the squatter which I love, and this past summer the akuber capricorn & stetson milan. Now that cold weather is back, I went back to the CD and was kind of in shock. I did give it a quick dry bash in a low teardrop last night and it look pretty good. I think I just have to get used to the higher crown over the squatter. Thanks so much.