Akubra Overload

[StoryPNW]

Fern is my absolute favorite color in the Akubra line-up. I've been eyeing those fern Banjo Patersons at the Hattery for a while, and would have pulled the trigger had they had my size. I think it's a very special, limited-edition for the Banjos and I really hope that they do a restock at some point. I'm thinking a Banjo Paterson is my next purchase.

I already have a Banjo in Graphite, I love the style and the Fern color was too good to pass up.

 

[Marcus G]

I scored a vintage Snowy River for $43 USD last month. It has the gold-key, size tag and I guess it's about 25 years old. It came curled up quite a bit on the sides, so I've now learned to steam hats over a kettle! That was a first. I flattened it out some, and prefer this look. Also raised the crown so it didn't touch the top of my head, and curled the back and front down more. Then I shrunk the sweatband a bit by wetting it with cold water. The plan is to use it as a beater for my daily walks. It's my 3rd Akubra and joins my Traveller and Stylemaster. Here's a before and after.

 

[rogueclimber]

I splurged today and ordered a new Akubra from the Hattery. They had a limited edition Fern colored Banjo Paterson that I have had my eye on for a while. I ordered the last size 60 today, I checked after I ordered and it said 60 was out of stock now. Looking forward to this one.
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You inspired my choice of hats today!

 

[StoryPNW]

You inspired my choice of hats today!

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Very nice! Looking forward to getting mine.

 

[Marcus G]

You inspired my choice of hats today!

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Awesome looking hat and looks great on you! Did you get the size 56?

 

[rogueclimber]

Did you get the size 56?

I got a 58 back in June

 

[Rollin Rains]

This is an Akubra Drover I purchased in 1991. I bought it new, open crowned. I put the peak on it as well as all of the miles. It has survived rain, snow, hail, the high-altitude sun of New Mexico's mountains, as well as many untimely dismount's from horses. The Imperial rabbit fur felt is as crisp as the day I bought it!
I can't speak to the quality of today's Akubras as I don't own one, but as for the oldies, I can give them my personal gaurantee - you will likely have a trusted friend for life.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I put the peak on it

I put a Montana Peak in a Stetson.

 

[Rollin Rains]

I put a Montana Peak in a Stetson.

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I put a Montana Peak in a Stetson.

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Wow! What a beauty!
I've always had a soft spot for the Montana Peak. As a kid, I read an article in National Geographic about C.M. Russell and that was all it took for me to get the bug.

 

[Marcus G]

This is an Akubra Drover I purchased in 1991. I bought it new, open crowned. I put the peak on it as well as all of the miles. It has survived rain, snow, hail, the high-altitude sun of New Mexico's mountains, as well as many untimely dismount's from horses. The Imperial rabbit fur felt is as crisp as the day I bought it!
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Do you use the neck strap much??

 

[Rollin Rains]

It's been many, many years since I've worn the hat in an actual working situation, but back when I did, it was nice having the cord. It always came in handy when the weather started changing quickly.

 

[Marcus G]

It's been many, many years since I've worn the hat in an actual working situation, but back when I did, it was nice having the cord. It always came in handy when the weather started changing quickly.

Thanks. Yeah, I thought so given the conditions that you mentioned. I've always had cords on my hiking hats, but they were made from synthetic materials. Now that I've gone to fur felt, I'm trying to decide whether of not to but a cord on my hat. For what I call my city hats like my Stylemaster, I'm not considering it. Just for the ones I use for mountain hikes and boat trips that have wider brims.

 

[Rollin Rains]

Thanks. Yeah, I thought so given the conditions that you mentioned. I've always had cords on my hiking hats, but they were made from synthetic materials. Now that I've gone to fur felt, I'm trying to decide whether of not to but a cord on my hat. For what I call my city hats like my Stylemaster, I'm not considering it. Just for the ones I use for mountain hikes and boat trips that have wider brims.

For sure. And I can really see how it would come in handy on a boat. I don't know if they are still made this way, but back in the day, many of the Akubra models had a built in slot for a cord.

 

[Rollin Rains]