Introduction and safari advice

[The Red Prince]

Hi there, this is my first post on the lounge. I thought I would introduce myself and ask for my first piece of advice.

I am from Australia and an Akubra lover. I have read a few posts on this forum and have found them to be helpful and well informed. I own an akubra stylemaster in light brown and one in grey. I also own a capricorn. I am interested in getting myself an outdoor safari style hat and therefore here is my question....

Which akubra to get as a safari hat? My ideal would be the khaki riverina but they now only make it in sand. I'm thinking of the coolabah. I like the kokoda but I think it is a bit too cowboy styled for me, a look I would like to avoid. Any advice?

 

[RBH]

Welcome to the Lounge!
Get a Campdraft.

 

[mustangman3000]

I love safari style hats!
The hat on the right is a khaki Akubra Territory with a green puggaree I got from eBay.

 

[The Red Prince]

I really like the look of that Territory with the Puggaree. Does that mean people don't like the Coolabah?

http://www.hatsparadise.com.au/prod12.htm

 

[The Red Prince]

Welcome to the Lounge!
Get a Campdraft.

Thanks! I don't know, the campdraft looks a bit too formal for what I'm going for. It is a nice hat though!

 

[mustangman3000]

The Coolabah is a nice hat and if you like it you should get it! I imagine it would look just as natural in the Serengeti as it would in the outback.

The attraction to the Territory for me was the 4" brim.

 

[The Red Prince]

The Coolabah is a nice hat and if you like it you should get it! I imagine it would look just as natural in the Serengeti as it would in the outback.

The attraction to the Territory for me was the 4" brim.

Great! What do you think of the Riverina or Kokoda. Does anyone know if the Riverina is available in Khaki anywhere?

 

[mustangman3000]

Every hat mentioned here is great and will last you for years to come! The hard part is choosing the one you want.

The only other color I could find the Riverina in is London (very dark) at Hats By The 100.

 

[Ranbro]

Red Prince, you may want to consider a Tableland. I have one in their brownolive color and it makes a great safari style hat.

 

[Duper]

2nd vote for a Tableland. The Brown olive is a great colour.

 

[The Red Prince]

Thanks guys. I ended up getting a Coolabah from Sam at Everything Australian. I am really happy with it, the Crocodile skin is awesome. Luckily his warehouse is about a 10 minute drive from my house so I didn't have to pay for postage : )

 

[mustangman3000]

Be sure to post some pics!

 

[RJR]

I have a Coolabah and am very pleased with it.The Coober Pedy is another you might consider.

 

[makitright]

I love safari style hats!
The hat on the right is a khaki Akubra Territory with a green puggaree I got from eBay.

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I know this is a bit after the fact - but what is the hat on the left - where did you get this one - very very nice!