The Great Outdoors...{hat wise}

[RBH]

I have tried to find a recent photo of a Loungers custom made hat.
I had no luck.
I cant remember the Hatter or member. But I think the hat was based on an old hat that the Lounger had. I believe it to be a Stetson, a Bear Creek, Moose River or Three Forks.
That said, I believe that a thread with our 'outdoors' style hats would be beneficial.
So I open up the field with two of mine.

First my custom Buckaroo Hatters 'Outdoorsman'.

Next up, an old Beaver Brand fedora that has been on many a trail!!

 

[Duck]

I have tried to find a recent photo of a Loungers custom made hat.
I had no luck.
I cant remember the Hatter or member. But I think the hat was based on an old hat that the Lounger had. I believe it to be a Stetson, a Bear Creek, Moose River or Three Forks.
That said, I believe that a thread with our 'outdoors' style hats would be beneficial.
So I open up the field with two of mine.

First my custom Buckaroo Hatters 'Outdoorsman'.

Next up, an old Beaver Brand fedora that has been on many a trail!!

Great idea for a thread!!

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[RJR]

I have tried to find a recent photo of a Loungers custom made hat.
I had no luck.
I cant remember the Hatter or member. But I think the hat was based on an old hat that the Lounger had. I believe it to be a Stetson, a Bear Creek, Moose River or Three Forks.
That said, I believe that a thread with our 'outdoors' style hats would be beneficial.
So I open up the field with two of mine.

First my custom Buckaroo Hatters 'Outdoorsman'.

Next up, an old Beaver Brand fedora that has been on many a trail!!

Good move.

 

[RJR]

This Banjo has seen a lot of miles.

 

[RBH]

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This Banjo has seen a lot of miles.

NICE!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

A Gannon Wanderer (modern fedora style inspired by the vtg.Stetson Wanderer) did duty snowblowing this morning.

Best, Eric -

 

[RJR]

Morning snow in a blue O'Farrell.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

From the two snows we had this season.

Dec 24th

Jan 14th

 

[glider]

Nice beaded hat band, did you add that ?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Nice beaded hat band, did you add that ?

Yes.

 

[Zombie_61]

My submission probably isn't strictly what RBH had in mind when he started this thread, but more than simply being an "outdoors" style these hats were originally made for the specific purpose of being worn outdoors to protect the wearers from the elements. So from the low-budget end of the spectrum, the original Real Deal Brazil tarp hat. Made from recycled cotton canvas truck tarps that have outlived their purpose on Brazilian roads, their somewhat ragged appearance is intentional and the weathering is not only genuine, but makes each hat somewhat unique.

Wire in the brim (also recycled from truck tires) helps to hold it's shape, but they're shipped with flat brims so you can shape it to your preference (within reason, of course). I do wish the crown was a little taller because my head barely fits, but it's a lightweight and comfortable hat even in summer heat and humidity. The one drawback is that they don't float, so if you're near a large body of water or on a boat and the wind blows it into the water, it'll sink like a rock (adjustable leather wind/chin strap sold separately). It's also not particularly stylish unless you like the "beater" look, but it's a great casual knockaround hat that can be worn while gardening, accompanying the wife to the County Fair, or horseback riding through the Alaskan wilderness as I did in 2011.

 

[RJR]

Peters Brothers S O been through 2 gas baths to clean it up after trips.

 

[gtdean48]

Paddling thru the Swamp in a hat I gave to Rusty...

 

[gtdean48]

My old bush-hogging Open Road that took a trip under the mower due to a low limb...

 

[Zombie_61]

My old bush-hogging Open Road that took a trip under the mower due to a low limb...

Are those surface scars, or full-thickness gashes that have been sewn closed? Either way, I like it--it gives the hat some very unique character!

 

[RBH]

Paddling thru the Swamp in a hat I gave to Rusty...

And it still gets a little head time!

 

[T Jones]

My official grab and go work hat. I reworked this 4X OR specifically for that purpose. It's already seen some yard work.

 

[gtdean48]

Are those surface scars, or full-thickness gashes that have been sewn closed? Either way, I like it--it gives the hat some very unique character!

Full-thickness gashes that I hand-stitched closed = FrankenStetson....a character for true...

 

[Zombie_61]

Full-thickness gashes that I hand-stitched closed = FrankenStetson....a character for true...

Nice work! It's a survivor, that's certain. It might not be suitable for formal occasions, but good anywhere else and you have a good story to tell!