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Micropterus
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Originally posted by festus haggen:
This is a very timely thread. I am also looking for a hat for summer, but I wear a size 7 7/8 - 8. Very difficult to find a hat I like in that size.


Problem solved.


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When we had out roof replaced last year, the head worker on the roofing crew had one of those, only the brim was so wide it spanned from shoulder to shoulder, and actually went past each shoulder by a couple inches.

It provided an immense amount of shade. If I were a landscaper, roofer, etc., that's exactly what I'd invest in.


The one I linked to is marketed as a lifeguard's hat. It really works well but I hate having to wear it because it means it's really hot and I'm working outside (probably mowing Mad)



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Way back in the day when we still had horses (4 decades ago), I wore a Milano Larry Mahan western shantung straw hat (similar to this one) which I really liked.

https://www.milanohats.com/ima...2020-cropped-min.pdf

Neither of these are straw, but these days when it is hot and I need to be out it's a Dortman Pacific Solarweave.


Or a simple Jaxon summer ivy cap in any number of colors. Smile


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I have two Sun Body hats and like them. They have several different styles.

https://www.sunbody.com/
 
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Originally posted by RogueJSK:

When we had out roof replaced last year, the head worker on the roofing crew had one of those, only the brim was so wide it spanned from shoulder to shoulder, and actually went past each shoulder by a couple inches.

It provided an immense amount of shade. If I were a landscaper, roofer, etc., that's exactly what I'd invest in.

Kinda like this, only a good foot wider:



Like this?



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Since Cinco De Mayo is over, these are on clearance at party stores.



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All righty then. I went with this Sunbody choice. Can’t wait to get it!

https://www.sunbody.com/index....tear-drop-4-brim.cfm



 
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Nice to see no one started a Straw Hat argument...



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I rock a Stetson 8x. Quite happy with it.

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I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.
 
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I am going to try this one. $57 free shipping.

https://www.villagehatshop.com...product/451139-88304



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You can't go wrong with the Boater,


since nobody here knows what shape your head is , you might as well be asking what kind of ice creme to buy




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Tilley for me.

The only issue with Tilley is that the color does not match my 5.11 fabric colors.

Excellent customer service.

Washable. When I sweat into the fabric, I just hose it down and hang it to dry.


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Damn this thread and SF for inspirational buying! LOL

This one is speaking to me although I haven't pulled the trigger yet.


https://www.villagehatshop.com...traw-aussie-hat.html


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