older southern guy approves 100%, I have several very similar from Tilley Hats in Canada, been all over the world protecting my noggin. you can fold up, stuff in a backpack and pull out and pop; ready for action! good choice!
Posts: 228 | Location: NC | Registered: February 21, 2015
At 40, you are in the age range to give zero Fs about what others think. And that disregard will only increase as you get older. I have the version with the back brim long enough to cover down the back of the neck.
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Posts: 897 | Location: Northern VA | Registered: July 16, 2005
Henschel makes a great hat, and that will keep you much cooler than a solid crown would. I wear straw cowboy hats here on the farm. Resistol Denison full crown in winter, Resistol Denison open weave crown in summer. The open makes a BIG difference.
The trick now is, at only 25 bucks for a Henschel, which is a STEAL, buy one for each of the kids, and dare them to wear it. Two of my three adopted open weave crown straw cowboy hats after I bought them for them.
I'd love to have a proper felt cowboy hat, but it really is never cool enough here to enjoy one.
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Just took a look, they are available on their website as well...
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Posts: 1577 | Location: Hartford, AL | Registered: April 05, 2007
I’ve been thinking lately that I need something like this, actually. One of the guys in my shooting group has a Flectarn wizard hat and another one just got a super wide brim Multicam boonie that pins up into a tricorn. Why? Because we live approximately fifty yards from the surface of the sun and fashion takes a backseat to functionality, but we’re old enough that hats can be dopey and fun. I was looking around for a sombrero in camouflage just to complete the bizarre trifecta, but for now, I settled on a flat cap in DCU. Should have it next week. Still need something with a wide brim.
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Originally posted by RobLew: At 40, you are in the age range to give zero Fs about what others think. And that disregard will only increase as you get older.
^^^Right here.
The practicality & utility of that hat by far make up for any perceived lack of fashion. It's not as if you're wearing something a clown or Captain Morgan would wear. It doesn't look out of place nor draw negative attention.
I also agree that when travelling abroad, I would avoid wearing anything that advertises I'm a tourist, much less one from USA.This message has been edited. Last edited by: iron chef,
Posts: 3508 | Location: Texas | Registered: June 17, 2003
I have a hat just like it. Covered top to protect my bald spot, vented for air, and a brim to protect face an neck from sun. I have two and where them for yard work or some kind of hiking. I will wear torn up ratty clothes doing yard work and quick run to the store to get something I need and my wife can’t believe I am going out in public like that. I could care less what people think. I am not out to impress anyone. Only picture I could find was hiking in Hawaii.
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Posts: 9354 | Location: The Lone Star State | Registered: July 07, 2008
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Posts: 18165 | Location: New Mexico | Registered: October 14, 2005
Hey, not only the hat, but I had those same shoes, too! Hiked and ran hundreds, maybe thousands of miles in the three or four pairs that I owned. I was pissed when they stopped making them. There might be some kind of subconscious Sigforum uniform thing going on here...
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