Bush Hat

[Pandabean]

I was looking at getting a bush hat and noticed a couple makes on Amazon.

I was wondering if anyone knew about them and what they are like?
Anyone use them?

Its the Wombat Outback hat and the Bharma Squashy Bush Hat. I don't see much difference other than the price.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Full-Grain-Leather-Foldaway-Bush/dp/B001614NPU/ref=pd_sim_ap_1

 

[blacktimberwolf]

Don't know the wombat brand but Barmah is one of the leading manufacturers of aussie leather hats.....many members on this forum use them, good quality leathers are used. (check out their website) I find their brims a little too narrow & the crowns too low for my needs...One word of caution,like most aussie leather hats they are on the small side so it would be advisable to buy the next size up from your usual hat size.

 

[johnboy]

What's a 'bush hat' ?? Is it specifically that style of leather wide brimmed hat??

 

[blacktimberwolf]

What's a 'bush hat' ?? Is it specifically that style of leather wide brimmed hat??

No not really...a bush hat is just a brimmed hat that offers some sun protection in the 'bush'....beanies & canvas/ oilskin hats could be included in the term too as can many felt hats...

 

[johnboy]

No not really...a bush hat is just a brimmed hat that offers some sun protection in the 'bush'....beanies & canvas/ oilskin hats could be included in the term too as can many felt hats...

What about caps??

 

[blacktimberwolf]

What about caps??

Haha !.......they don't offer enough shade to be classed as bush hats.

 

[johnboy]

So if I wear a cap in the 'bush' I'm doing something wrong????

 

[British Red]

Is it a baseball cap?

If so the answer is yes - wherever you wear it

 

[blacktimberwolf]

So if I wear a cap in the 'bush' I'm doing something wrong????

As someone who doesn't like caps I'd say yes , but in fact you just ain't wearing a bush hat that's all.

 

[johnboy]

But if your wearing a hat in the 'bush' (as opposed to Northern European woodland) then by definition it's a bush hat isn't it??

 

[johnboy]

Is it a baseball cap?

If so the answer is yes - wherever you wear it

even playing baseball??

 

[British Red]

Provided you play in full uniform in North America you may have an exemption

 

[blacktimberwolf]

But if your wearing a hat in the 'bush' (as opposed to northern European woodland) then by definition it's a bush hat isn't it??

Certainly ain't, ....It's defined by it's shape, utility & intended purpose & not it's location..........wearing a pyjama top in the bush doesn't make it a bush shirt.

 

[johnboy]

What about soft ball with the kids down the park?? Or fishing for snapper off of the alderman islands?? Acceptable then??

 

[johnboy]

Certainly ain't, ....It's defined by it's shape, utility & intended purpose & not it's location..........wearing a pyjama top in the bush doesn't make it a bush shirt.

So a cap cannot be a bush hat?? Well that amazes me. If I take your logic then say a rucksack intended for infantry patrolling in the green zone in Helmand cannot be really classified as a bushcraft rucksack?? Is that reasonable comment?

Could it be that 'bush hat' is a moniker that in reality could cover a wide variety of hat and even include caps, base ball style or not.....

 

[blacktimberwolf]

So a cap cannot be a bush hat?? Well that amazes me. If I take your logic then say a rucksack intended for infantry patrolling in the green zone in Helmand cannot be really classified as a bushcraft rucksack?? Is that reasonable comment?

Could it be that 'bush hat' is a moniker that in reality could cover a wide variety of hat and even include caps, base ball style or not.....

That's right...a military rucksack is just that & not a bushcraft bag but it can be used for bushcraft.....just like a cap is a naff piece of headwear that you can wear in the bush but it's not a bush hat.....

 

[johnboy]

just like a cap is a naff piece of headwear that you can wear in the bush but it's not a bush hat.....

In your opinion.....

When I'm out in the bush I see folks in all sorts of bush hats, caps, beanies, wide brimmed cotton hats etc...

 

[British Red]

What about soft ball with the kids down the park?? Or fishing for snapper off of the alderman islands?? Acceptable then??

No...and No

When fishing a tweed trilby adorned with flies is de rigeur (even if coarse fishing)

For anything with the kids, I understand the temptation to dress as embarassingly as possible...but I suggest something that makes you look a little less stupid

Perhaps this?

 

[santaman2000]

Certainly ain't, ....It's defined by it's shape, utility & intended purpose & not it's location..........wearing a pyjama top in the bush doesn't make it a bush shirt.

I understrand your point but The Viet Cong might disagree about the pajama thing.

 

[Man of Tanith]

so can i wear my tweed cap when out in the woods?
i have a barmah bush hat in leather, good hat but not practical for woods wandering i find i walk into branches i couldnt see for the brim