I'm after a weather-proof brimmed hat for general wear in the wet monsoon (formerly known as "summer"). I'd prefer the ruggedness of waxed cotton to synthetics. Not a stetson-style.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
What brimmed weather-proof (waxed?) hat?
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barbour hats?
like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Barbour-100-G...QQptZMen_s_Accessories_UK?hash=item3caaa68b1d
like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Barbour-100-G...QQptZMen_s_Accessories_UK?hash=item3caaa68b1d
I was thinking of a wider brim than that to give more rain protection to my neck. I'll look at the Barbours though.
there are other styles available, i used to have one and it was brill, went a bit stiff in the cold but never let water through, was brill till i lost it sea fishing 
forestwalker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I have two hats that does this well. One is a waxed cotton hat, the other is an Akubra fur felt hat. The akubra has taken "quite a bit of rain" (i.e. all day downpours) with no real leaks (it does eventually get damp, but it takes a while). The waxed cotton one is actually not much better in the rain, but can be scrunched into a pack if needed.
i've been thinking along similar lines, i'm tempted by the sealskinz bush hat, waterproof and breathable available in green and black. also local to me so thinking support your local business scenario!
I'd prefer Waxed and I've just found one on Ebay for next to nothing, so I've splashed out. I'll see how good it is.
You can scrunch your Akubra too, once you've got it in a good bash it should be soft enough, best to fold it in half lengthways to start, and then you ca roll from there.
Just acquired one and I like it a lot - very scrunchable/ foldable, waterproof and I don't look quite as 'Lord of the Rings' as I do in my woollen Swanndri. I love my Swanndri very much though and don't care if I look a bit Middle-Earth
forestwalker
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I has been abused a bit (my SO sat on it when I had had it for a week or two, and some other "incidents" have occured as well), but I try to be nice to it. I have another aussie origin hat (can't recall the brand, I think it was pretty much a no-brand brand) that is my "bush" hat, and that one I even "refelted" (warm soapy water, a wooden stock, etc) in order to get it to where I wanted it. No worries about scrunching that one...
Go for a Tilley T3 for a wide brim or a T5 for narrower version.
Cotton duck and excellent quality.
Not connected, but a very satisfied customer.
Cotton duck and excellent quality.
Not connected, but a very satisfied customer.
I 'field-tested' my new hat in the town centre earlier.
The wide brim kept the rain out of my neck and out of my eyes, with no obvious leakage. It's a good, hands-free alternative to an umbrella.
Poor photo from Ebay (I removed the feather):
I had to push it on firmly to stop it being caught by the odd gust of wind, but I'll sort something out.
The wide brim kept the rain out of my neck and out of my eyes, with no obvious leakage. It's a good, hands-free alternative to an umbrella.
Poor photo from Ebay (I removed the feather):
I had to push it on firmly to stop it being caught by the odd gust of wind, but I'll sort something out.
Having been out for a few hours in the rain earlier, the new hat kept out the rain, although I suspect that it is not as waxed as it could be at the seams.
Having picked up the hat a while later, it felt damp on the inside although this could be sweat/condensation
Other than Barbour stuff, what sort of wax would be most suitable for a 'waxed cotton hat'? Would the traditional Nikwax be any good or would it leave too much of a residue and spoil the hat?
Having picked up the hat a while later, it felt damp on the inside although this could be sweat/condensation
Other than Barbour stuff, what sort of wax would be most suitable for a 'waxed cotton hat'? Would the traditional Nikwax be any good or would it leave too much of a residue and spoil the hat?
I use a U.S mil Boonie hat that has been waxed with "sno-seal" leather waterproofing wax. I rubbed it on and placed it aside of the frie place until it melted in At first it was a little stiff but it wore in nice and I have been using it for at least a dozen years in it's waxed condition and I have renewed it maybe once. I used teh same technique on the legs of an old set of B.D.Us to make a pair of gaiters.
Thanks Chaps.
I've given the hat a light going-over with original Nikwax (for leather, but it can only be some sort of wax with a solvent...)
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warmed it with a hair dryer and rubbed it. It is now outside 'curing'/losing the smell.
I'll give it another blast with the hair dryer later.
The existing finish didn't melt, so I suspect that it wasn't actually waxed, but maybe sprayed with wax substitute.
The only issue I can foresee is the wax running/smelling whilst wearing it due to the low melting point.
I've given the hat a light going-over with original Nikwax (for leather, but it can only be some sort of wax with a solvent...)
warmed it with a hair dryer and rubbed it. It is now outside 'curing'/losing the smell.
I'll give it another blast with the hair dryer later.
The existing finish didn't melt, so I suspect that it wasn't actually waxed, but maybe sprayed with wax substitute.
The only issue I can foresee is the wax running/smelling whilst wearing it due to the low melting point.
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