Hats on safari

[samson7x]

I know Rands comes to DSC. Do they sell hats there or just take orders? Assuming I liked a style there, would they be able to fit it to me? I have a goofy shaped head I guess, and generic hats don’t fit me well.

 

[maxtheflyinghorse]

Not elephant, but Africa: I am partial to baseball style caps myself, and so much the better if they say Africa Hunting.

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Hello Terry mate how you been ?

 

[Tanks]

I know Rands comes to DSC. Do they sell hats there or just take orders? Assuming I liked a style there, would they be able to fit it to me? I have a goofy shaped head I guess, and generic hats don’t fit me well.

They take orders only. They take measurements of your head and make a custom hat for you, so a goofy shaped head would be no problem. I like their hats, so I have multiples for different occasions.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

I know Rands comes to DSC. Do they sell hats there or just take orders? Assuming I liked a style there, would they be able to fit it to me? I have a goofy shaped head I guess, and generic hats don’t fit me well.

They do have some available if you’re lucky enough to find one in your size

Shop - I Wanna Hat

If you are looking for a ready to wear hat from Rand's Custom Hats, then this is the place. All of these one-of a kind hats are available for purchase now.

iwannahat.com

 

[Tundra Tiger]

Hello Terry mate how you been ?

Good Max!!! Love seeing the updates on FB with you and the family!

 

[maxtheflyinghorse]

Good Max!!! Love seeing the updates on FB with you and the family!

Thank you. Just enjoying fatherhood mainly can’t wait for him to grow up and follow my foot steps in hunting

 

[Sideshow]

No Zone Hat – Dakine

A floating sun hat for creating your own shade Flat water or surf, you need to create your own shade on the water. Our wide-brim No Zone Hat delivers sun coverage in a ventilated water-friendly design. An adjustable chinstrap defies the wind, while foam brim inserts keep it afloat should it get...

www.dakine.com

Have a look at these. I’ve one and it’s very cool in the hot weather gives great shade. Has a ventilation on the back. I cut the cord off of mine. Maybe the flowers will give the ph and trackers a good laugh but they do come in other colours.

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Here it is with some other top nots!!

 

[towserthemouser]

My dermatologist and I have entirely too frequent an association. Therefore, in Africa, I usually wear something with a brim. I have tried a stiff brimmed hat, which worked great while hunting, but was a pain for air travel.

This is a Barron and the same one they made for Redford's character in out of Africa. I decided the puggaree would be a bit over the top. It still finds its way to quail hunts and dove shoots, but it is too much trouble for air travel. He looked better in it.
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Several years ago I discovered a cotton Tilley that is just about perfect. Have no idea the model name. However, it rolls up easily and provides great sun protection. It even has a bit of the Stewart Granger look without appearing like a sport on his first safari.
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I would rather stay home than be caught wearing a pith helmet.

That Barron is a damn fine hat, sir.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

No Zone Hat – Dakine

A floating sun hat for creating your own shade Flat water or surf, you need to create your own shade on the water. Our wide-brim No Zone Hat delivers sun coverage in a ventilated water-friendly design. An adjustable chinstrap defies the wind, while foam brim inserts keep it afloat should it get...

www.dakine.com

Have a look at these. I’ve one and it’s very cool in the hot weather gives great shade. Has a ventilation on the back. I cut the cord off of mine. Maybe the flowers will give the ph and trackers a good laugh but they do come in other colours.

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My hat's off to a guy who is not afraid to be original.

 

[Doug3006]

The Tilley Airflow hat is my favorite. Lots of shade and good ventilation.

 

[BeeMaa]

The Tilley Airflow hat is my favorite. Lots of shade and good ventilation.

I just got a Tilley Ultralight T5 Classic and really like it. Might be my new go to hat for hot weather hunting.

 

[Inkgardener]

I just got a Tilley Ultralight T5 Classic and really like it. Might be my new go to hat for hot weather hunting.
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I’ve spent more money since I have been on this forum than I ever have!!!

 

[Firebird]

No dog in this fight with acid treatments and skin cancer removal scars to prove it. I did find this interesting page in the book “Safari A Chronicle of Adventure” by Bartle Bull. Might be of interest to some of you-

 

[rookhawk]

looking for some advise on what hat i should bring on my first elephant hunt in Zimbabwe in mid June?
Please send pics of any hats that have worked best for you

I had great luck with these hats. Add to that, they are on blowout right now for $24. They are vented so you don't sweat so much!

Mariner | Outdoor Hats by Outback Trading Company

The Mariner Hat is perfect for a day on the boat featuring a chin cord, side air vent, side snaps and upper mesh to ensure your head stays cool and protected.

www.outbacktrading.com

 

[375er]

On the boat with a cigar, my fishing buddy and I prefer the coolness. And it's cool!
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Now see heera 007.......

 

[Datchew]

I'm a tilley guy as they float and i do a lot of kayak fishing.
(pro tip: You want to make sure your rods, your drink, your shoes, and your hat float in case you dump in some rapids.)

Mine is the green lower/orange upper. Perfect for hunting for visibility in case needed for pushing deer or bird hunting.

I also like that i can cram it into my pack and not get worried about it being bent out of shape.

 

[gearguywb]

I *need* a new hat that will be used hunting as well as shooting sporting clays.

I visited Watson's in Cave Creek, AZ while I was out there this week for work. Really liked their work, but before I plunk down the cash, any others that I should take a look at?

I know that Rand's is popular on the site, but what about others?

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I *need* a new hat that will be used hunting as well as shooting sporting clays.

I visited Watson's in Cave Creek, AZ while I was out there this week for work. Really liked their work, but before I plunk down the cash, any others that I should take a look at?

I know that Rand's is popular on the site, but what about others?

I'm not into that stuff but there is a guy in Billings, MT making custom felt hats. I dropped in to his shop when I was teaching school in that area back in the late 80s. He was a really nice young man ... well we were both young men back then. I'll see if I can Google him up.

I guess it must have been Rand's. That name didn't ring a bell.

 

[Mekaniks]

Hats are as personal as any gear gets......And sooo many options

I personally like Rouge Hats.... But they are not the "custom quality" of many of the handmade in the USA hats...

Rogue Outdoor Gear

Makers of canvas and leather hats, footwear, belts and luggage. Handmade in South Africa for the outdoors.

rogue.co.za

 

[Tom Leoni]

I *need* a new hat that will be used hunting as well as shooting sporting clays.

I visited Watson's in Cave Creek, AZ while I was out there this week for work. Really liked their work, but before I plunk down the cash, any others that I should take a look at?

I know that Rand's is popular on the site, but what about others?

I am an uncompromising snob in very many other respects, but my N. 1 requisite for a safari hat (besides looking good and traditional) is that it has to be crushable. I have to be able to stuff it in my backpack while traveling and wearing my earphones or sleeping in the plane, and it has to pop back to its shape once I take it out and wear it again.

Borsalino is a very well known and respected brand in Italy, quite literally synonymous with "fedora." Don't quote me on it, but it may be the brand that popularized the style on an industrial basis. I wear a Borsalino model "Marco" crushable, unlined travel fedora, taupe color while on safari and other safari-themed events. It's good-looking, traditional, moisture-wicking, and all the other good things I expect a hat to do. Oh, and while looking good, it won't break the bank.