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Wed 30 Jan, 2013 11:21 pm
(Note - I have no affiliation with the product I am describing.)
I have been looking for a new hat for some time.
I wanted one that is light, functional, foldable and looks good. Unfortunately most did not fit these criterion and if they fitted the first two or three they did not fit the last.
I found this http://www.exofficio.com/products/detai ... re-hat-f12
I have used it several times now and it is quite effective. I have also used it in the rain and whilst not intended to be a waterproof hat it did keep my head dry. It has a built-in bug repellent that is meant to last for 70 washes. It seems to keep most bugs away from me although it does not stop them from approaching. It is very comfortable to wear.
I like that it keeps an even rim, not "up and down" like some hats.
It has a strap to hold it on in high winds.
It was available from a prominent Australian outdoor retailer for $80 (with a one day only 20% discount when I saw it so $64).
I purchased it on eBay from the USA for US$27.95 plus US$14.39 shipping so US$42.34 total which was about the same in $A.
Worth a look in my opinion.
I have been looking for a new hat for some time.
I wanted one that is light, functional, foldable and looks good. Unfortunately most did not fit these criterion and if they fitted the first two or three they did not fit the last.
I found this http://www.exofficio.com/products/detai ... re-hat-f12
I have used it several times now and it is quite effective. I have also used it in the rain and whilst not intended to be a waterproof hat it did keep my head dry. It has a built-in bug repellent that is meant to last for 70 washes. It seems to keep most bugs away from me although it does not stop them from approaching. It is very comfortable to wear.
I like that it keeps an even rim, not "up and down" like some hats.
It has a strap to hold it on in high winds.
It was available from a prominent Australian outdoor retailer for $80 (with a one day only 20% discount when I saw it so $64).
I purchased it on eBay from the USA for US$27.95 plus US$14.39 shipping so US$42.34 total which was about the same in $A.
Worth a look in my opinion.
Re: My new hat
Thu 31 Jan, 2013 6:45 am
i was going to say you could buy a cheaper hat like that anywhere, but as you say the brim is even all round and those well deesigned hats are harder to find...
thank heaven for online shopping , who would pay $80 or $65 for a sun hut? must be some people if theya re going to charge that. people who will pay anything for a product just make it harder for everyone else when the retailers keep over charging.
thank heaven for online shopping , who would pay $80 or $65 for a sun hut? must be some people if theya re going to charge that. people who will pay anything for a product just make it harder for everyone else when the retailers keep over charging.
Re: My new hat
Thu 31 Jan, 2013 10:18 am
Agree its very hard to find hats that are both functional and look good. Here are a couple Ive had my eye on:-
Real Deal Tarp Hat
Indiana Jones style fedora
Emphasis more on looks than function with these hats I suppose!
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Real Deal Tarp Hat
Indiana Jones style fedora
Emphasis more on looks than function with these hats I suppose!
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