Hats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steinback · 04-07-2010, 10:41 PM

A surplus store would be a good place to look around and try different styles on, they usually have a wide selection of hats with varying level of weirdness. I have a bunch of different styles of wide brimmed hats that I wear depending on how hot it is and what the weather is like. The Tilley and boonie styles are convenient to fold into a large pocket or small bag and take anywhere, but I have a wide brimmed cowboy hat that I'll wear if it's really sunny out and I want neck protection.

TOUGEFC · 04-07-2010, 11:10 PM

I wear a baseball cap, can still take photos with it facing foward but if it starts getting the way i just spin it around

Ratmagiclady · 04-08-2010, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by Oddity96

i have a big weird shaped head. so i look funny in kinds of hats.

Incidentally, I understand the Stetson company makes stuff a that's good for people with those complaints. I don't know how much is particularly-suited to photography, but I gather they shape things differently.

leadbelly · 04-08-2010, 09:02 AM

I use a Panama hat. Wide enough to keep the sun out, and can easily be pushed away for vertical shots. It's also foldable which is a plus...

macTak · 04-08-2010, 09:22 AM

I also use a Tilley, albeit one with wider brim (can function as a lens hood with wide angle lenses

). I can always just let it hang by it's cord if I need to take it off for some wide angle shots, and otherwise it gives really excellent sun protection. Saw a lot of these hats on vacation in the Canadian Rockies, but I don't exactly see many people wearing them in and around the city...

rhodopsin · 04-08-2010, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by Oddity96

i can't stand wearing ball caps backwards. it just bugs the hell out of me. never could do that.

i was thinking of going to the army surplus store and just getting a boonie cap.

turn it sideways!

the booney hat works for me. better, less expensive, wider brim, and fit my big head much better than army surplus is chinese knock-off. mine cost US$10.

patrickt · 04-08-2010, 11:29 AM

I wear a basic Panama hat. It rarely gets in the way but it it does, I push the flexible brim up or tilt the hat a bit. I wear it for sun, mostly, but it's nice in a light rain, too, since I wear glasses.

Oddity96 · 04-12-2010, 06:49 PM

got home from my trip to Disneyland. was running short on time so i just got the Boonie cap from the surplus (made sure it was not a Chinese knock off). it worked great even if i did look weird in it. the only problem was when using a flash but with the flexible brim easily corrected.

Those Tilly hats do sound like a good investment though.

mickeyobe · 04-12-2010, 11:35 PM

The Canadian Forces in Afghanistan wear camouflaged Tilley hats.

The brim on either side can be folded and clipped up like the famous ANZAC hats.

Because of its flexibility the brim at the front can just be scrunched up for vertical shots. It will flop back down on its own.

Really hot day? Soak the Tilley in cold water and apply to hot head. Ahhhhh.

Tilley floats. So hard to starboard and go back to retrieve it. No need for a diver.

It can be tossed in the washing machine and even ironed if you are finicky.

No. I am only a customer. I get no commission. Not even a discount.

Mickey

Oddity96 · 04-13-2010, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by mickeyobe

The Canadian Forces in Afghanistan wear camouflaged Tilley hats.

The brim on either side can be folded and clipped up like the famous ANZAC hats.

Because of its flexibility the brim at the front can just be scrunched up for vertical shots. It will flop back down on its own.

Really hot day? Soak the Tilley in cold water and apply to hot head. Ahhhhh.

Tilley floats. So hard to starboard and go back to retrieve it. No need for a diver.

It can be tossed in the washing machine and even ironed if you are finicky.

No. I am only a customer. I get no commission. Not even a discount.

Mickey

you should. when i do buy my Tilley i am going to give them your name so hopefully they give you a commission check.

woof · 04-13-2010, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by mickeyobe

The Canadian Forces in Afghanistan wear camouflaged Tilley hats.

Similar to this is the standard US issue "boonie." Too many sources to list and not all are made the same... but here's an example: Desert Digital H2O Proof Boonie Hat (Clothing / Rain Gear)

Similar to the Tilley, brim is pliable enough to allow using the camera without removal.

Also similar to the Tilley the brim can be folded up on the sides and held in place - no snap here, use the draw string instead. See: Waterproof Boonie Hat*::*Camo Clothing*::*Hunting Clothing*::*Hunting & Shooting*::*Gear Shops*::*Jax Mercantile, Co

woof

mickeyobe · 04-13-2010, 01:29 PM

woof,

Thanks for the address for the Boonie Hat.

I thought everyone was referring to the Daniel Boone hat - a coonskin hat with the raccoon's tail hanging down at the back.

Now I know better. It is just a sad looking knockoff of the Tilley.

Does it have a pocket inside the crown for I.D or a few bucks?
It soon will now I'll bet.

Mickey

Oddity96 · 04-13-2010, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by woof

Similar to this is the standard US issue "boonie." Too many sources to list and not all are made the same... but here's an example: Desert Digital H2O Proof Boonie Hat (Clothing / Rain Gear)

woof

that is close to one i got. got it from a local army surplus store. paid $13.00

Originally posted by mickeyobe

woof,

Thanks for the address for the Boonie Hat.

I thought everyone was referring to the Daniel Boone hat - a coonskin hat with the raccoon's tail hanging down at the back.

Now I know better. It is just a sad looking knockoff of the Tilley.

Does it have a pocket inside the crown for I.D or a few bucks?
It soon will now I'll bet.

Mickey

yes it does.

justinr · 04-13-2010, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Every proud Pentax shooter needs one of these:

Chris

You're kidding, right?

Maybe it's a cultural thing but man does that shout 'Loser'. If I went anywhere near it my teenager daughters would immediately call into question my orientation and even sanity.

Sorry about that but 'tis the way of the world.

omega leader · 04-13-2010, 02:41 PM

I wear a Bogart-style "breezer" hat from Lee-Valley. 3" Floppy brim, mesh to breath, UV rating for the Gods and alot cheaper than a Tilly.

04-12-2010, 11:35 PM	#24
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	Tilley Hats The Canadian Forces in Afghanistan wear camouflaged Tilley hats. The brim on either side can be folded and clipped up like the famous ANZAC hats. Because of its flexibility the brim at the front can just be scrunched up for vertical shots. It will flop back down on its own. Really hot day? Soak the Tilley in cold water and apply to hot head. Ahhhhh. Tilley floats. So hard to starboard and go back to retrieve it. No need for a diver. It can be tossed in the washing machine and even ironed if you are finicky. No. I am only a customer. I get no commission. Not even a discount. Mickey

04-13-2010, 01:29 PM	#27
mickeyobe Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,759	Boonie Hat woof, Thanks for the address for the Boonie Hat. I thought everyone was referring to the Daniel Boone hat - a coonskin hat with the raccoon's tail hanging down at the back. Now I know better. It is just a sad looking knockoff of the Tilley. Does it have a pocket inside the crown for I.D or a few bucks? It soon will now I'll bet. Mickey

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04-07-2010, 10:41 PM	#16
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	A surplus store would be a good place to look around and try different styles on, they usually have a wide selection of hats with varying level of weirdness. I have a bunch of different styles of wide brimmed hats that I wear depending on how hot it is and what the weather is like. The Tilley and boonie styles are convenient to fold into a large pocket or small bag and take anywhere, but I have a wide brimmed cowboy hat that I'll wear if it's really sunny out and I want neck protection.

04-07-2010, 11:10 PM	#17
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	I wear a baseball cap, can still take photos with it facing foward but if it starts getting the way i just spin it around

04-08-2010, 08:38 AM	#18
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Oddity96 i have a big weird shaped head. so i look funny in kinds of hats. Incidentally, I understand the Stetson company makes stuff a that's good for people with those complaints. I don't know how much is particularly-suited to photography, but I gather they shape things differently.

04-08-2010, 09:02 AM	#19
leadbelly Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 597	I use a Panama hat. Wide enough to keep the sun out, and can easily be pushed away for vertical shots. It's also foldable which is a plus...

04-08-2010, 09:22 AM	#20
macTak Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 759	I also use a Tilley, albeit one with wider brim (can function as a lens hood with wide angle lenses ). I can always just let it hang by it's cord if I need to take it off for some wide angle shots, and otherwise it gives really excellent sun protection. Saw a lot of these hats on vacation in the Canadian Rockies, but I don't exactly see many people wearing them in and around the city...

04-08-2010, 09:38 AM	#21
rhodopsin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Deep Forest Posts: 643	Originally posted by Oddity96 i can't stand wearing ball caps backwards. it just bugs the hell out of me. never could do that. i was thinking of going to the army surplus store and just getting a boonie cap. turn it sideways! the booney hat works for me. better, less expensive, wider brim, and fit my big head much better than army surplus is chinese knock-off. mine cost US$10.

04-08-2010, 11:29 AM	#22
patrickt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oaxaca, Mexico Posts: 247	I wear a basic Panama hat. It rarely gets in the way but it it does, I push the flexible brim up or tilt the hat a bit. I wear it for sun, mostly, but it's nice in a light rain, too, since I wear glasses.

04-12-2010, 06:49 PM	#23
Oddity96 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 81 Original Poster	got home from my trip to Disneyland. was running short on time so i just got the Boonie cap from the surplus (made sure it was not a Chinese knock off). it worked great even if i did look weird in it. the only problem was when using a flash but with the flexible brim easily corrected. Those Tilly hats do sound like a good investment though.

04-13-2010, 08:45 AM	#25
Oddity96 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 81 Original Poster	Originally posted by mickeyobe The Canadian Forces in Afghanistan wear camouflaged Tilley hats. The brim on either side can be folded and clipped up like the famous ANZAC hats. Because of its flexibility the brim at the front can just be scrunched up for vertical shots. It will flop back down on its own. Really hot day? Soak the Tilley in cold water and apply to hot head. Ahhhhh. Tilley floats. So hard to starboard and go back to retrieve it. No need for a diver. It can be tossed in the washing machine and even ironed if you are finicky. No. I am only a customer. I get no commission. Not even a discount. Mickey you should. when i do buy my Tilley i am going to give them your name so hopefully they give you a commission check.

04-13-2010, 10:57 AM	#26
woof Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the present Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,870	Originally posted by mickeyobe The Canadian Forces in Afghanistan wear camouflaged Tilley hats. Similar to this is the standard US issue "boonie." Too many sources to list and not all are made the same... but here's an example: Desert Digital H2O Proof Boonie Hat (Clothing / Rain Gear) Similar to the Tilley, brim is pliable enough to allow using the camera without removal. Also similar to the Tilley the brim can be folded up on the sides and held in place - no snap here, use the draw string instead. See: Waterproof Boonie Hat::Camo Clothing::Hunting Clothing::Hunting & Shooting::Gear Shops::Jax Mercantile, Co woof

04-13-2010, 01:44 PM	#28
Oddity96 Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 81 Original Poster	Originally posted by woof Similar to this is the standard US issue "boonie." Too many sources to list and not all are made the same... but here's an example: Desert Digital H2O Proof Boonie Hat (Clothing / Rain Gear) woof that is close to one i got. got it from a local army surplus store. paid $13.00 Originally posted by mickeyobe woof, Thanks for the address for the Boonie Hat. I thought everyone was referring to the Daniel Boone hat - a coonskin hat with the raccoon's tail hanging down at the back. Now I know better. It is just a sad looking knockoff of the Tilley. Does it have a pocket inside the crown for I.D or a few bucks? It soon will now I'll bet. Mickey yes it does.

04-13-2010, 02:02 PM	#29
justinr Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tipperary Photos: Gallery Posts: 394	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Every proud Pentax shooter needs one of these: Chris You're kidding, right? Maybe it's a cultural thing but man does that shout 'Loser'. If I went anywhere near it my teenager daughters would immediately call into question my orientation and even sanity. Sorry about that but 'tis the way of the world.

04-13-2010, 02:41 PM	#30
omega leader Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	I wear a Bogart-style "breezer" hat from Lee-Valley. 3" Floppy brim, mesh to breath, UV rating for the Gods and alot cheaper than a Tilly.