I wear a straw hat with a green visor built into the front part of the brim for work and gardening. Wear a Stetson when I`m slicked up and-or wearing a suit.
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Ol timer hat question
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Hoss
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Since I’m not bald, I can’t give you a definite answer, but haven’t noticed any burning on ares skin is showing. I would think it would give pretty good protection as the holes are on the sides and full sun is only going to get through at low angles. An FYI, I got mine from Cabela’s.
fishfryer
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That’s a big 10-4, picking lady finger peas is slow but shelling them is real slow. You can pick a bucket full of watermelon pretty quick.
fishfryer
frying fish driveler
Haven’t seen one of those green visor straw hats in a good while
Tractor Supply carried them for a year or two then quit. The Redhead found some online and ordered me a supply of them.
livinoutdoors
Goatherding Non-socialist Bohemian Luddite
Well i looked up all them hats yall suggested. Some nice ones to choose from. Think i got it narrowed down to a couple. I will say somebody on here has great taste in ol timer hats, but they also got a mighty big hat budget!!???? money must run in that family cuz i hear his brother just got a new mower??.
Seriously, thanks to all for the help!
Seriously, thanks to all for the help!
B. White
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I haven't found them anywhere. I drove from here to Dothan last year and checked a couple of places, but no luck. That is what everyone wore in a field when I was younger. Lightweight, cool and good neck coverage from the sun. I will buy a half dozen if I stumble on them again.
I have been able to get a smaller version called a gambler, but it is not wide enough for my liking.
Here`s where she ordered mine from. Looks like they`re out and not sure if they`ll get more, but it won`t hurt to check back from time to time.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...d_9X1mlYolopbee881bmifzGjSDG7uZZ5yTQqhu5jQTlI
ClemsonRangers
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Baroque Brass
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I like my Shelta so I’ll second the good reviews.
Flash
Actually I Am QAnon
We don't make them big enough for @livinoutdoors tater
livinoutdoors
Goatherding Non-socialist Bohemian Luddite
Now thats a good un. Reflect that heat away and protect from the fbi.
livinoutdoors
Goatherding Non-socialist Bohemian Luddite
Lotts brain power under this ol noggin.
TJay
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Shelta is a boonie style hat with a solid brim in front that won't sag if it gets wet. The breathe pretty good too. https://www.sheltahats.com/
livinoutdoors
Goatherding Non-socialist Bohemian Luddite
Update!
So i went with the @treemanjohn suggested
Outdoor research sombriolet sun hat in green. I hope it holds up cuz this is by far the most comfortable sun hat ive ever tried. Like i said i got a bald noggin so this hat works great with its covered vented mesh. Thanks again!
So i went with the @treemanjohn suggested
Outdoor research sombriolet sun hat in green. I hope it holds up cuz this is by far the most comfortable sun hat ive ever tried. Like i said i got a bald noggin so this hat works great with its covered vented mesh. Thanks again!
Late to the party. Dad worked as a letter carrier and swore by the uniform pith helmets. Back in the day they were a hard body covered with some sort of cloth. They had an internal frame that let air circulate everywhere that the sweat band didn't cover. After he retired he still liked to garden and bought some newer ones. They were solid with no cloth covering but he was satisfied. I know that I used to have one. If you are interested, I will see if I can find it. Just the thing to wear while scythe swinging. LOL
livinoutdoors
Goatherding Non-socialist Bohemian Luddite
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Mars
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Got a Columbia brand hat that's very similar to that one and it has held up well for me.
Biggest problem I have with sun hats is you can't wear over the ear hearing protection with them. Anybody have a good work around for this other than earplugs?
