African Hats

[stevec]

Following on from @Stalker1962 's tread on boots, what is the collective opinion on suitable hats for Mozambique in October?

I seem most PHs in photos wear a baseball hat but I wondered if anyone has any better options. I know there are a lot of options out there!

 

[Stalker62]

Following on from @Stalker1962 's tread on boots, what is the collective opinion on suitable hats for Mozambique in October?

I seem most PHs in photos wear a baseball hat but I wondered if anyone has any better options. I know there are a lot of options out there!

The drama with a baseball hat, is that it does not protect your neck and ears.

I wear a British "Jungle hat" which has a rim the whole way round.

There is a picture of me wearing a Pith Helmet, last time I was there.

Fair warning.

Once you see the image, you can never un-see it...

 

[Happy ratter]

I've worn Tilly hats in the past, they come in lighter fabric these days and stand up to the abuse pretty well. Don't get a heavy waxed version though, you'll lose so much fluid it'll be pouring off you, even in October.

 

[stevec]

The drama with a baseball hat, is that it does not protect your neck and ears.

I wear a British "Jungle hat" which has a rim the whole way round.

There is a picture of me wearing a Pith Helmet, last time I was there.

Fair warning.

Once you see the image, you can never un-see it...

Like this:

Short-Brim Boonie Bush Hat Coyote - Free UK Delivery | Military Kit

This coyote British special forces bush hat is a short brim boonie style hat made from a tough ripstop polycotton and perfect for military, cadets and outdoor use. The brim is shorter than on a standard boonie hat, which means it won’t block your field of view but still offers some protection...

www.militarykit.com

 

[Stalker62]

 

[Stalker62]

Warning.

The following image contains nudity and may offend/excite members on SD.






Yes, this was in Mozambique.

Yes, there was a roll-top bath, in the middle of the jungle.

Yes, the water really does come out of the taps that colour.

 

[Happy ratter]

Thats why you wanted me to PM you my bank details! You need funds for a regular soap supply .

 

[finnbear270]

I would love a stay in a lodge where you bathe in Brown Ale.

 

[bowji john]

Tiilley or jungly get my vote

Oct is still suicide season in the Zambezi valley

Rains might come earlier in Moz (not sure)

Baseball cap ok but leaves a lot of exposed skin

 

[zambezi]

suitable hats for Mozambique in October?

Part of that decision might be governed by your choice of ear protection. Baseball caps accommodate over-ear muffs well.

If you use ear protectors that sit in the ear canal, a wide-brimmed hat definitely offers more sun protection.

Of the wide-brims, canvas hats from Rogue scrunch up into a day bag without suffering from that. The leather ones are great, but don't pack well [wear it on the plane?]. I will take one or other of these to Africa, usually the canvas item.

I also carry a back up UV fabric cap with neck protector [like the neck vallance on a Legionnaire's Képis] which is the back up in my day bag if I lose a hat.

 

[Stalker62]

I would love a stay in a lodge where you bathe in Brown Ale.

Funny thing.

We did seem to bathe in this...

 

[Heym SR20]

I have always used a leather bush hat - Australian Akubaraca. They keep the sun off and keep you cool. Make sure its a lighter rather than dark colour though.

 

[finnbear270]

Funny thing.

We did seem to bathe in this...


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SWMBO's favourite.

 

[Stalker62]

SWMBO's favourite.

Not a romantic or religious chap by nature.

But a large 'Sound-downer' in Africa, after a hard day's hunt, is pretty much right up there for me.

 

[finnbear270]

I'd have to swerve the Gin in favour of a Cognac or Rum.

 

[Alantoo]

I have always used a leather bush hat - Australian Akubaraca. They keep the sun off and keep you cool. Make sure its a lighter rather than dark colour though.

No experience for anything exotic like Africa, but daily for the the last 20 years in the Cotswolds I have worn an Akubra Blue Mountains which is brilliant in rain, sun or snow...just not so good (needs an occiput or chin strap) in gusty wind...available exclusively from Hatsdirect in Katoomba.

On mark two now...but the current one survived a 6 week fly, drive and train trip around the USA a couple of years ago.

Blue Mountains

Exclusive to the Hattery & Hatsdirect. This hat is worthy of the name, Beautiful and practical. A fantastic hat!

hatsdirect.com

Alan

 

[Klenchblaize]

A brimmed hat with a replaceable sweat band would be my suggestion. Not as easy to find as you might think and probably why the Boonie is so popular as it can easily be washed & dried.

K

 

[VSS]

Never been to Africa myself, but if ever I do get the opportunity I'll most certainly be wearing my Tilley Hemp hat, TH5.

 

[merlin]

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You're into phrenology??!??

You want your bumps feeling.....

 

[Mossypaw]