African Hats

[ColinJ]

Never underestimate the damage that the African sun can do to unprotected ears and the back of your neck.
There is a reason why the Afrikaners call the English ‘rooinek’.

 

[Alantoo]

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Cockneys would call it a Titfer

 

[willie_gunn]

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.


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At the lodge we rented in Sutherland the water was that colour too.

There was also a roll-top bath, but of such great age that the enamel had worn off and therefore you emerged cleansed, tanned and exfoliated all-in-one.

I believe we exported these habits to the far reaches of the Empire.

 

[enfieldspares]

This works well for me in Africa...a Verney-Carron brown hat bought from Decathlon which my small boy stood next to my father in law is wearing having borrowed it from me. Lightweight, waterproof, a nice dull colour NOT "jungle green" or "cammo" as some African nations get very upset if you wear "quasi military clothing", comes in a variety of sizes and inexpensive. Decathlon and its Verney-Carron or Solognac brand is your friend when it comes to hunting wear hats!

 

[doric_prince]

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One with peak(s)?

 

[31Bn Omega]

One like this kept the SWA/Angola sun off my head.

 

[NewForester]

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!

Why don’t African hunters use straw hats?

 

[sh1kar]

Tilley all day long. Ideally with sweat stains

 

[Klenchblaize]

Tilley all day long. Ideally with sweat stains

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Quite frankly I expected a far cooler pair of sunglasses from a man of such refined taste.

K

 

[sh1kar]

Quite frankly I expected a far cooler pair of sunglasses from a man of such refined taste.

K

Free in BA bus class

 

[Pete1774]

Rogue Hats

These hats are designed to withstand the elements! Rogue hats are true Safari hats. Made in Africa and worn in Africa. Rogue hats are ideal for anyone who is an outdoors person. From gardening to safaris, Rogue has the hat for you. Available in leather, suede or cotton canvas.

kendrickimports.com

 

[Klenchblaize]

Free in BA bus class

£280 for the frame before adding Zeiss lenses:

K

 

[sh1kar]

Shocker. That would screw my open sights aim up no end. It’s bad enough I can have target OR bead OR backsight IN FOCUS AS IT IS. November going to be interesting. I need a large target very close !

 

[Sjambok]

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One like this kept the SWA/Angola sun off my head.

Me too but in the company of Ovambos not Bushmen.

 

[starr shot]

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I don’t know what sort of hat it is,but I don’t think she will have to keep the sun of her head,looks pretty cold there.

 

[john_little]

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If she wants to keep those dry she’ll need a much bigger brim!

 

[Mike L]

If she wants to keep those dry she’ll need a much bigger brim!

I think most would prefer if they got wet!

 

[Rake Aboot]

I have a Tilley and am waiting on a a Rogue but they are having some delays with stock.
I’ll report back on it as it’ll be the first one be seen in the flesh.

 

[Smelly Yeti]

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Nope…… but it definitely needs a bigger brim to provide enough protection. In the interim period I’d be more than willing to offer a temporary coating of factor 30!

 

[Dickie]

Tilley hemp works for me.