It seems now it's just a fashion statement, but in the past it derived from the military slouch hats being turned up on the side to allow squaddies to carry their rifles at slope arms without catching the rim. Similar to the general idea behind the tricorne at an angle in the 18th century.
I guess these days it allows you to wear it either way around to get an even tan on the face!
I need one where the front rim fastens up for when I'm taking photos with a flash on the camera body.
Yosemite Sam!Just turn your hat through 90 degree
So unless you are carrying a rifle and don't want to knock your hat off or you don't mind looking a bit of a knob, these hats are pointless?
Another 100% constructive, positive and cheerful post from the King of Cheerful!
Cheers mate, I do indeed keep a cheerful note on life in general Lets be honest, wearing one when your playing bushcraft on a couple of acres of English woodland does look a bit silly really, no offence meant to anyone, its just my opinion but don't talk to me when wearing one if you expect me to keep a grin off my face.
So unless you are carrying a rifle and don't want to knock your hat off or you don't mind looking a bit of a knob, these hats are pointless?
It makes a big difference when its windy, even with the chin strap the brim tends to catch the wind and knock the hat out of position. Even one side clipped up is useful, and both sides makes much more difference than you think it will.
Are you sure it wasn't designed so that lazy Aussies can go to sleep on their side without removing their hat?