Bushcraft hats...

[Robbi]

Thank you, i really want to order one but need to know if i can stuff it in a pack or pocket when not being used.

looking forward to your reply.

[santaman2000]

does anyone know if these hats are "scrunchable" yet ?

From the thread going on over on BCUSA I gather that the answer is, "sorta." You can BUT... it will take on a crease (or creases) if you scrunch too small and the wire in the brim edge might take a permanent bend.

[santaman2000]

Thank you, i really want to order one but need to know if i can stuff it in a pack or pocket when not being used.

looking forward to your reply.

Why not just get the chin strap (or make your own) and just hang it onto something?

[juttle]

Sort of seems about right. They arrive packed in what can only be described as a 'pizza box', so they will certainly pack flat. Screwed up is another matter, however, as the wire used for stiffening the brim feels quite brittle, if that's the right word, and likely to take on a permanent kink. Flat packed, these hats should tuck down the back of a rucksack pretty successfully...

[haydenw]

Great service from http://www.tarphat.co.uk/ - Ordered mine on Tuesday night and got it this morning. Great looking hat!

[Huon]

Sort of seems about right. They arrive packed in what can only be described as a 'pizza box', so they will certainly pack flat. Screwed up is another matter, however, as the wire used for stiffening the brim feels quite brittle, if that's the right word, and likely to take on a permanent kink. Flat packed, these hats should tuck down the back of a rucksack pretty successfully...

Mine arrived this morning. I'd agree with the previous posts on scrunchability. Flat yes, scrunched into a ball no. I think the wire brim would suffer and the canvas crease up if completely scrunched.

Otherwise, I ordered yesterday so very quick delivery. My hat isn't patched but looks great and feels nice on - I'm wearing it now . I think this is going to see a lot of use.

Correction: My hat is patched but I was blind and didn't notice. For me the patches neither add to nor detract from the overall look anyway.

[PeteD]

Got myself one of these the other day and, I must say, it's got lots of character! A few patches and stains on mine, it looks lovely! Have worn it walking the dogs in the local woods and it kept the rain off very well.

As the wife really liked my hat, I ordered another one for her, which has just arrived, with a lovely note from the company, thanking me for my repeat business and, enclosed, 2 FREE chinstraps. Can't fault that for customer service! I'd recommend these to anyone.

[juttle]

Here you go, complete with a new leather BCUK badge, as promised!!!!!

[roger-uk]

Here you go, complete with a new leather BCUK badge, as promised!!!!!

Where do you get the leather bushcraft badges from?

Tnx

Roger

[juttle]

If you e-mail Shelly at shop@bushcraftuk.com she'll sell you one for £7.00

The paypal payment address is also shop@bushcraftuk.com

[santaman2000]

I just got mine. I was surprised to find it in a flat envelope in the mail when I got home today as I hadn't ordered one! A quick call to my daughter confirmed my suspicions though; she and my future SIL had heard me talking about wanting one and had ordered it as an early Father's Day gift! I cain't wait to put in some woods time under it.

[presterjohn]

If you e-mail Shelly at shop@bushcraftuk.com she'll sell you one for £7.00

The paypal payment address is also shop@bushcraftuk.com

I stumbled on this thread after looking up these hats. This might be a stupid question but where is the link to the actual shop? At a third of the price of the ones advertised they seem like a steal to me and I would like to buy one.

[juttle]

As far as I know, the shop isn't available at the moment. I was given the info above, e-mail address and paypal stuff, when I mailed Tony (Admin) enquiring about the same leather badge.

If I've got enything wrong, I'm sure somebody will be along shortly and put it right!

[Pict]

I've been using these hats for years. They hold up well.

Scrunchable? The wire in the rim would take a permanent set if you get too aggressive with balling it up.

In the heat I soak it in water and it stays cool for a long time. It will act like a bucket up to the level of the vent holes. They aren't waterproof but are so thick that the water stays in a good long time.

The vent holes have no screens. Here we have clouds of little sting-less bees that really go after sweat. They are really enthusiastic about the little holes. I normally cover the inside with black electrical tape to keep them out if it is a problem, but screens would be a welcome addition.

[mountainm]

So what's the going rate to buy them in Brazil?

[Chiseller]

Nobdy bought baseball cap yet??

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[Pict]

So what's the going rate to buy them in Brazil?

IIRC I paid about $7.00 US down at the Central Market here in Belo Horizonte. If you go up the hill to the boutiques in Savassi you will pay $40.00. They are a good thing to pick up here if you ever visit.

[mountainm]

IIRC I paid about $7.00 US down at the Central Market here in Belo Horizonte. If you go up the hill to the boutiques in Savassi you will pay $40.00. They are a good thing to pick up here if you ever visit.

My Brother in law will be doing regular business in São Paulo - so that sounds doable if he can find somewhere that sells them.

[Pict]

My Brother in law will be doing regular business in São Paulo - so that sounds doable if he can find somewhere that sells them.

If you have someone going back and forth to Brazil have him look into getting a Zebu folder (about 8 GBP). They are a large, non-locking slipjoint and the spring is very stiff so they are not prone to close on the fingers. I use mine often for bushcraft. The one in the photo has a 91mm blade but they also make a smaller version.