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Title: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Green Arrow on October 10, 2012, 01:10:00 PM
My favorite hat just died and i'm looking for a good fedora style/mountain man hat with a stiff brim.  anyone know what kind of hat G. Fred wears?
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: wooddamon1 on October 10, 2012, 01:30:00 PM
Not sure of the brand, but 3Rivers has a couple cool ones like it...scroll down towards the bottom of this page.

 http://search.3riversarchery.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=*&method=or&pqry=no&af=cat2%3ahuntinggear_apparelpacks%20cat1%3ahuntinggear&isort=globalpop&cnt=300
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on October 10, 2012, 01:33:00 PM
I just bought a Cabelas Felt Outback Hat. Check out the pick on their web site. Hat is comfortable and does not interfere with my shooting.
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Ron LaClair on October 10, 2012, 02:19:00 PM
Freds hat is a Stetson, I have a Banjo Paterson Akubra that I like and wear a lot.

  (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Shrewhaven_2011%20Patriarch.JPG)
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Gdpolk on October 10, 2012, 02:20:00 PM
I use a Scala wool felt outback hat.  It's crushable and holds shape which is good for camping, comfortable, looks good, and was only $35 from Amazon.
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Green Arrow on October 10, 2012, 02:23:00 PM
thanks Ron, that's what i was looking for.  love the Akubras too!
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Breakfast Boy on October 10, 2012, 07:12:00 PM
If you don't want to spend the money on a Akubra or Stetson (although I think they would be really nice to have and worth the money)...

I just bought a Bailey Briar and love it.  For the money, it's a great hat.

http://www.delmonicohatter.com/Bailey-Hats/7006.htm
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Terry Lightle on October 10, 2012, 07:52:00 PM
I wear a Stetson Gun Club and could not be more pleased
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: DGW on October 10, 2012, 07:52:00 PM
The Stetson Dune is a great hat made of 4x beaver felt that will last years. They are not cheep but last long time
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: americanhunter7 on October 10, 2012, 07:57:00 PM
What style stetson is Fred's hat??? Anyone know? Where's Roger Norris, he'll know, or can find out.
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: DGW on October 10, 2012, 08:05:00 PM
The Dune is part of the Gun Club. great looking hat.
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: 30coupe on October 10, 2012, 09:36:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by GDPolk:
I use a Scala wool felt outback hat.  It's crushable and holds shape which is good for camping, comfortable, looks good, and was only $35 from Amazon.
I have several of these. They are great for bow hunting. The brim stays put, but is soft enough to bend with the bow string. They never interfere with my shots. Highly recommend!
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: elkbreath on October 11, 2012, 02:40:00 AM
For a similar hat, but a change of pace, I bought a wool short brim hat off the auction site that as treated me real well.  Its acceptable for nearly all weather conditions, besides winter beanie weather.  and awesome in the rain.  give it a search, theres an astounding number of hats out there.

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/elkbreath/IMG_8782-1.jpg)

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn33/elkbreath/IMG_1346-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Roger Norris on October 11, 2012, 08:04:00 AM
Freds hat is a Stetson. My favorite Stetson is called the Canton
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Ron LaClair on October 11, 2012, 08:23:00 AM
Roger??? is that you?

(http://images.halloweencostumes.com/adult-sombrero.jpg)
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: GANDGOLF on October 11, 2012, 09:07:00 AM
THAT's Funny, right there!!!  :laughing:    :laughing:    :laughing:
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: Roger Norris on October 11, 2012, 09:29:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ron LaClair:
Roger??? is that you?

 (http://images.halloweencostumes.com/adult-sombrero.jpg)
Yep...that was my Senior yearbook picture   :p
Title: Re: G. Fred Asbell's hat???
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on October 11, 2012, 10:26:00 AM
I'm a real hat wearing guy, but finding something you can still shoot well why wearing and keep the weather off to has been a challenge.

I looked for a good oil skin hat for years before running into this one. then i felt kinda foolish because i could have ordered one at Cabellas.

these are called "OutBack" and are perfect IMO.  
light weight, keeps the rain off in nasty weather, water proof. And not too hot in warmer weather.

these guys have several different styles but this was my choice.


(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u301/kirkll/Outbackhat.jpg)

http://outbacktrading.com/shop/category.aspx?catid=30