I wear stormy kromer's a lot during cold weather but I'd like a short billed cap that I can wear for bowhunting and day to day. I'd like something in a solid color like olive or dark grey. I see a lot of guys on here wear stuff like that so, if you don't mind, show me what ya got. I really like the big jim cap in olive but I'm not sure about how flat it is on top. I probably want something more rounded like a standard ball cap. Thanks!
I don't have a picture handy, but I have one of the Two Tracks fleece hats. It's short billed, and so soft it wouldn't matter anyway. They also have a wool model that is much warmer and I want one, but I find the fleece a pretty good insulator for chilly fall days.
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Firstlite has a short billed beanie that is great in moderate temps. I wear mine with the bill turned backwards half the time. I think Stormy Kromer used to make a ladies version with a shorter bill. Shorter bill appeared to be the only difference and would be ideal. I think they no longer offer it. Probably should have marketed it to bowhunters. Sorry no pics.
I had these made up for our archery club. Not the color you asked about but it is with a short bill. Lots of examples around. Archery Past in Bend Oregon has/had a ton of these in camo and gave away bunches of them at a PBS youth hunt. I have a few around but have not taken any pics. Raptor Archery in Hood River may have them too.
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stormy kromer also offers a brimless version.
Look up Umpire Hats or Welders hat. Can find at good prices
The Nocking Point or Big Jim's sells them.
I thought my stormy's wear short and have shot recurves and longbows with them for years. Plus I wear them everyday all winter long :D
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Mine are older ones maybe there shorter. :dunno:
Tracy
Got some olives left....let me know if you are interested.....
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I like the ones that Terry posted also, I will be getting one of two tracks hats when I can. I bought one for a gift and loved it.
Just bought a Two Tracks felted wool Coup Cap and I am already thinking about buying another...they might be too hot for Summer weather but fine for the other three seasons I think
DDave
first lite brimmed beanie.
Thanks everyone! I have two stormys already but you cant wear them too awfully long in GA. I ended up ordering one of the otto caps like big jim sells.
Wish I wouldve seen that tradgang olive in time. Lol
Here you go Etter. The Big Jim's and the Trad Gang hat are both made by Otto,but I don't think they make them anymore with the wire brim. The other one is made by Two Tracks.
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Short brim hunting hats...first is from Clarkfield the one on the right is an original Coups Cap which is now offered by Two Tracks.
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Stormey Kromer did make a short brimmed version. Also, Classic Woolens has a short kromer style hat.
Bowhunters Lid from Brothers of the Bow, love it, fits nice and flexible brim, got it in 2 shades camo and olive.
I just got a Two Tracks wool and like it when its cold.
Also got one of these brimmed beanies and it is very nice.
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I have a couple of Big Jim's and the Footed Shaft with the wire brim. I also like the wool Jeep cap available at army/navy surplus stores. Jim
QuoteOriginally posted by KentuckyTJ:
I just got a Two Tracks wool and like it when its cold.
Also got one of these brimmed beanies and it is very nice.
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Nice. So the "flap" can be pulled down with the over the brim portion acting as a facemask ?