Akubra Hats Archives - Page 2 of 5

Packing Marks in a Hat

July 3, 2014

We prepare our hats so that they are protected during shipping, but sometimes the parcel can be improperly handled. When this occurs, our felt hats may receive packing marks. These will appear as white marks on the brim, next to the crown. It is very easy to fix this problem. Often a brush will remove the marks. If not, the next alternative is to use a light dusting of steam.

When steaming a hat, it’s best to use a tea kettle. The spout at the top of the kettle makes a perfect channel for the steam. In fact, most hat steamers are just glorified tea kettles. If you don’t have a tea kettle, a pot of boiling water will also work. Just make sure that you keep your hands clear of the hot steam!

Follow the simple instructions below, and you’ll have your hat free of packing marks in less than 30 seconds.

There is also a video on YouTube that you can watch

Packing marks (over exaggerated

A steamer. But a tea kettle works just as well

Applying steam. Note the distance. Do not put the steam directly on the hat. 6-8 inches is a good distance

The finished product. Total time, 15 seconds.

An Akubra Visits Machu Picchu

May 22, 2014

Akubra is made for rugged terrain. It’s no surprise that we’ve received pictures of happy customers wearing their hats from all over the world. This is our first from Peru. Our Kiandra made it all the way to Machu Picchu.

We’d love to receive more photos of you with your Akubra. Or, if you’re a little shy, just send one of the hat, as in these photographs. We’ll post it here!

Is a spirit trying to wear the hat?

Close-up showing our very-own kangaroo leather chinstrap.

Posing against a majestic background.

LEARN MORE ABOUT:

Akubra Hats

Akubra’s Cattleman Makes an Appearance at the Americana Festival

March 6, 2014

For the past few years, Australian musician and advocate Dobe Newton has given out Akubra hats and Drizabone coats to attendees of the Americana Festival in Nashville, TN. Last September, Tacy Judd, a freelance photographer who works for the American Music Association, was a winner.

Gene LaFallette at Shenandoah Photographics took some outstanding photographs of Tacy with the Cattleman and her Drizabone coat. Enjoy!

Learn more about:

Akubra Hats

Drizabone Coats

WESA 2014

January 31, 2014

Will and Mike made another journey to Denver for the annual Western and English Sales Association convention. The largest trade show of its kind, it features hundreds of vendors purveying equestrian-themed items. From western rodeo and dressage to everyday items such as clothing, boots and jewelry, everything is on display.

For five days, people from around the world descend upon Denver to see the latest products each vendor has to offer. This coincides with the Stockman’s Show, which attracts more of the Western crowd.

It was fun to meet old friends and be part of the spectacle.

View of downtown Denver looking out from the Hard Rock Cafe.

One of our neighbors sporting her new head dress.

Beautiful bronze sculpture of the cowboy lifestyle.

Beautiful show-quality leather saddle

Closer view with more details of the exquisite tooling

Mike has some fun with the replica gun dealers

Akubra Slouch Featured in New Amazon Book

November 27, 2013

Stan Morse, a local customer, came into our store here in Bothell, Washington. He surprised us with the news that our Slouch is featured in his new Kindle novel.

It is the summer of 1969 and the Vietnam War is raging, John Wayne dominates the theater marquee, and fourteen year old Billy Ward’s world will crumble if he can’t convince his eighteen year old brother Mike and Mike’s best friend Stu to include him in a backpacking adventure. For the older boys, taking The Kid into the mountains is a burden to be avoided at all costs. Parental pressure finally forces them to offer Billy a test to see if he is worthy. Can Billy prove himself physically capable? And beyond that, how can he hope to earn the respect of the older boys?

Brothers of Summer is a window into the hearts of teenagers in the 60’s—a time when kids rode bikes, boys got drafted, parental abuse was often ignored, and the bonds of friendship between teenagers were more important than nearly anything imaginable.

You can get his book here.

We wish Stan the best of luck with his novel!

Change Your Akubra Snowy River into a Down Under

October 18, 2013

Because of the lack of demand, we discontinued the Down Under several years ago. Once in awhile, we get requests for the hat. Until now, we’ve had to simply say, “I’m sorry.”

But Frank, a customer of ours, told us a way to turn the Snowy River into a Down Under. You just need to do a couple of things:

The Snowy River has the same, mostly straight-sided and gently tapered crown as the Down Under. It is easy to use some steam to re-crease the crown into a telescope bash.

Slightly lower the front and raise the back of the brim.

Trim off 3/8 inch from the brim.

Add a nicely antiqued 10-plait David Morgan hat band.

If you want to add a little wear, soak the hat in water and adjust the brim. You can also strategically place some clay dust for an added effect.

That’s all!

The Snowy after modifications.

Frank sports his “Down Under”.

LEARN MORE ABOUT:

David Morgan Braided Goods

Akubra Hats

Taking the Traveler into the Mountains

September 6, 2013

Over Labor Day Weekend, Will Morgan hiked five miles into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness near the city of Cle Elum, Washington. (For those interested in the details, he hiked from North Fork Teanaway Road to Lake Ingalls.)

With temperatures hitting 90 degrees, he worried that a black fur-felt hat might be too hot for the afternoon hike. Instead, the Traveler’s light felt and eyelets helped keep his head cool. The brim provided shade for his head, face and neck.

By the time Will had taken in the stunning view of Mount Stuart, the sun was ready to set. Fall also comes early at higher elevations, and so the temperatures dropped quickly as it grew dark. Near the bottom it was hard to see the trail and he was thinking how it was good to have a good felt hat. Even though it had soaked up a good amount of sweat, it still provided warmth. Will’s next test is to wear it with a loaded backpack frame to find out if a wide and firm brim will bump into his pack.

All in all, he reports that his Akubra Traveler was a fantastic addition to his hike and will work well for both hot and cold days.

Mountain Goats

Lake Ingalls

Coming down the mountain

LEARN MORE ABOUT:

Akubra Hats

It’s Never Too Early for an Akubra

August 23, 2013

A customer of ours from Yonkers sent in a photograph of his grandson in his Akubra.

He may need a little help putting it on in the right direction, but it still looks great.

Way to go, Jordan!

Jordan

Give Your Slouch (or Any Hat) a Military Bash

July 19, 2013

In this video, Mike shows you how to give your hat a military bash. Different regiments will have minor changes to the bash, but for civilians, we recommend you adjust it to your liking.