Do I want a wool "crusher" hat?

[Macchina]

I have a few Tilley's that I wear almost constantly in the Spring, Summer, and Fall. I wear a Stormy Kromer in the winter. I love the durability of the hats I have. I can wash all my Tilley's (Cotton T5, Hemp T4, and a Paddler's Hat) and the Stormy Kromers are still going strong after 15 years+.

I'm itching for a new hat good for Spring weather up to maybe 75°. I have my eye on the Stetson Explorer hat because it's not quite a cowboy hat (I'm looking for more of an outback style). What do you think? Do they do anything a Tilley hat doesn't? Look better perhaps?

 

[Kirk Raptor]

Yes, you do want one . . . but only if you wish to look jaunty.

 

[1911bphil]

Yes, you want/need one. The crusher is a different look than the Tilley. You will be stylin' and profilin' either way. Let us know what you decide to do. Thanks

 

[Wicked Sharp]

Filson and Orvis both have some nice selections for springtime. Wool may be a little warm for spring, but the crusher/packer style is classic. Happy hunting.

 

[A.L.]

I don’t have any better pics right now but I have Stetson (made in europe edition) lightweight fur felt hat for midseasons and I like it very much. Very comfy and protective hat even in slightly chilly days.

 

[mjhMN]

Baileys has some nice wool hats. I have two. I wear from about late Sept to the end of April. Before that I wore a Dorfman Pacific. Was a good hat as well, just a smidge small.

All my Filson hats are gone. Did have a grey wool one but it was also a smidge small so I sold it.

If you like the style go for it. I wear a hat a lot even around town.

 

[Mikel_24]

I don’t have any better pics right now but I have Stetson (made in europe edition) lightweight fur felt hat for midseasons and I like it very much. Very comfy and protective hat even in slightly chilly days.

Nice, simple, utility knife you got there... I was gifted one a similar one (not that fancy, translucent scales) by someone whose wife lives nearby Solsona. Cuts like a laser!

Mikel

 

[Drop bear]

Very similar to the akubra hats that are a staple over here.

Good hats.

 

[hhmoore]

If you aren't set on wool, check out Barmah.
I wear this one most of the year.
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If you don't like leather, they do have some canvas options. (They've also expanded on their leather variety)