Something for you gear heads-literally

Geraldo · Jun 16, 2005

I saw this in a catalog that came in the mail, and I thought I would pass it along. This is a must for the serious survival gear nut.

http://www.hammacher.com/publish/72216.asp?promo=homepage

PWork · Jun 16, 2005

A hat with pockets.....How cool is that?!
Why a neoprene brim?

Paul

RobbW · Jun 16, 2005

It looks like HS is making a "cargo pockets" version of a Tilley hat. I bet the neoprene is to make the hat buoyant should the hat fall into water. Also to help keep it's shape and provide more sun protection.

Not my cup of tea, though.

Q: Who would clip the key to their BMW on the OUTSIDE of their hat.
A: The same type of person that would drive a H3.

Seriously, isn't that asking for trouble in the backwoods?

thatmguy · Jun 16, 2005

You can shave the neoprene to start fires too...

RandomMan · Jun 17, 2005

After RobbW mentioned Tilley, I went and looked it up...talk about your serious gear head hats!

http://www.tilley.com/hat_category.asp?gender=&catId=1

Pretty cool...I may have to pick one up for myself for hiking and field work.

-Rob

TODD1 · Jun 17, 2005

10oz empty..full the pockets full of crap and damn!!! Get a stiff neck from wearing that sucker!!

Dumb idea.

Geraldo · Jun 17, 2005

Come on, Todd, my leather fire helmet weighed about to eight pounds (IIRC). This thing is light by comparison.

Aside from the basic premise, which I see as pretty ridiculous, it's also ridiculously expensve.

Sid Post · Jun 18, 2005

I really like my Tilley hats. The one little pocket in the crown is all I need to store a credit card or $20 for unexpected needs.