My impressions of the Akubra Campdraft

Posted by Steve from ppp-156.col.cableone.net on June 21, 2000 at 15:08:39:

I received my Campdraft from Hatsdirect today and was pleasantly surprised to find it identical to the Miller Indy, but a little better quality. The hat is considerably lighter than the nigerian brown bushman, more of a medium brown really. There used to be a pic of an HJ on Indy Diggs, I think, that is pretty close to the same color. The brim is 2 3/4 and a snap brim, but not as severe as the atomic flanged Miller. The crown height is 5 1/2, and it goes straight up without a taper. The gold lettering on the sweatband will not come off as the Miller seems to be prone to do. I wear my Bushman all the time and the gold is still there. The felt is a little lighter weight than the Miller, and you won't have to worry about it shrinking. The hat has a light gold liner and when I opened the box, I thought I had received a Wested due to the aroma of new lambskin. One thing is for sure, these Akubras are really tough hats, made to withstand the out of doors. I am really pleased with it. regards, steve

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Akubra? Patterson 16:40:55 6/21/2000 (8)
- Definetly an Akubra...says so right inside(nm) Steve 18:37:26 6/21/2000 (7)
  - Thanks! Yes, I should have remembered that - too much grey matter under the bridge! (nm) Patterson 20:47:10 6/21/2000 (6)
    - And thanks Patterson, for letting me know about these Akubras, I have become a fan!(nm) Steve 21:13:22 6/21/2000 (5)
      - You're most welcome. They are true "working" hats. (nm) Patterson 16:38:13 6/22/2000 (0)
      - What is your opinion of the Campdraft as compared to the Bushman? Abner 10:13:44 6/22/2000 (3)
        
        Re: What is your opinion of the Campdraft as compared to the Bushman? Steve 17:13:04 6/22/2000 (2)
        
        Australian or American? Abner 15:35:10 6/23/2000 (1)
        
        And at 57.00 for the camp draft- a bargain in anyones book Steve 18:24:26 6/23/2000 (0)

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: I received my Campdraft from Hatsdirect today and was pleasantly surprised to find it identical to the Miller Indy, but a little better quality. The hat is considerably lighter than the nigerian brown bushman, more of a medium brown really. There used to be a pic of an HJ on Indy Diggs, I think, that is pretty close to the same color. The brim is 2 3/4 and a snap brim, but not as severe as the atomic flanged Miller. The crown height is 5 1/2, and it goes straight up without a taper. The gold lettering on the sweatband will not come off as the Miller seems to be prone to do. I wear my Bushman all the time and the gold is still there. The felt is a little lighter weight than the Miller, and you won't have to worry about it shrinking. The hat has a light gold liner and when I opened the box, I thought I had received a Wested due to the aroma of new lambskin. One thing is for sure, these Akubras are really tough hats, made to withstand the out of doors. I am really pleased with it.   regards, steve

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