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Slo-go'en
10-25-2009, 22:32
Anyone remember the "crusher" hat? If you were hiking back in the 60's and 70's, it is likely you used to have one.
I was suprised to find out they are still made and a local store had some! Whats a crusher hat? It is a 100% wool felt hat, with a 2" wide brim all the way around. Made by EFFANEM. You can fold it in half, roll it up and stick it in a side pocket when your not wearing it. A great hat for spring and fall use.
I had a red one years ago and lost it somewhere along the way. I'm now have a nice new green one :D
JTCruiser
10-25-2009, 22:44
Do you have a link for that? I searched on EFFANEM but didn't find much. I like felt hats--got a crushable one like this: http://www.davidmorgan.com/index.php?cPath=2_22_262
great hat, but it's too nice to hike in.
Slo-go'en
10-25-2009, 22:59
I found it at Labonville in Gorham, NH. They are a logger supply outfit. Just checked thier on line catalog and its not listed there. Maybe its just something this store happened to pick up. The on line catalog did have a neat rabbit fur "mad bomber" hat - makes you look like a French-Canadian trapper of old.
Snowleopard
10-26-2009, 10:31
I used to wear them hiking all the time. I might buy a blaze orange one for hiking in hunting season. Here's a source: http://www.johnsonwoolenmills.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=JWM&Product_Code=CH&Category_Code=ICEHAT
Jayboflavin04
10-26-2009, 10:35
Grandpa's ole fishing cap....oh...your 66 sorry:p
I used to wear them hiking all the time. I might buy a blaze orange one for hiking in hunting season. Here's a source: http://www.johnsonwoolenmills.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=JWM&Product_Code=CH&Category_Code=ICEHAT
Thanks for the link. I thought they were a thing of the past,I have owned many...back when they $4 .Damn,I am getting old.:o
Feral Bill
10-26-2009, 17:22
Would go perfectly with a Kelty pack and SVEA. And all wool clothes, of course.
Thanks for the link. I thought they were a thing of the past,I have owned many...back when they $4 .Damn,I am getting old.:o
$29!
For that much, I'd rather have a Mad Bomber. Those are slick when it is gawdawful rat nasty out. Got a synthetic one to try out this Winter.
SunnyWalker
10-28-2009, 19:15
I bought a hat that looks like one the Blues Bros wore, at Wal-Mart for $10.00 Fun, fun!
atraildreamer
10-29-2009, 13:28
Would go perfectly with a Kelty pack and SVEA. And all wool clothes, of course.
Still looking for the wool hiking clothes.
Optimus 8R stove...still have it and a Kelty Tioga. Need it to carry the 1 quart fuel bottle, hatchet and canned food for the hike. :eek: :D
faarside
10-29-2009, 13:50
As faar as I know, the crusher's don't necessarily need to be wool. I simply know them as wide-brim "floppy hats" that easily fold (or crush if you prefer) into a small size, easily stuffed into a small place. They're comfortable and provide considerable face and neck protection from excessive sun/rain.
I got mine at Gander Mountain and, yup, still wear it!
Happy Trails!
Wise Old Owl
10-29-2009, 13:55
Still looking for the wool hiking clothes.
Optimus 8R stove...still have it and a Kelty Tioga. Need it to carry the 1 quart fuel bottle, hatchet and canned food for the hike. :eek: :D
Still available
http://www.woolrich.com/woolrich/browse/subCategory.jsp?icCategory=MM_cat140030
Piccadilly
07-05-2010, 11:49
Thanks for the link. I thought they were a thing of the past,I have owned many...back when they $4 .Damn,I am getting old.:o
Mudcap, thanks from me also for the link to crusher hats. I had searched the kingdom and pretty well given up before stumbling on your two-year old post. Piccadilly
Piccadilly
07-05-2010, 11:52
I used to wear them hiking all the time. I might buy a blaze orange one for hiking in hunting season. Here's a source: http://www.johnsonwoolenmills.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=JWM&Product_Code=CH&Category_Code=ICEHAT
Technicalities--Sorry, Snowleopard, just sent an email w/credit to Mudcap for the link to crusher hats at Johnson Woolen Mills; see now it was you who sent it, so thanks to you. Piccadilly.
KnittingMelissa
07-07-2010, 16:10
Haha, my local knitting store just got in a bunch of hat frames so that people could make those wool felt hats. I laughed at it, but they were long before my time.