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Title: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: sse on June 13, 2013, 01:20:48 PM
Anybody point me in the right direction?  Thanks...
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: cb on June 13, 2013, 02:39:25 PM
What type? the most common hat worn during the RMFT era was a low crown wide brim hat made of wooll or fur felt (fur is best) in black, drab, or white/natural.....
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: sse on June 13, 2013, 02:44:41 PM
Thanks, that's a start...I may make a cameo appearance at a rondy later in the summer and need something suitable.  Think I'm familiar with the hat you describe, and will have one eventually, but would like any other ideas as well...
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: Riley/MN on June 13, 2013, 06:02:06 PM
Dead critter? Or a wolf-ear hood - Best bet would be the wide brim low crown felt job though.... Might find one at a rondy - I think Crazy Crow has 'em as well....
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: greggholmes on June 13, 2013, 07:36:32 PM
I have some of these hats, not sure on the sizes i have, they are at home im at work..
http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CCTP&Product_Code=4535-091-1&Category_Code=751-100-000
(http://www.crazycrow.com/mm5/graphics/4535-091-350x350.jpg)

I have them less then crazy crow with shipping. i'll have to check the price also.
I also have a few Bridgers and whats called the santa fe, i think its the high crown one
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: sse on June 13, 2013, 08:37:20 PM
I'd like to see as many options as possible...plus, any thoughts from the guys in the know on the one shown...animal version may come later.  

Actually, the one I like the most is the one I don't think you can buy anywhere.  It's the one that has the appearance of wolf ears, with flaps coming down over the ears.  I'll have to see if I can find someone to put one together sometime.
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: Riley/MN on June 13, 2013, 10:12:15 PM
I got one - it didn't come out good... Someone was selling them (that's the wolf-ear hood I mentioned)
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: sse on June 13, 2013, 10:13:57 PM
Gotchya, but I've never seen anyone peddlin 'em...
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: Riley/MN on June 13, 2013, 10:15:04 PM
Might take me a day or two - gots som other bisniss to attend to...
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: Bison Horn on June 14, 2013, 01:13:04 AM
You might want to check out this site Alaska Spirit Crafts (http://www.alaskaspiritcrafts.com/) She makes fur mountainman and other fur hats.
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: Woodrock on June 14, 2013, 02:59:18 AM
I just made a wolf ear hood this week. Used an old wool Navy blanket, pattern from the Sketchbook, and took half an hour to sew using a blanket stitch. Tried it out on the dogs...........they did not recognize me, and the younger one went on attack.  The ears obviously work as a  disguise. I will try it hunting this fall.
Woody
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: sse on June 14, 2013, 09:19:40 AM
Quote from: "Woodrock"
I just made a wolf ear hood this week. Used an old wool Navy blanket, pattern from the Sketchbook, and took half an hour to sew using a blanket stitch. Tried it out on the dogs...........they did not recognize me, and the younger one went on attack.  The ears obviously work as a  disguise. I will try it hunting this fall.
Woody
Yeah, my guess it's a cold weather option.  I'd love to see a picture of it, preferably parked on yer head...
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: Woodrock on June 18, 2013, 02:07:34 AM
Here are the first two Wolf Head Hoods from last week. The grey one, and first is from a felted wool blend disaster blanket, whilst the second is from an old Navy wool blanket. I do not normally look this serious..must be from holding the camera, and taking my own photograph.
Woody
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj217/woodsideboats/Wolfheadhood001_zps96f5b004.jpg) (http://http)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj217/woodsideboats/Wolfheadhood002_zpsfc13af6e.jpg) (http://http)
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: greyhunter on June 18, 2013, 09:24:16 AM
I like the first one! Only problem with me wearing one of those hats hunting , is the coyote hunters around here! It would have to be flo orange. Looking good!
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: sse on June 18, 2013, 10:01:41 AM
Thanks a bunch, Woody, they look great...definitely need to get one of those...!
Title: Re: Am needing a mountain man hat...
Post by: LeeRoy on July 12, 2013, 07:09:26 AM
Woodrock

I vote for the gray, if it makes any difference.
Looking good !!!

LeeRoy