One of THE BEST Selling Akubras On The Market (And For Good Reason) - Akubra Cattleman

[@coleparker]

I have two Akubras. The one I wear for my fieldwork is the Army Slouch hat. I have bought three of them over the last 40 plus years. The reason I favor them for my field work is the fact they have chin straps, and the outer pugee band helps soak up the sweat ( I work in the Mojave Desert). For the price and durability few hats can beat it.

[@goldersromatoowoomba372]

Brilliant! How long do you find that they last you in those conditions?

[@coleparker]

@@goldersromatoowoomba372 If you take care of the hats as suggested, by that I mean an occasional cleaning, I found that an Army slouch hat can last anywhere from 10 to 12 years. I never went through all that much trouble, so mind lasted 6 to 8 years in good condition, and another 2 to 4 years in a beat up (As one might say having character) condition, before I felt I had to replace it. As you say, anyone buying an Akubra needs to buy it a size larger, because the inner band will shrink down a size, no matter how hard you try.

[@goldersromatoowoomba372]

That sounds about the same for the other styles as well. Thanks for sharing :)

[@retroman71]

I love my cattleman, i have had it now for about 6 years & its a hat that will last me a life time. I use a Akubra Hat Jack to keep its size.

[@goldersromatoowoomba372]

The Hat Jack is a great tool!

[@aussienscale]

Exactly, carry an Akubra on ya noggin, they are made to be worn !!

[@goldersromatoowoomba372]

Haha so true!

[@Cedrus1952]

I love my stockman!

[@goldersromatoowoomba372]

Glad to hear it!

[@k9six185]

Got one …..love it

[@goldersromatoowoomba372]

Awesome!

[@samebloke]

I would have got the cattleman if it didn't have a hem around the edge of the brim. I have been wearing the bronco for three years but got the Territory recently and love it

[@goldersromatoowoomba372]

Is it just the style you don't like with them hem or has it caused you issues in the past?

[@samebloke]

@goldersromatoowoomba372 I am not too keen on the style of a hem but also imagine the hem could start pulling away over time

[@goldersromatoowoomba372]

Yeah fair enough but I will say that we haven't seen the hem pull away yet.

[@stevejohnson810]

the real akubras were made from rabbit fur

[@goldersromatoowoomba372]

Hi Steve, you are 100% correct!

[@6226superhurricane]

still are.

[@birgitklopf921]

yes and still made with ( fur felt