Re: [Paddlewise] A new spring hat

From: Jeff Bingham <kayakjef_at_bellsouth.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 20:00:49 -0400
on 4/12/04 1:09 PM, Tony at tony_at_tesar-reynes.com wrote:

> My old OR rain hat gave up its ghost recently and I need replacement. It has
> kept me dry in many places that I would love to go back and visit.The first
> thought was to buy another one. Then I started looking on the web. The
> Kokatat Nor'wester looked nice but pricey.
> 
> I wear a rain hat on my kayak, hiking, etc. I wear glasses and like a wide
> brim. Any suggestions out there to justify the price or find a good
> alternative.

Try the Watership Trading Companie "Seabird"
I have found this to be the most comfortable.
There supplex version dries in a flash but is a little loose in the wind.
They make a stiffer duck cloth version that might be better for less
tropical areas than South Florida.

Jeffrey Bingham
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