Christies "Swerford"

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I don't recall ever seeing any pics of this hat so I'll put up a few of mine, which I received this evening. Not the best quality or SA Indy hat around, but a nice hat for the price. I'm quite happy with this one - reminds me of my old HJs from years back (and which cost a considerable ammount more). Very nice rich colour and a better crown height (slightly lower) than the Christies Adventurer- Obviously would lend itself more for a LC or TOD bash - but I couldn't help giving it a bit of a Raiders look. I've had a great many hats, including a vintage Raiders era HJ and several ABs - and this one is of course this isnt on that level. But it is still a nice hat - more suited to my head than my old Henry. Probably won't be wearing it in the rain. Or maybe I might.. it's not expensive to replace.

I used to be obsessed with the Raiders hat - now I'm not so bothered. I used to wear a hat everyday and everywhere. Not so anymore - but I do like to at least have a brown fedora, especially for when I travel to new places. As such I think this fits the bill nicely.

[Mr. Fusion]

That's certainly a nice looking hat, Nick.

-Josh

[indywannabbe]

Thats nice. I was going to get a christy adventurer, but now im not too sure.
Silly question, but what is the better hat between the swerford and adventurer for the Indy look?

Also does anyone know if there is much difference between the Akubra adventurer david morgan and Akubra Federation IV?

[indybyrd24]

Nov 9, 2012 14:53:18 GMT -5 indywannabbe said:

Thats nice. I was going to get a christy adventurer, but now im not too sure.
Silly question, but what is the better hat between the swerford and adventurer for the Indy look?

Also does anyone know if there is much difference between the Akubra adventurer david morgan and Akubra Federation IV?

I cannot vouch for the Fed IV, but I have an Akubra Adventurer since retired somewhat when I got my Steele and Jones LC Explorador. The Adventurer is a nice hat, and it stands up to all the abuse that one wants to send it's way. I've wore mine in the rain, heat, dirt and it took it without a hitch. The color is darker than my S&J by a couple shades, but since it has about 4 years of dirt on it, its hard to tell. I've heard that the Fed is closer to the color than the Adventurer, but if you are looking for a hard wearing hat, then an Akubra is the way to go.

On another note, Nick, that is a nice lid!!

[indywannabbe]

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I cannot vouch for the Fed IV, but I have an Akubra Adventurer since retired somewhat when I got my Steele and Jones LC Explorador. The Adventurer is a nice hat, and it stands up to all the abuse that one wants to send it's way. I've wore mine in the rain, heat, dirt and it took it without a hitch. The color is darker than my S&J by a couple shades, but since it has about 4 years of dirt on it, its hard to tell. I've heard that the Fed is closer to the color than the Adventurer, but if you are looking for a hard wearing hat, then an Akubra is the way to go.

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Thanks for info but i fear the akubra david morgan will be similar to my akubra fed and is probably a little more expensive than the rest. That is why im opting for either a Christy swerford like the pics, or Christy adventurer.

Im finding it hard to decide between the swerford and christy adventurer.