Jaan Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Hello everyone, I shoot Classic Cowboy sometime so no straw or palm hats. Right now I have a black wool Stetson that's brutal to wear in the heat. What other options are there? I've looked at leather and I saw an inexpensive cotton canvas cowboy hat (very close to a Gus style). Would either of those fly? Is leather less hot than wool felt? One of my problems is that I have a size 8 head. I can wear XXL if I stretch it a bit. Much less variety to pick from. Thanks ahead of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I shoot nothing but CC and in hot weather I still wear one of my wool or beaver blend hats but I regularly lift my hat off and pour water over my head as well as keep my silk wild rags soaked in water. This with drinking plenty of water gets it done for me. Sometimes I'll drink Gatorade and that really seems to keep things balanced on the hottest/humidest days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I carry some ice in the little ice chest in my gun cart and throughout the match I’ll take my hat off and put a few ice cubes on my head and put the hat back on and that does a pretty good job of keeping me cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Heck, I've heard Yul is so cool, the ice don't melt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowdy Ranger Rick Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Yep, silk rag or bandana worn as pirate headcover soaked in cold water under hat. You'll need a thin material or slight size larger hat. I use a neck gaiter that stretches easy, and is also my current choice for face cover when I go out. In Winter I wear them under my hat to pull down over my ears. In the Summer the neck gaiter is large enough to soak in cold water and stretch to completely cover my whole head. It feels really good in 95 degree heat and sun when outside shooting. RRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I don't shoot CC but maybe you can try something like this to keep you cool Bandana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I shoot Classic Cowboy. The hat in my profile is a 4X fur felt Resistol Silver Belly color. It is the coolest hat I have, it's even better than a straw hat. Light color, High crown, wide brim and fur felt. All that being said I'm fairly tolerant of hot weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WymoreWrangler SASS 46187L Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Take out the lining of the hat, that should help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I've seen Cowboys put small ice packs under their hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hills Barb Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I shoot classic too. Summer in PA means temps in the 80s-90s with humidity figures to match. I wet my bandanna. Keep cooling towels on hand. Drop ice down my shirt.....whatever it takes to feel cooler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Use evaporative bead neckerchief. If you cool your throat, you cool your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Get a beat up old white or silver belly hat and shoot a few holes in the crown for ventilation. Replace the leather sweatband with an absorbent cloth hatband from another hat, or make one out of a couple layers of terry cloth. Sweat stains show character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Quart zip lock with a few ice cubes in it under your hat. Put a few extras in your cooler. As one melts put a fresh one under your hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Something lighter than Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innocent Bystander SASS #24171 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 The higher the crown the better. If you can find a Texas Torpedo in your size that's what I would recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Davey Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 10 hours ago, Rowdy Ranger Rick said: Yep, silk rag or bandana worn as pirate headcover soaked in cold water under hat. You'll need a thin material or slight size larger hat. I use a neck gaiter that stretches easy, and is also my current choice for face cover when I go out. In Winter I wear them under my hat to pull down over my ears. In the Summer the neck gaiter is large enough to soak in cold water and stretch to completely cover my whole head. It feels really good in 95 degree heat and sun when outside shooting. RRR 95 degree heat what do you do in the summer (Phoenix 115) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLFY Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 That shows some true dedication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Clark Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 5 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said: Get a beat up old white or silver belly hat and shoot a few holes in the crown for ventilation. Replace the leather sweatband with an absorbent cloth hatband from another hat, or make one out of a couple layers of terry cloth. If you don’t want to blow holes in your hat you can have any decent western hat store put some vent hole eyelets in a felt or straw for only a few bucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, Navy Davey said: 95 degree heat what do you do in the summer (Phoenix 115) Our 95 degree heat includes 95% humidity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Equanimous Phil Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 said: Light color 6 hours ago, Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L said: Something lighter than Black Yeah, switch sides and just be one of the good guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I find that the best way to keep fairly cool overall is to wear 100% cotton all over, That means to wear undershorts, a t-shirt (I wear black), pants, and a regular shirt...all cotton. I wear a 100% silk wild rag and a black or brown beaver- blend hat. The cotton and silk absorbs all the sweat, sucks it up, and the hot air dries it out of your clothing and hat very quickly. The hat will keep your head/face cool, whether you believe it or not. NO POLYESTER, even a blend, in anything you wear...period. It’s the worst thing you can wear. In the winter, poly makes you cold, and it the summer, it makes you hot. In the summer, a lightweight wool shirt with a cotton t-shirt will help keep you cool. Again, absolutely NO polyester or poly blends in any of your clothing. Don’t unbutton your shirt or take off your hat. If you have to wipe your face, use a different silk bandanna (from your pocket), or a cotton handkerchief. It is a system that works....the only synthetic I wear is lightweight “business” socks with my boots. Having said all that,......there is only one digression from the “no synthetics rule,” and that is Rayon. A Rayon/cotton blend works well, BUT, you rarely see Rayon anything, anymore, anyway. Cat Brules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
County Jr Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 10 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said: Get a beat up old white or silver belly hat and shoot a few holes in the crown for ventilation. Replace the leather sweatband with an absorbent cloth hatband from another hat, or make one out of a couple layers of terry cloth. Sweat stains show character. I like that idea, and I have a worn silverbelly Stetson 10X I just replaced with a D Bar J 100X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Rick Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 A wool felt hat is hot. Beaver felt hats are not as hot, but cost considerably more. Further, hot is a relative term. Just like "pretty". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Simple solution would be DON'T shoot Classic Cowboy if it;s really really hot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowdy Ranger Rick Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 14 hours ago, Tyrel Cody said: Our 95 degree heat includes 95% humidity... Yep, 95 degree and high humidity is about my limit, I stay home. RRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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