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Chuck Tribolet posted 11-20-2009 10:32 PM ET (US)
A "Dork Hat" is a cap with earmuffs and a chin strap. Think
Elmer Fudd or Floyd R. Turbo plus a chin strap. These are really
great on the boat. They keep your head warm and don't blow off.
Mine is getting, to be polite, experienced.
These used to be fairly available. Mine came from West Marine
(they called them Orca Hats), Linda's came from REI. Neither
source has them anymore,n and we've been hunting high and low and
haven't found any.
Anybody seen one for sale lately?

Chuck

mjwhaler posted 11-20-2009 11:03 PM ET (US)
Check out LLBean:
http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ CategoryDisplay?page=mad-bomber-hat&categoryId=45061&storeId=1& catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=502860&cat4=502857&shop_method=pp& feat=502857-sub2&np=Y
or Outdoor Research
http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/browse/Headwear/All.html
or Cabela's
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display. jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/subcategory/subcategory-index.jsp.13_A& _DAV=&returnPage=&rid=&returnQueryString=&navAction=push&navCount=0& parentId=cat21082&id=cat110004&cmCat=MainCatcat21082-cat601375
good luck!
David Pendleton posted 11-20-2009 11:13 PM ET (US)
I bought my father-in-law one from Filson.
BlueMax posted 11-21-2009 12:40 AM ET (US)
Cabelas Outdoor:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item. jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A& _DAV=MainCatcat470076-cat470165_TGP&id=0015544941690a&navCount=1& podId=0015544&parentId=cat470165&masterpathid=&navAction=push& catalogCode=UK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true
BlueMax posted 11-21-2009 12:41 AM ET (US)
I really need to start reading other posts completely before chiming in....
Jeff posted 11-21-2009 09:11 AM ET (US)
Ah Chuck you are talking about a "Took" (said like Two-k) eh... At least that is what they are called in the great white north. Check
www.grundens.com as they should have them for marine use.
Jeff posted 11-21-2009 10:10 AM ET (US)
Good call on Filson Dave.
http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2092238&cp=2069836. 2064999.2118244&parentPage=family
lizard posted 11-21-2009 11:42 AM ET (US)
These used to be called Troopers Hats, here in CT. Postal carriers also wore them. They are often fleece lined and snap under the chin.
I would avoid a cap with rabbit fur while boating. It gets wets, stays wet, and is heavy when it is wet. You want a wicking material, like fleece. Plus, the rabbit is happier with its fur on.
I have one with fleece and it is roasty, toasty with it on. A must have. The other consideration is a balaclava, which covers the head and incorporates good neck protection as well, without a scarf, which can get in the way.
My feet used to get so cold when I skied and I asked the pro what I could get (meaning good socks) to keep my feet warm. He replied "a better hat".
BlueMax posted 11-21-2009 01:16 PM ET (US)
Good call on the fur - More like this then, Cabela's Arctic Fleece Dry-Plus® Balaclava:
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item. jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A& _DAV=MainCatcat470076-cat600864-cat470165&id=0040137943190a&navCount=1& podId=0040137943190&parentId=cat470165&masterpathid=&navAction=push& catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true
Chuck Tribolet posted 11-22-2009 03:31 AM ET (US)
Turns out Port Supply (West's wholesale branch) still carries
them. And they are likely made by a company called Orca
Outdoor up in San Rafael.
But Linda had already found some in a surplus store in San
Jose.
The ones we have have a nylon outer shell, a fleece inner
shell, and a velcroed chin strap.

Chuck
Hoosier posted 11-22-2009 04:36 PM ET (US)
This one isn't so "dorky", it actually looks like a good boat hat.
http://www.columbia.com/mens-accessories/men-accessories,default,sc. html?q=Hats&sz=1&start=10
PeteB88 posted 11-22-2009 09:29 PM ET (US)
Here's the real thing... had my sister in law bring one back from Nova Scotia, Whaler Dale's dad was from Nova Scotia and Dale had one so I had to get one too. Awesome - -
http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=2&cat=2,42407,33245&p=10267

I wore the real deal pre-yuppie Filson wax cotton brim out west for years, still have it - no sissy leather band, gotta get it out and wax it up. I must admit I have the leather band one as well nephews got me for Christmas a few years ago and the wool hats are out of control.
lizard posted 11-22-2009 10:48 PM ET (US)
This is the one I have:
http://proshopcache.patriots.com/index.cfm?fa=browse.detail&pdid=105&pid=3336&sdid=165&return=fa=browse.list&pdid=105&stid=0&sdid=165&max=1000
BlueMax posted 11-23-2009 07:22 AM ET (US)
Good find hoosier, I like that boobie - but,man, Pete's got the real deal right there - that is a classic "must have" IMHO. Think I'll order one of each just to have, might even take 'em on the boat.
BlueMax posted 11-23-2009 07:23 AM ET (US)
Shoot - wrong website - ;-)
I meant boonie.
prj posted 11-23-2009 12:51 PM ET (US)
I believe that the typical generic name for this hat, at least in the Great Lakes region, is the Stormy Kromer. The wool cap with optional ear flaps.
http://www.stormykromer.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1

BlueMax posted 11-23-2009 09:40 PM ET (US)
or the Elmer Fudd....
PeteB88 posted 11-24-2009 12:07 PM ET (US)
Here is the Filson Original Tin hat I got in Seattle at the company store back in early 80s - glad they still make them. Still have mine but it needs to be scrubbed and rewaxed.
http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2092232&cp=2064999.2118241&parentPage=family
I've caught a lot of Steelhead under that brim and in nasty rainy Oregon conditions.
17 bodega posted 11-26-2009 10:06 PM ET (US)
I have the REI version, which is plenty dorky...but nice and warm. They also made one that was like a Tilley with a "fishermans hat" brim but a sort of beanie hat lining with the fleece covering for the ears. Both versions had a Gore Tex type of lining and were SUPER warm. Being a follically challenged dude... I be way into hats!
17 bodega posted 11-26-2009 10:11 PM ET (US)
Here's the one I have.. I think this meets the "dork" criteria...
http://www.rei.com/product/790908
Hoosier posted 11-27-2009 08:30 AM ET (US)
This is the style I've used for about 20 years, great hat for cold weather and it doesn't blow off in the wind.
http://www.shopwiki.com/Radar+Knit+Cap
Chuck Tribolet posted 11-28-2009 10:34 AM ET (US)
Steve: That REI hat just what I was looking for, and Linda
even managed to scare some up at the San Jose REI store.
Thanx.

Chuck
17 bodega posted 11-28-2009 09:45 PM ET (US)
Long live the Dork Hat!
;-)
cohasett73 posted 12-03-2009 08:05 AM ET (US)
Chuck,
This is the real thing.
http://www.zephron.ca/hats.html
Tom from Rubicon,WI
BravoWhiskey posted 12-03-2009 10:19 AM ET (US)
Does this not count?
http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=1586193#

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Author	Topic: Dork Hats
Chuck Tribolet	posted 11-20-2009 10:32 PM ET (US) A "Dork Hat" is a cap with earmuffs and a chin strap. Think Elmer Fudd or Floyd R. Turbo plus a chin strap. These are really great on the boat. They keep your head warm and don't blow off. Mine is getting, to be polite, experienced. These used to be fairly available. Mine came from West Marine (they called them Orca Hats), Linda's came from REI. Neither source has them anymore,n and we've been hunting high and low and haven't found any. Anybody seen one for sale lately? Chuck
mjwhaler	posted 11-20-2009 11:03 PM ET (US) Check out LLBean: http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ CategoryDisplay?page=mad-bomber-hat&categoryId=45061&storeId=1& catalogId=1&langId=-1&parentCategory=502860&cat4=502857&shop_method=pp& feat=502857-sub2&np=Y or Outdoor Research http://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/browse/Headwear/All.html or Cabela's http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display. jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/subcategory/subcategory-index.jsp.13_A& _DAV=&returnPage=&rid=&returnQueryString=&navAction=push&navCount=0& parentId=cat21082&id=cat110004&cmCat=MainCatcat21082-cat601375 good luck!
David Pendleton	posted 11-20-2009 11:13 PM ET (US) I bought my father-in-law one from Filson.
BlueMax	posted 11-21-2009 12:40 AM ET (US) Cabelas Outdoor: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item. jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A& _DAV=MainCatcat470076-cat470165_TGP&id=0015544941690a&navCount=1& podId=0015544&parentId=cat470165&masterpathid=&navAction=push& catalogCode=UK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true
BlueMax	posted 11-21-2009 12:41 AM ET (US) I really need to start reading other posts completely before chiming in....
Jeff	posted 11-21-2009 09:11 AM ET (US) Ah Chuck you are talking about a "Took" (said like Two-k) eh... At least that is what they are called in the great white north. Check www.grundens.com as they should have them for marine use.
Jeff	posted 11-21-2009 10:10 AM ET (US) Good call on Filson Dave. http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2092238&cp=2069836. 2064999.2118244&parentPage=family
lizard	posted 11-21-2009 11:42 AM ET (US) These used to be called Troopers Hats, here in CT. Postal carriers also wore them. They are often fleece lined and snap under the chin. I would avoid a cap with rabbit fur while boating. It gets wets, stays wet, and is heavy when it is wet. You want a wicking material, like fleece. Plus, the rabbit is happier with its fur on. I have one with fleece and it is roasty, toasty with it on. A must have. The other consideration is a balaclava, which covers the head and incorporates good neck protection as well, without a scarf, which can get in the way. My feet used to get so cold when I skied and I asked the pro what I could get (meaning good socks) to keep my feet warm. He replied "a better hat".
BlueMax	posted 11-21-2009 01:16 PM ET (US) Good call on the fur - More like this then, Cabela's Arctic Fleece Dry-Plus® Balaclava: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item. jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A& _DAV=MainCatcat470076-cat600864-cat470165&id=0040137943190a&navCount=1& podId=0040137943190&parentId=cat470165&masterpathid=&navAction=push& catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&hasJS=true
Chuck Tribolet	posted 11-22-2009 03:31 AM ET (US) Turns out Port Supply (West's wholesale branch) still carries them. And they are likely made by a company called Orca Outdoor up in San Rafael. But Linda had already found some in a surplus store in San Jose. The ones we have have a nylon outer shell, a fleece inner shell, and a velcroed chin strap. Chuck
Hoosier	posted 11-22-2009 04:36 PM ET (US) This one isn't so "dorky", it actually looks like a good boat hat. http://www.columbia.com/mens-accessories/men-accessories,default,sc. html?q=Hats&sz=1&start=10
PeteB88	posted 11-22-2009 09:29 PM ET (US) Here's the real thing... had my sister in law bring one back from Nova Scotia, Whaler Dale's dad was from Nova Scotia and Dale had one so I had to get one too. Awesome - - http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=2&cat=2,42407,33245&p=10267 I wore the real deal pre-yuppie Filson wax cotton brim out west for years, still have it - no sissy leather band, gotta get it out and wax it up. I must admit I have the leather band one as well nephews got me for Christmas a few years ago and the wool hats are out of control.
lizard	posted 11-22-2009 10:48 PM ET (US) This is the one I have: http://proshopcache.patriots.com/index.cfm?fa=browse.detail&pdid=105&pid=3336&sdid=165&return=fa=browse.list&pdid=105&stid=0&sdid=165&max=1000
BlueMax	posted 11-23-2009 07:22 AM ET (US) Good find hoosier, I like that boobie - but,man, Pete's got the real deal right there - that is a classic "must have" IMHO. Think I'll order one of each just to have, might even take 'em on the boat.
BlueMax	posted 11-23-2009 07:23 AM ET (US) Shoot - wrong website - ;-) I meant boonie.
prj	posted 11-23-2009 12:51 PM ET (US) I believe that the typical generic name for this hat, at least in the Great Lakes region, is the Stormy Kromer. The wool cap with optional ear flaps. http://www.stormykromer.com/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1
BlueMax	posted 11-23-2009 09:40 PM ET (US) or the Elmer Fudd....
PeteB88	posted 11-24-2009 12:07 PM ET (US) Here is the Filson Original Tin hat I got in Seattle at the company store back in early 80s - glad they still make them. Still have mine but it needs to be scrubbed and rewaxed. http://www.filson.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2092232&cp=2064999.2118241&parentPage=family I've caught a lot of Steelhead under that brim and in nasty rainy Oregon conditions.
17 bodega	posted 11-26-2009 10:06 PM ET (US) I have the REI version, which is plenty dorky...but nice and warm. They also made one that was like a Tilley with a "fishermans hat" brim but a sort of beanie hat lining with the fleece covering for the ears. Both versions had a Gore Tex type of lining and were SUPER warm. Being a follically challenged dude... I be way into hats!
17 bodega	posted 11-26-2009 10:11 PM ET (US) Here's the one I have.. I think this meets the "dork" criteria... http://www.rei.com/product/790908
Hoosier	posted 11-27-2009 08:30 AM ET (US) This is the style I've used for about 20 years, great hat for cold weather and it doesn't blow off in the wind. http://www.shopwiki.com/Radar+Knit+Cap
Chuck Tribolet	posted 11-28-2009 10:34 AM ET (US) Steve: That REI hat just what I was looking for, and Linda even managed to scare some up at the San Jose REI store. Thanx. Chuck
17 bodega	posted 11-28-2009 09:45 PM ET (US) Long live the Dork Hat! ;-)
cohasett73	posted 12-03-2009 08:05 AM ET (US) Chuck, This is the real thing. http://www.zephron.ca/hats.html Tom from Rubicon,WI
BravoWhiskey	posted 12-03-2009 10:19 AM ET (US) Does this not count? http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=1586193#