The history behind the pith helmet is fascinating. Wearing one risks looking like Don Estelle (best known as Gunner "Lofty" Sugden in It Ain't Half Hot Mum). None the less, a pith helmet just looks stylish - especially the authentic ones. Panama hats are lighter, rollable, packable, and generally more practical for sun-protection in the modern age. It's nice to know there's someone that still cares about this icon, and collects 👍🏻.
Love pith helmets. There's several stores that sell them where I live. US Marine Corp still wear sun helmets in a ceremonial manner for firearm instructors, a plastic form unfortunately. US postal carriers also still wear them regularly, again a plastic version. Of course Melania Trump looking fantastic in one on her trip to Africa. Don't forget the bugari is it to be dipped in water to cool the wearer
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The history behind the pith helmet is fascinating. Wearing one risks looking like Don Estelle (best known as Gunner "Lofty" Sugden in It Ain't Half Hot Mum). None the less, a pith helmet just looks stylish - especially the authentic ones. Panama hats are lighter, rollable, packable, and generally more practical for sun-protection in the modern age. It's nice to know there's someone that still cares about this icon, and collects 👍🏻.
Love pith helmets. There's several stores that sell them where I live. US Marine Corp still wear sun helmets in a ceremonial manner for firearm instructors, a plastic form unfortunately. US postal carriers also still wear them regularly, again a plastic version. Of course Melania Trump looking fantastic in one on her trip to Africa.
Don't forget the bugari is it to be dipped in water to cool the wearer
Much thanks for the vid.You are looking very good with it on.
Very pucker old chap. Cheerio.
Does anyone make real pith helmets today? I’ve tried buying some but they always turn out to be the same Vietnamese made fakes.
I'm afraid I don't know for sure. I would think there must be someone making them but have never tried to buy a new one.