"New" PF Hat Group Buy: Feeler

[MGW]

It's a Nickleback song that's been doctored. But they sound about that bad and listening to their songs drops IQ points.


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[DI1]

I'm not really into a combo PF/TLG logo -- mostly because I don't think Todd would have been into it. But maybe we can do a special edition thing if it's fair subdued and not too garish (and I can get his wife to sign off on the idea).

Here are a few versions of an idea that I very quickly threw together. If the letter forms look "off" that's because I drew everything by hand and they aren't fonts (at the very least I probably need to round off some of the outer corners of the G). These aren't meant to be finished products, just a quick demonstration of an idea.

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The P and F are supposed to look like the P and F from the watch face.

These are something I'd envision fairly small (maybe an inch tall) on the back of the hat or as a small patch.

Tom,
I like the second one. Would be great to have a subdued gray hat with that logo.

[RJ]

Did some web searching today for a web site that offered hats and embroidery.
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Ended up here:

http://www.customizedwear.com/

Anyone have experience with them?

[voodoo_man]

I think the best thing to do is focus on finding a good base hat first and not looking for a place to embroider the hat. Shitty hats are everywhere. So are embroidery services. Focus on the hat I'm not going to sign off on a hat with a button on top (unless it comes with a check large enough to qualify as fuck you money -- and that amount gets smaller and smaller every day so who knows). That's how much I hate buttons on hats. Additionally, we're going to need at least two sizes even if they are adjustable. One size will NOT work.

I despise wearing a hat with a center button thing. Makes my head hurt when I wear ear protection.

Twelve pages and I had already posted this on page #2.

You are slacking.

[RJ]

I think the best thing to do is focus on finding a good base hat first and not looking for a place to embroider the hat. Shitty hats are everywhere. So are embroidery services. Focus on the hat. I'm not going to sign off on a hat with a button on top (unless it comes with a check large enough to qualify as fuck you money -- and that amount gets smaller and smaller every day so who knows). That's how much I hate buttons on hats. Additionally, we're going to need at least two sizes even if they are adjustable. One size will NOT work.

As far as non-fitted caps go, I really like the hats sold by go ruck. They have a buttonless crown and a big Velcro field. If y'all just did a morale patch I'd be set.

http://www.goruck.com/tac-hat-mesh-black-/p/GEAR-000081
http://www.goruck.com/tac-hat-ripsto.../p/GEAR-000093

Tom, so far, the Goruck hat posted by JAD is the only one I've seen with no button.

It is a black hat with a velcro patch friendly front.



If the "patch" concept was reconsidered, I'd be good with the goruck+patch combo.

Goruck also appears to be veteran owned, but I don't know anything about the owner.

[RJ]

Button-free hats are pretty common. SKD has a couple. So does Arc'teryx. RE Factor does too. Even Condor. Several manufacturers have button-less hats (I know Magpul does, and so does Daniel Defense). Lots of options for button-free.

Ok, I'll look into those and see if they fit the criteria.

So far, I have:

- Buttonless
- Two sizes
- Gray or nondescript
- Not be shitty

Question: If the goruck hat was available without a velcro patch base, would that fit the bill?

[orionz06]

Question: If the goruck hat was available without a velcro patch base, would that fit the bill?

No because it's GoRuck.

[RJ]

No because it's GoRuck.

Not tracking.

Is this another case of an online supplier having a bad reputation?

[RJ]

Honestly, I'd have to try a sample hat first but probably "yes" as far as I'm concerned.

ETA: I see that it only comes in one adjustable size. Perhaps they've cracked the code on making a one-size-fits-most/all that doesn't suck.

Ok, that helps. I''ll use it as a yardstick in evaluating the other options.

[RJ]

I have no idea what anyone is talking about.

Sorry Tom, I clarified my post #119. I was not sure what Orizon06 meant about GoRuck being unacceptable.