OUTBACK HATS MADISON RIVER vs HILLS HATS MILFORD 

Good comparisons Jared. They are surprisingly quite different in weight and structure but both seem equally robust. I gave this Outback hat to a friend and she loves it for around the farm.

Thanks for commenting. Akubra's are a great choice. I have settled on a modified Akubra Riverina as my bush/work hat. After use I found this Hills Hat did not hold up to what I needed out of it.

Thanks John.

I was the same bro. But ever since I tried out a Selke oilskin I have been seeing the benefits. They still can't beat a wool beanie for me though.

Been hard to get time to get out there over these last few months. I am looking at possibly a bit of a lifestyle change which should give me more bush time. Thanks for commenting Jason

I just checked them out Les. The MacKenzie looks solid as bro.

Thanks Jas. The Kodiak is one of Outbacks biggest sellers. Outback make great hats.

@@southernlandsolo7839 oh, thanks for the tip about the little sleeve pocket in the roof of the hat, very cool i didnt know it was there.🙂👍 i might put a couple of celluloid guitar picks in there as back up fire starters. Cheers dave

@@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897 Thanks for the tip bro. I didn't know about those firestarters.

@@southernlandsolo7839 all good dave, on ali express. Make sure they are the celluloid ones.

That's the one Todd. Looks like a great piece of kit. I did an earlier video on it's unboxing but I have yet to use it full-on in the bush.

57cm to 58cm according to my Akubra.

@@southernlandsolo7839 Thank you sir!

If you are in the USA try this link. Thanks for watching www.villagehatshop.com/product/all/451139-133567/the-milford-wax-cotton-fedora-hat.html

In this video it is its original dark earth brown. It later failed miserably for waterproofing, in a very light shower. So I waxed it with SnoSeal which darkened it more, almost to a black colour.

@@southernlandsolo7839 How do you find the breathability prior to SnoSealing it?

​@@travishowell7992 Before the SnoSeal I found the hat too warm and not very breathable. I knew the SnoSeal would reduce the breathability further but at least I would have a warm, water resistant winter hat.

Since this video I have retired my Hills Hat Milford as it is not suitable for my needs i.e. low breathability leading to quick heat build up and sweating, very low resistance to light rain. It is still a good well made hat without the SnoSealing. It is comfortable, it keeps the head warm from the wind and shades the face and neck from the winter sun and when driving, it looks like a quality product not a cheapo. I would use it in the cool/cold outdoors if I was not exerting myself too much , maybe camping, at an outdoors event, fishing.

Where do you live Travis?