Big Head

[stevewool]

7 hours ago, BrettGC said:

I have a big head.  When I was in the Navy my hats had to be ordered in specially, my hat size is "XL" (23.5 - 24inch, 59-61cm). I have a shaved head, it's a sunburn magnet.  

Now the problem is this:  I prefer broad brim hats to cover all the real estate up there as well as my neck but I don't like "floppy" hats, I prefer fedoras etc.  I don't like ball caps.  I'll be back in Phils next week but don't want to travel with my expensive broad brimmers as they're likely to be crushed etc on the plane.  It is bloody difficult to find a hat in Phils that fits me. 

Any other cranially abundant members have a solution for me? 

And yes, I learnt my lesson with clothing sizes there years back.  "L" here in Australia translates to at least "XL" there.  

All hail the land of the diminutive!

http://www.ubs.iastate.edu/hat_sizing_chart.html

 

What about a Balaclava, that would cover everything .

[Guy F.]

Keep in mind that it's the same with motorcycle helmets. If you need a large one, bring your own.

[Kuya John]

Here's another solution......

[bows00]

I feel sorry for the Filipina that has to give birth to your big headed kids...

[mogo51]

17 hours ago, BrettGC said:

I have a big head.  When I was in the Navy my hats had to be ordered in specially, my hat size is "XL" (23.5 - 24inch, 59-61cm). I have a shaved head, it's a sunburn magnet.  

Now the problem is this:  I prefer broad brim hats to cover all the real estate up there as well as my neck but I don't like "floppy" hats, I prefer fedoras etc.  I don't like ball caps.  I'll be back in Phils next week but don't want to travel with my expensive broad brimmers as they're likely to be crushed etc on the plane.  It is bloody difficult to find a hat in Phils that fits me. 

Any other cranially abundant members have a solution for me? 

And yes, I learnt my lesson with clothing sizes there years back.  "L" here in Australia translates to at least "XL" there.  

All hail the land of the diminutive!

http://www.ubs.iastate.edu/hat_sizing_chart.html

 

You obviously needed the extra room to accommodate all your intelligence Brett.  Safe trip.

[Mike J]

I brought my favorite cowboy hat four years ago.  Wore it onto the plane and then carefully stowed it in the overhead during flight.  Worked fine.  If no room in the overhead the stewardess would probably be willing to put it up front where it was safe.

[not so old china hand]

How about a folding Panama hat? One of those that can be rolled-up and fitted into a cigar tube.

[Old55]

Go native. Get a hunk of cardboard one size fits all.

[BrettGC]

4 hours ago, bows00 said:

I feel sorry for the Filipina that has to give birth to your big headed kids...

Those days are over for me.   I love my vasectomy!

[BrettGC]

27 minutes ago, not so old china hand said:

How about a folding Panama hat? One of those that can be rolled-up and fitted into a cigar tube.

I didn't even know they existed!  Just found this:

http://www.hatsbythe100.com.au/mens/foldable-hats.html

Thanks for the tip