Zombie Hat

I have been meaning to post my experiance with Real Deal Brazil for some time.

I ordered two RDB hats at the end of 2009 and used a coupon to get the second one at half price. Well I screwed up and my coupon didn't go through. I called and they honored the coupon and credited my account. After ordering I waited past the average delivery time and they didn't show up (I wasn't to worried because of the holidays). But I sent an email off checking the status anyway. I received a quick response and it turns out I entered the wrong shipping address. The hats hadn't been returned yet but the Customer Service gal sent me a new shipment out right away. When I got the hats I couldn't be happier, they were high quality and fit well. I blew it twice on this order and Real Deal Brazil came through. I want to let everyone know this is a top notch product with great costomer service. They look really nice with Bussekin blades too!

Cool hat <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Those hats are so cool. I think you just convinced me to get one. It's always a huge plus when a company has top notch customer service.

I love mine !

The large was bigger for me then I thought, so I exchanged it for a medium ($2.50 for return shipping), it came very quick. Great hat, can't wait for it to get more sunny so I can wear it more.

so what size should i get? i dont have a super huge head. i would say i have a medium size. so would the medium be good for me? or do their sizes run small or big?

Use their measurements mine fit great

That's a really tough call since everyone has difference shaped heads. When I measured my head with a piece of paracord,I was in between a 22" (med) and 23" (lrg). I went with the large in case and it did fit but strong winds would definitely knock it off. I plan to wear it to the beach and hikes and that can get windy, so I exchanged it for a medium, perfect fit for my head.

Did you play football? I was a green helmet if that helps, haha.

I just treated mine with a good water proofing and man does this thing shed water now.

Very nice! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Agreed, it's safe go with their measurements. I was in between and they both fit but I liked it a bit more snug.

I would also recommend this hat, I bought one last year and use it every time I visit our property in North Georgia.

[censored],I do need a replacement for my filson.
Are they heavy?

Nice Hat, I keep thinking about those myself... but I don't wear hats. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Nope bout the same as my boonie.

Cool thanks Seth.

Great hat, if your measurement is in between I would suggest the bigger size. Mine is L and fits great, my son has a medium and it would'be been too tight.

thanks for all the help guys! depending how my next check is i might just order one this friday.

i have an australian digger hat..i think they are sweet

Very Cool. I dont know about you but I think they are one of the most comfortable hats I have ever had on my punkin

Dan

Oh man, now you guys have ME thinking about this hat! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

PK, I have one too. They are great. When you order, I've heard that you can request a darker color. I think the darker ones look a little bit better.

nice, i think ill ask for a darker one. thanks for the heads up kuanomar!

Thanks much for the heads up seth
been lookin at them hats for a while
gonna grab one now

If you have a son, you better get two. When I wear mine, my youngest kid grabs it and puts it on. I'll have to order him one soon.

That's a great pic kuanomar - the kids are really cute! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thanks PK. The one wearing that hat is mine. The little girl is his second cousin.

Here's my other son and I on the top of the Mesa in Warm Springs, Oregon.

That is a terrific Father/Son picture - I hope you have a copy framed! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Mind if I ask what you used?

Great pics there, looks like your boys are happy guys in the outdoors!

Thanks Sumo. Yeah, they love the outdoors. We spend as much time outside as possible. Isaac, my oldest loves going on hikes.

Kuanomar, do you live in Oregon or were you just visiting?

We were just visiting. We would go to Warm Springs when I was a kid. It's a great place. But, I live in Central Washington. Just outside of Yakima on the Yakama Reservation. Perfect place for those who love the outdoors.

Can someone show me the inside? The 'head band' and such. I think that might give a better idea about the size needed. Also, do they stretch at all?
I measured my head with some paracord and came up with 23" which (according to the RDB size chart) makes me a large BUT I don't want wind blowing it off. If I go medium am I gonna be able to get it on?

Thanks kuanomar! GREAT pic. Exactly what I wanted. Doesn't look like it'll stretch much. Think my big head's gonna need the large. Again, thanks fo ra speedy reply.

No problem.

Gotta get me one of those eventually. Nice pic of you and your boy. Be careful, they grow up fast.

Sig,

Thanks, they do grow up fast. That's why I'm blessed to work from home. I get to spend a ton of time with them. AND I have another boy on the way.

Thanks for showing me something else to spend money on... Just ordered one! I swear everytime I look on this board I see something else I want.

You are welcome Vegassig.

Do you find that the RDB hats stretch at all kuanomar? It doesn'l LOOK like they would BUT looks can be deceiving.

Yeah, there some stretch. It's not stiff like a Filson.

Whoops, I take that back. It feels like it stretches because of the elastic on the inside. That outside does not stretch.

Oh. Good to know. Thanks. I think I'm gonna stick with the large and send it back if need be.
Actually, I think I will get BOTH Lg and Med and sell which eva doesn't fit. Now I'm thinking clear. Maybe someone will wanna partial trade for a blade? Never know.

Ok...so you guys got me all jazzed about these hats, as I've been looking for a new "beater" for the woods...fishing, hunting, etc. Well, I knew I had a big noggin'...but heck, I'm an XL. They don't even have them in stock, and are waiting on a shipment from Brazil <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> Stoopid big head of mine, always gets in the way <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />

GOT MINE!!! Wooo...super cool hat!

Pics will come this weekend...with the Pig hunt...this hat is definitely making it to the woods this week. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Awwww dude! So Jealous!!!

Congrat's Ishikawa.

Did you end up going with the XL? How was the fit?

I was about to ask him the same thing.

I ended up putting some filson wax on mine. It changed the color slightly. It's a little darker. But, now I think it's more water resistant.

Yep...my head measured close to 23 3/4" or so with a piece of string. So, I ordered the XL size and everything worked out great. The elastic band inside actually makes it a good snug fit.

It's strange reading back....i know I posted they didn't have any bigguns. Then I went back like two days later and they had it posted for sale, with a delivery expected 05/10/10....so I ordered it. Got it today....seems things work out sometimes <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, but I just got back from vacation. I used ReviveX Water Repellent.

Thanks for the tip sportsnut. On my next RDB hat, I'll use the Revivex.

Works awesome. You have to throw it in the dryer to activate.

Did your hat shrink at all?

Negative.

Thanks sportsnut.