British Bush Hat (Slouch)

**aussie mick** · 03-21-2012, 08:21 AM

Great Slouch Rene,
You know i didnt know other countries had slouch hats ,till i watched episodes of "It Aint Half Hot Mum" on telly years ago

Mick

**Scout** · 03-21-2012, 08:25 AM

Who doesnt like a slouch hat!
Nice one too.
But whats with the 'tinfoil' - is it Aussie paranoia!?

**reneblacky** · 03-21-2012, 08:41 AM

by Scout

Who doesnt like a slouch hat!
Nice one too.
But whats with the 'tinfoil' - is it Aussie paranoia!?

I was hoping to get an answer on that too, but my guess is for heat prevention as these where used in the CBI theater of WW2

**Adrian Stevenson** · 03-21-2012, 08:42 AM

LOL.

Yes, it is to prevent heat transfer.

Cheers, Ade.

**Scout** · 03-21-2012, 08:46 AM

Temp regulation would be my bet too, but just wondering why they bothered; had the hat been part mesh, it would have done the job of regulating the temperature, but of course wouldnt have looked 'the'part.'

**aussie mick** · 03-21-2012, 08:51 AM

Would not the tin foil hold in the heat,as the head is a major conduit for body heat release

**reneblacky** · 03-21-2012, 08:56 AM

Extra shot,
I think the band may help in the venting, but that is a guess from me

and may help for water proofing + remember this is technology in it's infancy

**stuka f** · 03-21-2012, 09:03 AM

by aussie mick

Great Slouch Rene,
You know i didnt know other countries had slouch hats ,till i watched episodes of "It Aint Half Hot Mum" on telly years ago

Mick

I have got a French one!
Belgian's also had them, they are very hard to find and fetch like 200 to 250€.
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**Thanatos** · 03-21-2012, 10:26 AM

Also worn by the Rhodesian's during the 50's-60's I believe.

**Thanatos** · 03-21-2012, 10:41 AM

Cool Banana's again Rene.

Another interesting item mate.
The foil would have to be thermal insulation and as you say may offer some water repelancy as a bonus.
The extra vents may bleed off heat from the head itself whilst the insulation stops direct heat from the sun.
A bit extreme to an Australian but,I had a little giggle when I saw inside it.

Cheers all.