Headphone compatible hat.

[A-team]

Just a thought, the old Chinese hats? Unlike the western style hats that use a brim around the head. Some modifications and it could be used with headphones??? :Y:

 

[AngerManagement]

A few are available on Ebay and a couple of the Detecting shops..

 

[Moneybox]

I've had this Funnelweb hat for a few years. It had a good brim that is parted to clip around the earphones. It also has the Legionnaires type protection down the back. The only problem is that after washing the brim becomes floppy so Mrs M sewed a bead of 3mm plastic welding rod on to the perimeter to keep it stiff.

It's rotted away now as everything does in this climate but while away in the Pilbara last time I cut the crown off a Bunnings bucket hat and stuck it inside. It's a bit heavier now but shades me well.

 

[Mike678]

Try the detecting shops . I seem to remember hats been made with slots for head phones .

 

[Mike678]

Perhaps they were advertised in G.G. & T. at one time ? They were $50 ?

 

[A-team]

 

[A-team]

Here are the shoes/thongs/flip flops to match... :lol: :lol: :lol:

The Metal Detecting Sandals

These are the sandals that can detect metal while you walk, allowing you to find buried artifacts while strolling the beach.

 

[Gem in I]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :Y: :goldnugget:

 

[Jaros]

I can't see them lasting long due to the electrolysis between the dissimilar metals in the cord and usb connection. Novel idea though.

 

[Upside]

Bunnings $6 straw hats are great. Cheap, breath, lightweight. Us chippys have been using them for years. erfect:

 

[Mike678]

A-team , that is the hat that I was thinking of . Who sells them ?

 

[Deepseeker]

I bought my Funelweb hat from Reeds. They still sell them, one of the best purchases I made. Works well with headphones, and the neck protector will stop you getting sunburned while you are bending over digging. :Y:

https://www.reedsprospecting.com.au/shop/detail/funnel-web-headphone-hat/

I had to do this to my hat though with a waterproof texta. I'd forget about that damned spider embroidered on it, and every now and then when I'd pick the hat up I'd forget about it momentarily and think it was one of those creepy southern funnelwebs on my gear :lol:

 

[A-team]

A-team , that is the hat that I was thinking of . Who sells them ?

Check it out here: https://www.finderskeepersgold.com/product/hat-suits-earmuff-extra-exta-large/

Though I believe most prospecting shops can get them in for you... a great idea considering how the Australia sun can cause skin cancer, and I hate wearing greasy lotions and potions.

 

[Mike678]

Thanks, the skin doc. says I have sun damage but no cancers .

 

[Nightjar]

Scissors, velcro, needle & thread with hat modification.
Only ever wear headphones when the wind interferes with SP01 & double speakers.

 

[Jaros]

Cut the holes needed and cover your head with a flynet. Simple.

 

[Diz.G]

Cheers for all the comments some good ideas in there
:Y:

 

[Mike678]

No worries !!!

 

[Guest]

G'day

I use the Kalahari type hats, it gives good protection at the sides and has a flap at the back to protect your neck from sun burn, you can close it up around your face if the flies are bad and they don't like to come into the front of it so I very rarely have to wear a fly net as well, also its made from a thin breathable fabric with added vent holes, and I wear the headphones over the outside giving an extra bit of comfort to the ears but you can still hear well enough. erfect:

https://www.hatsbythe100.com.au/vision-safe-kalahari-legionnaires-cap-aqua.html

cheers

stayyerAU

 

[A-team]

G'day

I use the Kalahari type hats, it gives good protection at the sides and has a flap at the back to protect your neck from sun burn, you can close it up around your face if the flies are bad and they don't like to come into the front of it so I very rarely have to wear a fly net as well, also its made from a thin breathable fabric with added vent holes, and I wear the headphones over the outside giving an extra bit of comfort to the ears but you can still hear well enough. erfect:

https://www.hatsbythe100.com.au/vision-safe-kalahari-legionnaires-cap-aqua.html

cheers

stayyerAU

Thatnks, just ordered one!