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Saving an Akubra - Reshaping an out of shape Hat
You can't go past an Aussie-made Akubra hat when you are Caravanning Australia full-time. My Akubra has been misshapen for some time, having been left in a hot car, gotten wet and then dry again and from being stretched over a headrest in the car. You do need to care for them or they get all bent out of shape and I had done all the wrong things when it comes to caring for an Akubra. It was wonky to the point where I didn't like wearing it any more! After researching, I decided to give the process to re-shape the hat a try myself to see if it could be saved. Turns out its not that hard after all! Check out the end result to see how it went.
My Akubra style is an Avalon in Tempest -
Available here - thehatstore.com.au/akubra-avalon-tempest.html -
Its a unisex style with a soft cotton "traveller" hat band that makes it less likely to change sizing. "Easy to pack away as it is fully crushable and rollable. A great travel hat."
Or check out the range of Akubra's at www.Akubra.com.au - Akubra's official Australian online store.
We've now set up a hat holder bungee in the car, but it's still causing the hats to go out of shape!
So I am purchasing these - hangmeup.com.au/products/car-hat-storage -
The great thing is, we will be able to transfer both our hats easily from the car to the van and it looks stylish too!
Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let me know if you have any questions!
00:00 - intro
00:10 - The before - Hat shape
00:58 - Preparation
01:11 - Explaining the process
01:29 - Steaming the hat
01:56 - First press
02:41 - The end result
03:13 - The after - Akubra hat fixed!!
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Komentáře

  • @frederickwoodman660
    @frederickwoodman660 Před 2 měsíci

    If you had got a darche swag dust to dawn 1400 ..everything is waterproof swag and the bag .the hole lot is great set up

  • @robertwilson1827
    @robertwilson1827 Před 3 měsíci

    Was kings the best swag you could find?

  • @sunnypage343
    @sunnypage343 Před 4 měsíci

    thanks guys. this was so helpful

  • @RogerCampillo
    @RogerCampillo Před 6 měsíci

    Very illustrating videos. Both videos. My question is. Did you considered an oztent? And if so, why did you go for the swag instead? Thanks

  • @outandabout_oz
    @outandabout_oz Před 6 měsíci

    swag all the way for mine, great upload, subbed ✌🏻

  • @peterdaalman462
    @peterdaalman462 Před 6 měsíci

    Fantastic video

  • @jwgbmp40
    @jwgbmp40 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice which akubra is that

    • @calamarininjabeast5866
      @calamarininjabeast5866 Před měsícem

      Looks like a banjo Patterson

    • @evelynmueller6523
      @evelynmueller6523 Před 29 dny

      She mentions in the description that it is the AVALON. I have the same hat and it is very soft and limber. Other Akubras are stiffer in nature. hope this helps

  • @EAST_RAIL_MAINTENANCE
    @EAST_RAIL_MAINTENANCE Před 7 měsíci

    🎵🎵🎵 Love the soundtrack. Love the video. 27 12 2023

  • @marklawry6339
    @marklawry6339 Před 7 měsíci

    We are sitting here with my daughter Marnee & Shane watching your blogs Shane was telling us about your new van, have you got a video on it ? great stuff guys keep up the good work .

  • @michaelharker5351
    @michaelharker5351 Před 7 měsíci

    Hey folks, thanks for the helpful swag info. Just wondering if you could share your tips for canvas mold iradication. Also, your link to the step seems broken.

  • @user-sp4gy7ko5l
    @user-sp4gy7ko5l Před 8 měsíci

    I had one of these and loved it. Until i woke up swimming one night! :D

  • @user-sp4gy7ko5l
    @user-sp4gy7ko5l Před 8 měsíci

    Guys can jump on the ute roof to pee!

  • @Gerry32
    @Gerry32 Před 9 měsíci

    Great Video !

  • @kman6482
    @kman6482 Před 11 měsíci

    The Kings swag is bad for sag. I changed to a crash pad swag and no issues.

  • @tuckyspencey9059
    @tuckyspencey9059 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video! Which Akubra are you working with? I like the dimensions with the brim flattened out that way. Regards, BS

  • @user-yu7qp6qo2h
    @user-yu7qp6qo2h Před 11 měsíci

    Instead of those blue straps, you can get straps with protective covers over the buckles. Rhino make some but there are others, and seam seal all the sewing joins, gotta do that maybe once a year

  • @BradGryphonn
    @BradGryphonn Před rokem

    I love the polypipe idea. I kinda wish I'd watched your rooftop to swag swap, and this video before a friend got me a new rooftop tent for under half price, as well as a 6-person annex for it for a third of new price. I have a Kwiki swag that was going to be my bed with my build (I'm a single bloke with a couple of dogs), but the deal was too good to pass up. I'll keep my Kwiki because it doesn't take up any real space, to use when I don't want to set up the rooftop (and annex). In hindsight, I think the 6-person annex is overkill, other than if I decide to stop for a week in one spot. Ahh well, I tend to do things in overkill mode anyway, hence my 12/240-volt solar power system. Anyway, I'm rambling and will finish watching this and then go back outside and work on my home on wheels.

  • @171outdoor
    @171outdoor Před rokem

    Hello, I am a roof tent supplier from China, hope to cooperate with you

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Hi, Thanks but we're not in the market for a rooftop tent at this time. :)

  • @richardevans5922
    @richardevans5922 Před rokem

    Iron with a steam iron will do the job quicker and easier

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Ah, can see how that might work, but living in a caravan, we don't even own an iron! :)

  • @paul-57
    @paul-57 Před rokem

    We bought a gazebo so we can leave everything at base camp if we want to set up for a few days. Still haven't got the rooftop as we are still considering which is the best type for us. Tried the Big Daddy swag with wanderer self inflating mattress under the original but it didn't really work for us. We are planning to use an exped megamat in the rooftop so we can deflate it and leave all the bedding in place when folded. Two king singles which makes them 150cm wide like a queen. Climbing up and down in the night, maybe a jet pack, No? Maybe we will just have to put up with that. Slippers by the door so not in bare feet.

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Yeah, there's a solution out there for everyone! Jet pack, Now you're talking!

  • @leesapo3099
    @leesapo3099 Před rokem

    👍🏻 perfect you guys covered all my questions and thoughts of purchasing a rooftop tent, It's a No not for me, ladder +Pea + dark ×?= No thank you. I appreciate the honesty in all you put forward liked and subscribed 👍🏻 awesome job 😎

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      So glad it was helpful. We we're definitely happy with the change.

  • @Brotherswalkingforveterans

    random question, if you were to scotch guard the swag bag would that waterproof it?

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Not in this case. We used a waterproofing spray on the canvas bag and it was no good. We bought the poly style bag instead, but turned out the seams weren't heat sealed, just stitched. We ended buying some seam sealer, which was like a rubber glue to seal along the stiching. Finally fixed it.

  • @aussienomad66
    @aussienomad66 Před rokem

    Well done, good to know. My problem is the wind, where to put the hat and a dog who loves to pinch them. Stay safe out there

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Cheeky Pup! Yeah, we've got a hat holder in the car, but its pushed it all out of shape again! So I'm back to square one and will reshape once I have a better hat holder. Think I'm going to go for the Macrame style one next.

  • @bobq100
    @bobq100 Před rokem

    I have sooo gotta do that!

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Definitely a bucket list one. So much amazing sealife to experience around Exmouth and the Ningaloo reef.

  • @bobq100
    @bobq100 Před rokem

    Great videos, I too have a Kings Big Daddy swag, comfortable, warm, easy to put up. But, please, stop saying they're easy to roll up! My technique must be wrong, because it's like wrestling a croc! :) Great tip about getting different straps for it.

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Haha, yeah, its definitely easier as a two person job!

  • @full_time_caravanningaustralia

    Nice work Frannie 🤠👍

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Came up pretty good, didn't it! Little bit impressed with myself... Haha. Already needs doing again, though not as much. Really need to get that better hat rack sorted for in the car.

  • @glenwillson5073
    @glenwillson5073 Před rokem

    In my experience a poptop van is a must when unable to run air-conditioning. All the extra four way ventilation cross air flow at virtually ceiling level (hot air rises) makes a big difference.

  • @coolphoenix64
    @coolphoenix64 Před rokem

    Nice one Frannie

  • @turtletrackstravels

    Looks so much fun ❤

  • @lynbyrne5985
    @lynbyrne5985 Před rokem

    Want measurements on a trailer roof tent to go on a trailer top

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Sorry mate, we don't have the rooftop any more. Maybe try the Kings website? 😀

  • @coolphoenix64
    @coolphoenix64 Před rokem

    Awesome! Go Frannie. I can’t wait to see the video of you get chased home from the pub by the cops. 😂

  • @eBoard3R
    @eBoard3R Před rokem

    ⚡👀⚡

  • @stumpgrinder13
    @stumpgrinder13 Před rokem

    Informative, you seem like nice people, but it seems like everything you didn't like about the roof top tent was your fault, just saying

  • @robthebiff
    @robthebiff Před rokem

    Nice video! Moving over to the NT and love seeing videos of the NT :)

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      It's an amazing place and some really remote places to adventure off and check out throughout the Territory. Enjoy the move!

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Před rokem

    NotGreyNomads~bravo. you diid well -:)

  • @mattsmith-ri3lp
    @mattsmith-ri3lp Před rokem

    A 3m x 3m canvas tarpaulin as a ground sheet keeps moisture and sand out, as well as giving you a nice area for getting shoes off etc.

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Good tip! We actually do the same now, very handy and makes for a clean roll up to pack away too!

  • @gracehc9356
    @gracehc9356 Před rokem

    Hey guys thanks for the review and update. I am new to camping and noticed you just had a swag up on a beach. Are you allowed to set camp anywhere ? Sorry if this is a silly question. This is all new to me and am trying to get as much info as I can before I set out to try something new. Thank you!!!

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Hey, thanks for the comment, stoked! Never a silly question, we welcome all questions :-) We were staying in our caravan on the West Australian coast at the time we made this vid. There are various places around Australia where you can free camp on the beach, but mostly the places to camp such as we did/do are places that are managed by parks and wildlife and you have to book a site ahead of time. You can't set up camp on any beach, make sure when you are on the coast you check with the local people. There is a fantastic phone app called 'wikicamps' for apple and android - check that out and it shows lot's of information and where all the camp spots are around Australia. hope that helps! If you need more info just get in contact, we'd be happy to help.

  • @leithal1546
    @leithal1546 Před rokem

    Don’t see the attraction to a RTT. The one thing for me would be having to pack up everything to explore. I have the Darche dusk till dawn swag for 1-2 nights or the RV5 for longer stays.

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      thanks for the comment and we get ya. that was one of the biggest kickers for us too - having to pack up when ever we needed to head into town or go somewhere for what ever reason!😀

    • @lynbyrne5985
      @lynbyrne5985 Před rokem

      Ok thanks xxx

  • @josephcroguennec1587

    Love parts 1 and 2. Thanks for the vid- lots of great info that we will likely follow!

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Awesome Joseph, thanks mate. There'll be more to come. Sorry for the late reply, we've been in and out of reception a fair bit over the past weeks

  • @Murtagh653
    @Murtagh653 Před rokem

    living the dream

  • @michaelmurphy4360
    @michaelmurphy4360 Před rokem

    Thank you plenty of great advice.

  • @hecticgerva1192
    @hecticgerva1192 Před rokem

    nice vid, Also the roof top tent will also cause some drag on ya.

  • @madgibbo44
    @madgibbo44 Před rokem

    Getting rid of my big daddy swag and getting a hardtop roof tent. Kings rooftop tents are crap. So many things we disliked about the swag, especially the packing up. Cheers Gibbo Mad Aussie Adventures

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Thanks for your comment Gibbo, yeah there are pro's and con's that's for sure. Those hardtops are brilliant aren't they. We have a few friends travelling around Australia at the moment and they all have them. Rolling a double swag up on your own definitely takes some practice! Rock the camping Gibbo and have a blast

  • @pro-duct911
    @pro-duct911 Před rokem

    Do you season the swag? And does water leak inside of the swag?

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před rokem

      Yep, we seasoned the swag. There are quite a few products out there to make sure it's rain proof. We only had a few days of rain when we were south but nothing serious. However, we did have a couple of nights of mad rain on the west coast and it was real heavy. Some water did soak into one of the seams in the top of the swag and leaked down through it, drop by annoying drop - so I'm told, our friend was in it at the time!

  • @neddyladdy
    @neddyladdy Před rokem

    Not a listener to drain dead thumps

  • @nointernetdinosoursgame2351

    Best review for this swag so far cheers

  • @kren1260
    @kren1260 Před 2 lety

    You guys are great value. A lot of insight, charm and good energy in this video. Thanks guys!

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před 2 lety

      Haha, thanks! Just having a bit of fun with it. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

  • @full_time_caravanningaustralia

    Great info on the swag. Love the ingenuity of making the pole to keep the inside of the swag space <3

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před 2 lety

      Thanks guys, yeah it works a treat and packs down like the other poles. It's surprisingly comfie in there. 👍

    • @stevecrowe176
      @stevecrowe176 Před 2 lety

      Also seen vids where swagers use 2 x aluminum adjustable poles with C (crab claw) clip ends as well. Did you have to trim the memory foam to fit? What it set you back $? Is there a link to the foam and bag? Cheers guys, thanks for the vid. Already subscribed.

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před 2 lety

      Hi @@stevecrowe176 That eggshell foam mattress was the perfect size - queen size and we didn't have to do a thing! I've put a link in the description now. It's $209 bucks which seemed expensive at the time we were looking but after using it as much as we have (a lot!) it's been worth every cent. As for the bag Steve, replay that part of the vid (12min 55sec mark) as we did have some problems at first with a couple of seems leaking. We bought some proper seam sealer rubber glue and painted that on and it did the trick. I'll whack a link in this reply but we don't 100 percent endorse it and I'd hate to include a link without people knowing that. Anyhow, here's where we bought it. outfitters.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=91 Hope that helps - Happy campinig mate!

    • @nointernetdinosoursgame2351
      @nointernetdinosoursgame2351 Před rokem

      @@stevecrowe176 I got my big daddy swag for $180 with a mesh so keep your eye out for a sale 👍

    • @Luke-pn4ub
      @Luke-pn4ub Před 5 měsíci

      Little tip to make em last (after seasoning). Grab a tube of parfix non acid cure silicone sealant and some turps from Bunnings. Mix the silicone and turps till it's watery. Paint all the stitching points and let them dry completely, then apply a second coat. UV resistant and fishes asshole water tight. Season the Kings bag exactly the same (dunno why people dont, seasons up the same). Paint the seams all over and hang it to dry, won't need an upmarket one.

  • @deadcentre6926
    @deadcentre6926 Před 2 lety

    Lol. No tent. No swag. Just on ground through. Winter and parts of autumn and spring ..no snakes. No need. But summer. Swags are ovens for me. So I just use a tent with netting..no cover . unless it rains. Would use a rooftop in croc country.

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před 2 lety

      you must be made of tougher stuff than me (Frannie)! haha. but yeah, some places you can certainly just get away with a mozzie proof shell.

  • @jssonsheedy6283
    @jssonsheedy6283 Před 2 lety

    Good luck with the water leaks

    • @NotGreyNomads
      @NotGreyNomads Před 2 lety

      it's not been too bad. You'll have to check out our new video to see what we've thought of it over time. We have done a little bit of stuff to make it work better. A little seam sealer has done the trick.