by John Merwin

Here’s another one from our Department of Good Stuff. This might be a gift for someone, but if so, buy one for yourself, too. You’ll be glad you did. It’s called a “Shoreman’s Fleece Cap” and comes from Duluth Trading. 

I often wear a beanie-style watch cap for cold-weather fishing and general winter use. The trouble with most of these “one-size-fits-most” hats is they’re too small for my large head size. (Okay, fat head, if you insist.) As a result, the too-small hat creeps up the sides of my head and winds up just sitting uselessly on top.

One good thing about the Duluth product is that it comes in different sizes (M - 2XL). Not only does my XL version fit, but it stays put even in the wind. And because the fleece is advertised as a wind-blocking version (which seems to work), even a winter wind is no problem.

Best of all, they’re cheap--now selling at $11.50. I got one as a gift last year and have liked it so much I just ordered a couple more. In those cases where I need a hat brim (such as a bright winter sun), I just pull the fleece hat on top of my beloved ball-style cap.

Keep your head warm in winter is no small matter, whether you’re steelheading, hunting, or just plain cutting firewood. If you’ve got any other bright ideas for that, let’s hear ‘em.

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from mad_dog9999 wrote 1 year 23 weeks ago

I too am cursed with a "fat head" as it were. Its good to find beanies in sizes. Most that I find don't cover my ears properly. As for other ways to keep your head warm, you simply cannot beat a rabbit fur mad bomber hat. A little stupid looking, but warm as can be.

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from jamesti wrote 1 year 23 weeks ago

you can never have too many beanies.

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from tygar wrote 1 year 23 weeks ago

I have several products from the Duluth Trading Company and am always amazed at the quality and affordable price they provide. Looks like I might have to order a couple of these beanies as well!

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from DANsammer wrote 1 year 23 weeks ago

Need a winter hat, can withstand the wind! Also need a pair of sheepskin Boots, warm feeling

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from chuckles wrote 1 year 22 weeks ago

Another one that fits big heads is the Sitka Traverse Beanie. Unlike most of their stuff it is not super expensive ($20). The downside is it only comes in the digital camo they have come up with. I will definitely look into this one for times when I don't want/need to wear camo. Thanks for the heads up. It is really hard to find hats that fit.
Merry Christmas!

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from StoneRiverTackle wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

this might be the Beanie Hat Ive been looking for. Ive got a big head and most B eanie hats will not stay down on my head, very aggrivating, and I do like to keep my head from frostbite

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from mad_dog9999 wrote 1 year 23 weeks ago

I too am cursed with a "fat head" as it were. Its good to find beanies in sizes. Most that I find don't cover my ears properly. As for other ways to keep your head warm, you simply cannot beat a rabbit fur mad bomber hat. A little stupid looking, but warm as can be.

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from jamesti wrote 1 year 23 weeks ago

you can never have too many beanies.

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from tygar wrote 1 year 23 weeks ago

I have several products from the Duluth Trading Company and am always amazed at the quality and affordable price they provide. Looks like I might have to order a couple of these beanies as well!

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from DANsammer wrote 1 year 23 weeks ago

Need a winter hat, can withstand the wind! Also need a pair of sheepskin Boots, warm feeling

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from chuckles wrote 1 year 22 weeks ago

Another one that fits big heads is the Sitka Traverse Beanie. Unlike most of their stuff it is not super expensive ($20). The downside is it only comes in the digital camo they have come up with. I will definitely look into this one for times when I don't want/need to wear camo. Thanks for the heads up. It is really hard to find hats that fit.
Merry Christmas!

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from StoneRiverTackle wrote 1 year 16 weeks ago

this might be the Beanie Hat Ive been looking for. Ive got a big head and most B eanie hats will not stay down on my head, very aggrivating, and I do like to keep my head from frostbite

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