Quote Originally Posted by Ted Crocker View Post
I've been reading up on panama hats. There seem to be a large number of fake panamas out there. There also seem to be extremely expencive real panama hats. This will take a good deal of sorting and research, but I am looking into the subject.
Yes, they are expensive, but like the hand made kilt, well worth the price. With a little care, they will last for years, and are much more flexible than the cheaper types.

Another case of you get what you pay for. I might add, a tartan hat band makes a nice touch. (Not necessarily with the Kilt, though.)