I bought the hood for my shelter cloth waterfowler and rarely use or carry it. (I wear a felt Akubra normally). I am not much of a hood wearer, so see how you like the other one before investing in the waterfowl version (see if it interchanges anyway).

The tin will break, it will be a while but it will. Try draping it over the heater duct, that will melt it enough to slip into, and once it stays body warm it will flex fine.

Just think, in 3-5 years it will be just about right <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> and it will have some character...

"agressively unfashionable" is perfect...so true...but styling for sure.

Enjoy and glad it arrived so fast.