It all started with a hat that looks as if it has weathered on the
dashboard of an old farm truck.Bobby B's farm
truck. The same farm truck uncle Bobby used to haul surf boards and
friends to
Atlantic Beach for surf outings. This was back in the late 50s, 60s and
70s when surfing was an alternative
culture. Some say Bobby B was the first to surf the barrier islands
of the southern outerbanks. Born in the Depression era, Bobby B is my uncle, the youngest brother of granddaddy Floyd. He was
an
outdoorsman by choice and necessity. The idea for SLR started with an
observation. We needed a vintage style state flag trucker hat just as
uncle Bobby would often wear -- a hat that has been washed by the sun
and salt. We created this company as a revival to the epic lifestyle of
uncle Bobby... an outdoor lifestyle company inspired by the
fantastical life of Bobby B.
We have created what we believe are the best vintage
state flag trucker hats available. The North Carolina Flag Hat was our very first design back in 2012. Designed by our staff in New Bern, NC, our hats are manufactured using a Salt-Wash™ process to create a weathered, heavily sun bleached vibe. The high
thread count embroidered flag patch creates a vintage look. Hats are
adjustable with snaps. The mesh is very soft and the bill has a natural bend. This
hat is heavily faded making each one uniquely different. We now offer 20+ different state flag trucker hats in several colors.