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    • DON'T THINK TWICE Strapback

    DON'T THINK TWICE Strapback -  $ 44.00

    It's a classic looking patch at first glance, but like most Ampal designs, there's a bit more to it.  I drew that wiley character in the early 50's style, and the rocket's not Acme.  Its signature markings mirror the atomic bomb, Major "King" Kong rides out of the plane in the end of Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.  Also, its not misspelled, that's the correct title to the famous Bob Dylan song.  

    The overall design was inspired by a good friend Wills, "Wiley," who's no longer with us.  He was truly an adventurous spirit - I went on my first surftrip with as a grom etc.  My favorite Wiley story is from one of his first extended trips to Bali.  He had worked odd jobs in San Diego saving up enough for a long period of shallow reef waves but the lengthy stay was possible only by really bootstrapping it.  While he was staying on the Bukit (Bali), he heard Desert Point (Lombok) was going to be firing, but he couldn't afford the ferry to Lombok and then the second boat around the island to DP.  So he took his rental moped on the inter-island ferry, slept on the overnight crossing, then fueled by indonesian Red Bulls, he rode his moped 17 hrs. straight on mostly unpaved third world roads with a surfboard on the side rack and gear in a backpack (probably in sandals).  But he scored and got really barrelled.  

    Sometimes the "worst" ideas are the best ideas and as someone who often overthinks things, I have to remind myself not too.  Hope you've enjoyed a quick jaunt down the Ampal rabbit hole.

    Made in Los Angeles, CA. USA


    - Brushed 100% Cotton Twill Upper
    - Vtg. Style Felt Patch
    - Leather Adj. Strapback
    - Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper
    - Cotton Micro-herringbone Under Brim & Inside Lining

    Ampal Unstructured Fit - unstructured like a vintage baseball cap but deep like a trucker or fitted hat.

    Domestic First Class Orders

    - $7 Domestic First Class

    Free domestic shipping threshold - $75 cart value

    International Orders

    - $30 International First Class

    - $55 International Priority

    The Ampal Creative proudly offers Route Package Protection and tracking as an option on all orders. Add package protection at checkout and rest assured you'll be covered in case your orders get lost, damaged, or stolen in transit.

    Returns / Refunds

    We are happy to offer an exchange on all brand new and unused products. Please be aware that fragrances, colognes and hair care products can permanently stain or mar products. Please contact store@theampalcreative.com with your order number and the product you'd like to exchange for and our team will be in touch to help. The Ampal Creative does not offer refunds on orders, and all sale items are final sale. 

    Customer Reviews

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    Jesse Vargas
    Great hat

    Love this brand! Quality over quantity

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    Gijs van Ingen
    Shipping to Europe no problem

    Just received the Ampal package here in The Netherlands, Europe, no problem whatsoever. Awesome gear!

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    Rachel Walsh
    Fantastic!!

    Fantastic! The hat is beautifully made and arrived in perfect condition. My only recommendation for those who wear smaller sizes—you may need to shrink your hat, but you can easily do so without damaging it.

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    Austin

    My third hat from this company. Hands down the best quality cap, and always fit great!

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    Luke

    High quality hit, made well and fits well!