This thread brings back sad memories of my lost hat. I was tearing down the columbia river about 5 years ago coming home in the dark after a long day of steelheading. Out of nowhere the wind kicked up suddenly and tore the hat right from my head. I circled back and spotlighted for about a half hour, but no luck. I was crushed. It took me a few years to find a suitable replacement, but its not the same..... I feel your pain.