I was watching an old movie last night called the "Creature from the Black Lagoon". Some of the characters were wearing pith helmets while out in the jungle exploring but were wearing other headgear while on the boat.
So I got to thinking. Other than maybe looking like you are on safari with stereotypical headgear. What purpose does the pith helmet serve? Seems they would be awfully heavy and warm in a dense hot jungle.
Does the design of the pith helmet have any purpose? Protecting yourself from monkeys dropping coconuts on your head maybe?
So I got to thinking. Other than maybe looking like you are on safari with stereotypical headgear. What purpose does the pith helmet serve? Seems they would be awfully heavy and warm in a dense hot jungle.
Does the design of the pith helmet have any purpose? Protecting yourself from monkeys dropping coconuts on your head maybe?