I was in the process of reorganizing my bedroom and was trying to create a little bit more closet space. Well, shortly after beginning, I quickly got distracted when I emptied my top shelf that had all of my broncos caps. The result is, an unfinished closet and a random post explaining the history and methodology of my broncos caps.
There are several reasons that make me a very "unique" (another way of saying "single") dude, hehe. This is just one of many. In the photo below, you will see my complete collection of caps that I have collected over the years. I actually thought that I had more than this and was disappointed to only count 40 total caps.

If you look closely, you will see variations in the amount of wear and tear with each hat. You will also see some still in mint condition. There is a reason for this. I have different hats for different purposes. Let me explain the methodology behind my broncos caps.
First, let me just say that I update my collection yearly. I usually buy somewhere around 3-5 caps a year depending on how cool the selection is. Then, the new caps just get stuck up in my closet until they are called upon. Some caps in my closet however will never be called upon again as they have been officially retired. A cap will be called upon for one of three reasons.
The first is for my hiking/backpacking adventures. Once a year, I call upon a broncos cap of my choice and wear the same cap for every single hiking adventures I take during the course of the year. I never wash this hat and the wear and tear is dependent on the amount of times I get out during the course of the year. Sometimes the cap is looking pretty nasty by the end of the season. Sometimes, the rain cleans it a little but I just basically wear this cap on every backpacking adventure. At the end of the season, the cap is officially retired never to be worn again.
The second cap is my everyday use cap. This is the cap I always put on when I just go out for whatever reason. I don't have a specific time line for the longevity of this cap but I average choosing a different one once or twice a year. Once I switch caps, the old one is officially retired never to be worn again.
The third cap that I wear is for special occasions. For example, I went to GA to see my cuz. I took that cap. Next year when I am at my buddy's wedding, I will wear that cap. This cap only gets worn for special occasions and is considered a very high honor to be chosen. I don't have a time frame for the duration of this cap but it is usually once every other year. Once a new one is selected, the old one is officially retired.
The last cap is the luckiest cap on earth. This is the one I wear for all the broncos games (home and away). This cap has been with me since the first year I got season tickets in the year 2000 and will be worn at every game until the day I die. This cap will never retire...and yes, I am very superstitious.
So in summary, I basically have a crap load of broncos caps, hehe. But there are 4 lucky ones that sit on the mantle and christen my head at any given time. Below is a photo of my mantle with my current caps that are active. The rest will just have to wait in the closet or enjoy their retirement in the closet mantle shelf.
I know all of you were dying to understand the methodology behind this so hopefully this clears everything up...and I wonder why I am so "unique" hehe ;)