Outback Trading Company Unisex 1480 Kodiak UPF 50 Waterproof Breathable Outdoor Western Cotton Oilskin Hat

Wonderful hat. Fits perfectly and along with my oil skin coat it protects from any downpour of rain.

I’ve got only three things to say about this hat: Perfect; Perfect; Perfect. The size, the shaping, the functionality - all perfect. Within two days of receiving this hat I had to do some patrols in the rain. This hat, with my duster, served me better than any umbrella. Now some of my coworkers are looking into getting their own kit (gear).

I've been wearing this hat for about 6 years now. Love the quality. Keeps my head warm in winter, keeps the sun off year round. Only issue I tend to run into is that forgetting to apply the duckback coating to re-up the waterproofing, though that isn't too much of an issue where I live.

Was happy with the hat but sizing was off, plan on reordering the correct size

This hat is overall very nice. It is an oil skin hat, so it is a linen cloth that is impregnated with oil/wax mixture which makes it stiff and waterproof. I have not use my hat in heavy rain, but I have no doubt it will perform amazingly well. The hat is very stiff, which I like quite a bit. Its not flimsy. The hat band is nice but there isnt much to it. Its not a problem for me. Another nice feature that I like on this hat is the ability to REMOVE the chin strap. I do NOT like chin straps on my hats, but this style of hat typically has them. Its usually pretty nice if you are riding horses or in a situation where you could lose the hat. Generally, that is not the case for me. So I can remove it. I can also put it back if I need to. VERY NICE option to have. The other thing I thought was great about the hat is that it has a nylon liner of sorts inside. Stitched into this liner is a little tiny pouch...its cute..and I could foresee it being useful for quick notes or small FLAT items that you need to store. It's not horribly useful, but its a nice touch and a cool idea. It has a nice headband inside too. IT fits cleanly and doesn't slip around.Overall, I cannot see how you would be disappointed in the functionality of the hat.

Solid construction and classic styling make this hat the perfect choice for a hardworking man who needs both a functional yet presentable hat for daily wear. This is my second purchase of the same style hat. The new brown seems to be darker than the last one I ordered but that should not present problem unless you are trying to match it to a previously purchased oilskin coat. It fits nicely according to size and is made even more comfortable by the inner band and side grommets which allow sufficient air flow across the top of the head. It holds its original color well and does not bleach out in the sun. The handy ties can simply be worn behind or tucked up into the hat when not needed -- but they will spare you the frustration and embarrassment of having to chase your hat across the field or parking lot in a stiff wind! The Kodiak hat is effectively rain repellent and the darker hat does not show dirt or grime if you are working in a more rugged environment. I like that the hat is easily cleaned simply by rinsing it off with a standard garden hose with spray nozzle and allowing to dry naturally in the open air. If necessary, Outback Trading offers a product that will allow the hat to easily be "re-treated" to restore water repellent feature, as well. The durability of this hat cannot be overemphasized! It holds up under serious use, and has a remarkable "bounce-back" capacity which allows it to retain its shape and good looks.

It is as described, a very nice hat. I really like it…a few observations….the crown is not tall. The crown sits on top of my head. The hat fits great, but that took some getting used to. And I was rather surprised that such a fine hat came with a shoestring for a stampede string….and the hat band was just as cheap. So I snagged a horsehair band and strings from an old hat, and that solved that. Looks much better. I liked the medallion they put on the band, so I used it on mine. It was 112° out today in my area. This is a working hat.

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