Outback Hat
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 Australian Outback Western Cowboy Hat Black Jackeroo Fur Felt Size 7 1 4 NEW $16.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 12h 21m |
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 XUC REI Outback Explorer Tan Cotton Heavy Duty Hat Mens SzXL NICE $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 4m |
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 Outback Trading Company KODIAC Hat Size 7 1 8 Medium 57cm 22 1 2 $18.95 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 22m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 Mens Fine Palm Mexican Natural Straw Western Outback Cowboy Hat w fancy bands $14.99 Time Remaining: 25d 16h 25m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
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 Outback australian cowboyhat sz 7 1 8 black $25.00 Time Remaining: 19h 16m |
 Hat Bucket Safari Outback Aussie Big Snap Up Brim Vented Mesh Sides Green $9.99 Time Remaining: 6d 9h 37m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 NEW Cov ver Crushable LEATHER Rain Proof Outback Western Cowboy Hat Brown NWT $37.95 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 49m Buy It Now for only: $45.95 |
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 NEW TAGS MENS INDIANA JONES WOOL FELT OUTBACK HAT SIZES MED LG XL AVAILABLE $29.95 Time Remaining: 3d 11h 14m |
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 INDY OUTBACK Cotton All Weather leather BROWN Hat 7 1 8 $45.99 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 8m |
 Felt Hat Western Outback Black Size S to 3X Crushable $49.95 Time Remaining: 3d 37m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
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 Sun Protective Supplex Nylon Outback Style Boonie Hat with Airflow System $23.95 Time Remaining: 20d 22h 16m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 BNWT MINNETONKA OUTBACK HAT BLACK LEATHER WESTERN COWBOY SIZE L $26.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 14m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 BNWT MINNETONKA OUTBACK HAT BLACK LEATHER WESTERN COWBOY SIZE L $26.99 Time Remaining: 2d 17h 15m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
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 Outback Straw Hat $20.00 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 51m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 Rush Straw Outback Hat with Chin Cord by Dorfman Pacific $16.45 Time Remaining: 10d 6h 1m Buy It Now for only: $16.45 |
 INDY OUTBACK Cotton All Weather leather BROWN Hat 7 5 8 $45.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 51m |
 Hat Bucket Safari Outback Aussie Big Snap Up Brim Vented Mesh Sides Black $8.75 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 49m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 COWBOY Western Shapeable STRAW OUTBACK Raffia Hat Black $16.99 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 24m Buy It Now for only: $16.99 |
 Australian Outback Collection Stetson Jackeroo 7 18 $80.00 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 48m |
 OUTBACK TRADING CO CANVAS RIVER GUIDE HAT LARGE NEW WITH TAGS $30.00 Time Remaining: 28d 21h 41m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 |
 New Outback Trading Aussie oilskin kodiak hat 1472 with mesh large 7 1 2 7 3 8 $31.00 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 54m Buy It Now for only: $34.10 |
 Hat Bucket Safari Outback Aussie Big Snap Up Brim Vented Mesh Sides Navy $8.75 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 50m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 Dorfman Pacific Outdoor Putty Garment Washed Twill Outback Hat Large $39.99 Time Remaining: 24d 15h 2m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 camo Cabelss safari bush outback bucket boonie hat cap strap open country 3D $4.00 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 10m Buy It Now for only: $8.00 |
 Head Outback Tennis Hat Black $15.99 Time Remaining: 28d 3h 21m Buy It Now for only: $15.99 |
 NEW EQUATOR SPF UPF HAT LOT 5 CANVAS FLOATER OUTBACK HATS LARGE $79.99 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 2m Buy It Now for only: $169.99 |
 INDY OUTBACK Cotton All Weather leather BROWN Hat 7 3 8 $45.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 35m |
 Casual Rush Straw Outback Hat by Dorfman Pacific $16.45 Time Remaining: 10d 5h 51m Buy It Now for only: $16.45 |
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 Survivor Australian Outback Outwit Outplay Reality TV Show Cap Hat NOS $9.99 Time Remaining: 4d 15h 43m |
 Dk Brown 23 Microsuede Outback Western Chesney Hat Texas Steer Stitching Strap $7.99 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 16m |
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 INDY OUTBACK Cotton All Weather leather BROWN Hat 7 5 8 $45.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 20m |
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 NEW BUSH OUTBACK FISHING SAFARI FOREIGN LEGION BOAT HUNT SUN FLAP HAT WELL MADE $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 11h 49m |
 INDY OUTBACK Cotton All Weather leather BROWN Hat 7 3 8 $45.99 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 6m |
 WHITE Aussie Outback Boonie Bucket Sun HAT drawstring L XL Large XLarge $11.99 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 20m Buy It Now for only: $11.99 |
 Leather Australian Outback Hat $25.00 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 16m |
 Hat Bucket Safari Outback Aussie Big Snap Up Brim Vented Mesh Sides Green $9.99 Time Remaining: 29d 15h 59m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
 HAIWAII WESTERN BUSH SAFARI AUSSIE OUTBACK SUN HAT L XL $8.95 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 20m Buy It Now for only: $9.95 |
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 SCALA Classico Wool Felt outback Fedora Hat 3XL brown NEW XXXL $19.99 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 10m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
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 Closeout Auction 1 CAMO SAFARI AUSSIE OUTBACK BOONIE HAT CAP Blue $5.63 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 25m |
 New OUTBACK CAPRY Putty CRUSHABLE Wool Hat Mens 7 1 8 $59.99 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 17m |
 NWT OUTBACK SOAKER BIG BRIM HAT CRUSHABLE BUSH COOL MESH CROWN BREEZER L XL $26.99 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 4m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 HAT AUSSIE BUCKET OUTBACK SAFARI GOLFING CAMPING NEW W SNAP AND NECK STRAP $5.98 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 11m |
 WHITE AUSSIE OUTBACK SOAKER HAT NEW BUSH MESH CROWN CRUSHABLE BREEZER $26.99 Time Remaining: 6d 19h 5m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 SCALA Classico Wool Felt outback Fedora Hat 3XL black NEW XXXL $19.99 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 10m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
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 HAT OUTBACK AUSSIE FISHING SAFARI GOLFING CAMPING NEW WITH SNAP AND NECK STRAP $5.98 Time Remaining: 2d 9h 57m |
 STETSON cotton canvas COWBOY outback hat MEDIUM NEW $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 14m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 Mesh Vented Red Bucket Golf Safari Bush Fishing Wide Aussie Outback Party Hat $7.50 Time Remaining: 2d 9m Buy It Now for only: $7.50 |
 Mens Outback Kodiak Hat $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 18m |
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 SCALA BROWN raw edge Rain Proof WOOL hillbilly Outback HATmedium NEW $19.99 Time Remaining: 4d 19h 8m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Shapeable Pinch front Twill Outback style hat from Dorfman Pacific Co $24.99 Time Remaining: 4d 1h 21m |
 OUTBACK JOURNEY Panama Hat BROWN STRAW Casual 8 $129.99 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 46m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 Hat Bucket Safari Outback Aussie Big Snap Up Brim Vented Mesh Sides Navy $8.99 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 11m |
Outback Hat
Guide to Australian Outback Hats
If you're travelling to Australia, you're definitely going to need a good hat to protect you from the sun. So why not go native with an Australian outback hat? Australian outback hats are a vital part of traditional Australian dress. Once you leave the densely populated coast you will come across them pretty much everywhere you go. You will see hats from lots of different brands in a wide variety of styles, colours and materials.
Outback hats have been worn by hardworking rural Australians for years to protect them from sun, rain or snow. All of my Aussie friends have one of some description, although none of them have one with corks dangling from the brim. They're reserved for tourists only!
You could say that the outback hat is Australia's answer to the American cowboy hat as it emerged in similar conditions. Because of the harsh conditions, the first Australians needed tougher than average hats just like the Americans in the West. They too hat to make their hats themselves.
The resulting Australian outback hat is not as extreme in appearance to the American cowboy hat. The crown is shaped like a teardrop and is typically only 4 inches high with the brim being between 3 and 4 inches wide. The brim only gently rolls up at the sides and may be turned down at the front as well as the back.
Outback hats are made from a wide range of different materials including various leather, fur felt, wool felt, straw and canvas. As a symbol of Australia, outback hats made a fantastic gift or souvenir. Indeed, Akubra hats are typically presented to visiting statesmen and women.
Akubra Hats Akubra has been a manufacturer of Australian outback hats for over a century although only under the name 'Akubra' since 1912. The hat business was started in Tasmania in 1874 by Benjamin Dunkerly. He was joined in 1902 by Stephen Keir I, who married his daughter. Akubra has been in the hands of the Keir family ever since and is now run by Stephen Keir IV. You can't get much more traditional than that! Akubra hats are typically made from rabbit fur felt. The higher quality hats are made from wild rabbit pelt and the most popular style is the 'snowy river'. You may be familiar with this style if you have been watching I'm a celebrity get me out of here!
BC Hats BC stands for Bill Conner, the man who invented the first mouldable brim outback hat. He did this by inserting a wire into it. Conner originally made a number of different leather goods including sandals which were still his biggest selling product even in 1969. However, outback hats soon became synonymous with the BC brand. Conner's original outback hat style is called 'The stockman'. You may have even spotted royal-to-be Kate Middleton out in one on occasion!
Barmah Hats What is great about Barmah Hats is that they are flexible and you can fold them down into their accompanying canvas bag. This unique feature makes them perfect for travelling. Barmah Hats are made from a range of different leathers including kangaroo, crocodile and cattle.
Wombat Leather Hats Wombat Leather hats are a relatively young brand of outback hats originally from the UK but made with traditional Aussie spirit. A number of different styles are available in a variety of different leathers including full-grain, split and suede. Wombat Leather hats are easy to get hold of in UK and Europe which means you can buy one in preparation for your trip or when you return from Australia if you are worried about your new hat getting squashed and ruined on the journey.
Cork hats Cork hats are traditionally worn by Australians to keep flies out of their faces. Just kidding! I don't know anyone who wears a hat like that and I'm not sure it would work either. Cork hats are probably best reserved for fancy dress parties! For a selection of Australian outback hats please visit D2D, Just4Leather or Bobtails Trading Company.
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I need an outdoor/safari/sun hat?
I am looking for an outdoor/safari/sun hat to take to the North of Argentina this summer which will be quite warm. I am having trouble finding a hat which:
- Blocks the sun (e.g. has high UPF rating)
- Has an all-round brim
- Has a 'western/outback' style to it
- Not too bulky
I found this one which would be perfect, but they dont have it in my size (~60cm)
http://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/Dorfman-Pacific-Weathered-Cotton-Outback-P400226/
Many thanks
http://www.offthepath.co.uk/section.php/1038/1/mens_hats/321cfeaaddf3beeffe60bdca72c27406
http://outdoorwearpros.com/driza_bone.html
http://www.edirectory.co.uk/pf/880/default/rid/10287
http://www.tilleyuk.com/home.asp
Here`s some you can have a look at. Hope it helps you, good luck. My favourite is the Tilley Hat, (last website) 50 UPF !
Outback Hats