Frequently Asked Questions
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The Rancher Cap is our warmest traditional wool cap, built for serious winter weather. Compared with the Original Stormy Kromer Cap, it features 200-gram Thinsulate™ insulation in the crown and longer fleece-lined earbands for added warmth and coverage. When the earbands are pulled down, they fully cover your ears and extend farther down the neck.
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Yes. The Rancher Cap's extended earbands fully cover your ears when pulled down and provide additional coverage at the back of the neck.
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The Rancher Cap is built for people who put warmth and function first. With 200-gram Thinsulate™ insulation, fleece-lined earbands, and extended coverage, it's made for those who spend real time outdoors in the cold. Whether you're ice fishing, snow blowing, working outside, or simply refuse to let winter slow you down, the Rancher is built to keep you comfortable in harsh conditions.
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No. The Rancher Cap is lined with soft cotton flannel, and the sweatband is made from a comfortable polycotton blend. The earbands are lined with fleece, so the wool outer shell never sits directly against your skin.
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Use a soft tape measure to measure around your head where you like your hat to sit. Divide that measurement by 3.14 (π), then round up to the nearest 1/8. This is your Stormy Kromer hat size. If you don't have a tape measure, you can also use a piece of string and measure it against a ruler. Please remember that these hats generally do not stretch over time. If your measurement falls between sizes, or if you prefer a looser fit, we recommend sizing up.
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Dry cleaning is the best way to care for your Rancher Cap. For small spills or stains, spot cleaning is often enough. If your cap gets wet from rain or snow, let it air dry naturally away from direct heat or sunlight. Never put your wool cap in the dryer, as the heat can cause it to shrink.
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Posted by charles speck on Nov 21st 2023
been eyeing these up for awhile for hunting season will know how well they are in a couple of days
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Posted by Gary G on Nov 20th 2023
Excellent craftsmanship. Wasn’t a size 8 for sure. A correct size 8 is exactly 63.5 centimeters. Luckily wetting the inside and sticking a youth soccer ball in it helped. If not, would have been a little disappointed.
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Posted by MikeD on Nov 6th 2023
Very nice cap but earflaps may not cover ears fully and let the wind in. Cap runs a bit smaller.
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Posted by Walter Moull on Oct 31st 2023
The rancher cap is one of the warmest caps I own. I have worn it in some harsh weather while hunting, and it kept my hear very warm and dry. I also own the original cap. But the rancher is what I wear when I'm in the woods in harsh weather.
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Posted by PAT Z on Oct 24th 2023
I like that Stormy Kromer caps fit perfectly. They are well made caps.
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Posted by john hajdak on Aug 29th 2023
well made
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Posted by Tom Markus on Mar 30th 2023
Excellent Hat for the harshest weather. I bought the camo pattern for use in late season hunting. The sizing instructions worked very well. I am happy to support a small business operating out of the western upper peninsula.
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Posted by VMcComb on Mar 17th 2023
I ordered the size per the size chart. The 1st one was a 6 7/8, which was too small. My husband has 2 that size that fit me perfectly. I ordered a 7 1/8 and it fit even tighter than the 6 7/8, even my husband tried it on and said it was miss marked. This one will be returned as well. I wish the sizing was correct and consistent. I guess I will have to borrow one of my husband's old ones.
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Posted by james on Mar 13th 2023
well made fits great. my best hat