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 P.Loyd on Apr 2nd 2021
Love this cap. Used it all winter. Warm and distinctive. Wish you had a summer cap.
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Posted by Gary Kovanen on Apr 1st 2021
I bought this for a good friend who has a 2000 acre sheep and cattle ranch in southwest Colorado. I believe that it will do the trick just fine when those December and January winds blow.
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Posted by Michael R Van Winkle on Mar 30th 2021
I have worn it several times and find it very warm and comfortable. I noticed that it seemed sized a little small for a 7 & 5/8. However, that issue may just be trying to fit my @Square Dutchman Head.” HA! It seems to have more height than my Orange Rancher, but this is no problem. The color goes great with my down parka! Thinking about a black one now. Keep making fine products.
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Posted by Earl J Schaefer on Mar 30th 2021
Liked how it fits.
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Posted by RIck Mercier on Mar 30th 2021
Very happy with this quality hat. Received it in 3 days. I’ve had a regular stormy Kromer for approximately 15 years and is still worn daily in the fall/ winter. I just needed a little warmer hat for the 10 below days. I would’ve rated it a 5 but the peak sticks up more than the original regular. Still all good.
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Posted by Ron Borree on Mar 30th 2021
The 7 3/8 size fits great with flap up or down... it's warm walking around outside at zero fahrenheit .. The pull down flaps cut the wind too and cover ears. The qualiry seems great so far...
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Posted by Tom Sorenson on Mar 30th 2021
Couldn’t be happier, recieved a blaze orange one for Christmas and had to have another color
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Posted by Scott on Mar 29th 2021
I order one size larger with the insulated cap, fits just right. I have the insulated cotton waxed cap. But I wanted one that I could just pull the extra flaps down, for extra cold wind days. The Rancher is the perfect cap for those below zero Wisconsin days.
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Posted by Mark on Mar 29th 2021
Warm and comfortable, the rancher is a quality made hat.