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 Nimrod on Jan 20th 2020
The hat fits perfectly, is light and should keep me warm and safe. The hat is stylish and comfortable. I ordered mine on size larger than needed because everything tends to shrink. I don't know if this cap will but it will still fit me well in cold weather.
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Posted by Gregory Mahoski on Jan 18th 2020
Not my first Stormy Cromer but the drop down flap that covers the ears and back of neck is what prompted me to buy the Rancher. Only have had for a couple of weeks but I really like it.
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Posted by Matt on Jan 15th 2020
Very warm, well made, overall great product!
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Posted by Wade on Jan 14th 2020
I have been wearing a rancher for 10 years or more. The best hat there is for working outside in the winter here in Minnesota. It’s enough for down to 0 degrees. Below that I add a large knitt hat over top. As My duties are switchmen/brakemen in a freight yard there is no weather I am not out in so dressing properly is essential. I can’t praise them enough!
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Posted by Michael Richards on Jan 10th 2020
Very nice hat. Great quality. Very fast shipping. Using the size calculator really helps,I order my cowboy hat size and it’s a little tight, the size calculator was probably what I needed. I will order more hats from Stormy Kramer, they are great! Wish they would make more colors available in the rancher style.
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Posted by DD on Jan 9th 2020
Nice and warm. Covers ears and back of head adequately. Fits just right. Using the measurement method they listed gave me the size I needed. Will be wearing it while fishing on lakes in cold weather.
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Posted by jack payne on Jan 8th 2020
Very warm hat, pull the flaps down on those cool days, insulated, very stylish and comfortable. My next hat will be the trapper for those cold windy days on the ice or when river fishing.
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Posted by Ll on Jan 7th 2020
I got this for my brother. Sister in law said he wouldn't take it off even though his head got hot in the house.
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Posted by Dakota04 on Jan 6th 2020
As others have noted, order one size larger than measured fit. The cap is warm and comfortable.