The Rancher Cap

I have reviewed the rancher some time ago. The hat is very warm but the ear flaps need to fit tighter to your ears. Here's the solution, buy a pair of wrap around ear muffs and you're good to go.

Much better design than the original Stormy Kromer cap. It's much warmer due to the extra insulation and that the design allows more of the ears and neck to be covered. My only complaint is that the the Stormy Kromer Rancher Cap isn't offered in Blaze Camouflage. It's worth every penny I paid for it, don't buy cheap, purchase a quality product that's assembled, hand-crafted , in the USA.

I purchased my first Stormy Kromer just before the 2015 MI gun deer season. An old gentleman customer of the store I was in assisted me thankfully as he proudly stated that he owns nine different Kromer's. He explained the differences in insulation and style. I probably would have picked a different cap than the one I actually needed for cold weather. With his recommendation based on my answers to his questions, I ended up with the "Rancher" in Red/Black. It is the warmest cap I have ever worn. I spoke with another hunter on State land who complimented my cap as well as I did his. He purchased his 35 years ago and it's still holding it's own in great condition and well taken care of. I will be purchasing one for my wife as well and probably another for myself. Just love the quality and warmth...

Loved my hat but lost it. Need to order another one. I know flipping the flaps down was the wrong way to wear the hat, but my head was too big and the bottom of my ears would get cold. Have you ever thought about putting some elastic on the flaps, so that if you flipped the cover down, the elastic would close around the ears and keep them warm? No matter what, best hat I have ever owned. Great construction. I wore mine with my dark grey cashmere jacket, over my suite and I always got complements from women on the hat!Paul From Colorado [email protected]

For me the rancher sits too high, I wish there was a way to have that extra insulation with out the high head look. I will be ordering the original for a sleeker look.

I've had my Rancher now for two winters. Two very cold winters in Minnesota. I have to say this hat is extremely warm. I wear it often for outdoor activities from walking, hunting, ice fishing or just commuting to and from work. One of the guys that works for me loves to give me some Elmer Fudd joking when I wear it to work but he does like the cap. I just start singing 'Kill the Wabbit" when he makes fun of it. Anyway, great cap, well made and very warm. I will agree with some that the ear flaps could be a little tighter to the ears though. Often times that I wear it and am doing some physical activity my head will start to sweat sooner than it does with a regular stocking cap because they are so warm. At times like that, I am happy that the ear flaps are a bit loose off the ears. Love it! This was my second SK. Ordering a third soon! Cheers! Jeff in Minnesota

My son bought me a Stormy Kromer, I like the looks of the rancher. Have been wearing a scotch cap with stocking cap over it. Thought this cap might be just the thing. The earflaps don't cover the ear good enough they should be sowen on the inside. I wear earing aids and when you pull the cap down it pushes the aids off of behind the ear. Lost one of an expensive pair, Wish we could return the cap. Cold ears and cant hear. ~~SK~~ We're sorry to hear that. Please give our Customer Service department a call.

Good hat. My only concern is that the ear flaps permit wind to penetrate when walking or riding into the wind, very noticeable when riding a 4wheeler to the ice shack.I experimented with adjusting the ear flaps with minimal results. Very warm and comfortable if your back is to the wind.

I doubt that old "Stormie" would've hung his head out of the engine cab very long with one of these on his head! I'm rating it as two stars due to the fact that I like the looks. For serious cold though, I'll have to choose warmth over good looks.Looking uncool in MT