For those seriously cold conditions, you need a serious hat. So we took all the goodness of the Original and added an extra long, fleece-lined earband and Thinsulate™ insulation in the crown. Whether you're shoveling snow, ice fishing, or walking from your office to the car, you'll thank your Rancher.
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This hat is meant to keep you warm in the elements. It is so much thicker than the original and a whole lot warmer. ( although the original is no slouch in the warmth dept!!) I work outdoors in Michigan and I don't think my head will get cold with this hat. Be advised that the whole size of the hat is like twice the normal Stormy size.. took me some getting used to, felt like a light weight helmet at first. Well done Stormy K. -Audiojunky
I love my original stormy hat, but this one takes it to the next level for those really cold and really windy days. The ear flap slides down the same way as on the original, but also has another layer that flips down to completely cover your ears and much of your neck. Very awesome!! Made in the USA! -Gregory
I just purchased a new rancher cap. I wanted a cap that was both very durable and warm for when we do our winter campouts. I put my trust in a stormy kromer hat because I know that this cap won't let me down. keep up the great work. -pappy
Finally after 54 years I finally got a Stormy Kromer hat . . . in the best possible way, too. As a Christmas gift! Plaid Rancher, so warm it is impossible to wear in the house! Puttin this thing on my head makes these cold Michigan winters bearable . . . and stylish! -Slamdunke7
Over the years, I've purchase several Kromers and a few Kromer style "knock-offs". My favorite Kromer is the navy blue one worn by my Grandfather when he worked on the Soo Line railroad. The tag says Kromer Blizzard Kap and it was made in Milwaukee. The old hat is a little different (quality wise) than the newer versions, but the chicks dig them all. I purchased the Rancher style in late 2008 as the "originals" do not cut it for me in the winter when it is snowing and blowing and I have to feed the sheep. (Someone has to grow the wool for your hats!) I like that I can pull the flaps down a little lower when I really need to. And when it's more like a Montana winter (they are mild in spite of what your advertizing department claims) I have to flip the flaps up or I'll over heat. The rancher style is just about too warm to wear when I'm moving around and the temperature is above zero. I definately can't wear it playing hockey on the pond. Keep up the good work. -Bob
I purchased a Rancher to hunt in on Saturday, wind chill -10, not even a chill. No Deer , but sat in the stand for 6 hours, without being cold a bit. I loved the hat so much , I purchased an original Kromer on Tuesday, and looking forward to buying one in camo and waxed cotton for the duck blind. Love the hats ,and love that its made in Michigan. Buy one and I Know you'll own more in the future. - Brad -Brad from Monroe
I purchased the orange rancher for hunting. My head stayed so warm that I decided to get a "fancy" hat for wearing out when I'm not hunting. This is the best winter hat that I've ever owned, now I own two ranchers. I recommend them to all my friends and family. This is a must for people who like to go out in the cold, but don't want to get cold. -Trevor in Michigan
Worn a lot of different hats in the cold weather through the years as a hunter and in several US Navy SEAL Team Winter Warfare Platoons. This is by far the best hat I've ever had for being stationary (no heavy exertion) in a cold weather environment. Beautiful, wish I'd have become aware of your hats years ago. Made in USA too, I love it. -gina
This is my 11th STORMY. It is my new all time, must have, favorite deer hunting cap. With my original orange STORMY I would have to wear a stocking cap over it when it got really cold, like this past weekend during the muzzleloader season here in Wis. Temps were in the single digits and windchills were 12 below. This hat performed beyond all my hopes and needs, keeping my ears, neck, and head totally warm. I did have a heavy weight stocking cap in my backpack just in case the hat fell short of keeping me warm. Never needed the stocking cap and that's one less thing I'll be carrying into the woods next year. I would like to see them make a camo version with SCENT-LOCK so I could wear that during the late season archery hunt. All you hunters should get one of these hats, they are FANTASTIC!! -Don's gone hunting again
