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Image of Stormy Kromer Rancher Cap: an insulated six-panel wool winter cap with a pulldown fleece earband that covers your ears and neck and ties in front.

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The Rancher Cap

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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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DETAILS

22-24 oz. 85/15 or 80/20 wool/nylon
50% wool/25% poly/25% nylon (Ottawa)
Thinsulate® Insulation in crown
100% cotton lining
Lengthened, fleece-lined earband
Six-panel crown construction
Cut and sewn in the USA with US and globally sourced materials
Dry clean only
Lifetime Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Yes. The Rancher Cap's extended earbands fully cover your ears when pulled down and provide additional coverage at the back of the neck.
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.
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.
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.
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 Unknown on Nov 11th 2012

This hat is built for Alaska, all the way around. Look, feel, and warmth. Only problem is I will need a crowbar to get it off the wife. -SJMPAINTER
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Posted by Unknown on Mar 29th 2012

My wife loves my Kromer collection, but won't be seen in public with me when I wear the Rancher. She doesn't know how warm and comfortable it is, either. Now I know what hat to wear when I want to be alone. Keep up the good work!P.S. : Go back to the "old" high crown design, and ditch the writing on the back. I know who you are. -Tooker
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Posted by Unknown on Mar 1st 2012

I can take the cold but when it's frigid, my Stormy Rancher is my hat of choice, whether I'm clearing the driveway or sitting in my deer stand when it's 10 below. The earflaps keep the wind off my ears and the back of my neck. My grandpa owned a Stormy cap over 50 years ago and I'm sorry to say it took me so long to figure out why. Keep up the great product!! I'll be buying more! -Burly Maple
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Posted by Unknown on Jan 16th 2012

just wish you guys would make rancher in green plaid as its our favorite color! -duckman
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Posted by Unknown on Jan 14th 2012

i live in the cold my rancher kromer is the caps of all caps keep up the good work and keep it in the u s a. -muskrat
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Posted by Unknown on Jan 14th 2012

My new SK rancher is my third one and the warmest hat I ever had. I have a waxed cotton and a mackinaw all very good hats. So keep up the good work SK up there in the U.P. -Homer
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Posted by Unknown on Dec 19th 2011

My rancher showed up today, just in time. We have a winter storm warning and work is shut down due to snow. It works great. My second Kromer, this time with long ear flaps for the bitter weather. Keep making it in America. I no longer buy from a large, northern, direct mail merchandiser, as now their products are cheap, poor quality material and work. Keep it up SK. Thanks, TH -TimH
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Posted by Unknown on Dec 12th 2011

If you are looking for a cap that will handle the harshest conditions, you don't have too look any further. I've got two of these, one for work and one for play. Before I purchased the first one I read a review where the writer referred to the Rancher as a wool helmet, I would agree with that. Let's just say that when it's snowing the snow doesn't melt off of it. But do yourself a favor, if you don't already own an original Kromer get one of them to go with it, as the Rancher will be to warm when it's 20 degrees or above. -Travis A
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Posted by Unknown on Dec 5th 2011

I was really excited to find a SK Rancher in our last visit to Marquette. I walk our dogs 2 times per day no matter what the weather. I must say however the hat is just an O.K. The flaps let in wind around the ears. It will do since I dropped $45.00 on it but in cold weather, my Sirius fleece hat will come out. -dnc