Stetson Bozeman Outdoor Hat

I’ve been buying Stetsons for decades and the Bozeman Outdoor hat for years. After going through many other styles and models I finally found this hat, which was the one I was searching for all that time. I just bought my 4th one now. The quality has remained constant in all of them, except that the 3rd one was a little thin. Being too thin means it won’t stay on your head in wind as well as thicker ones do, and sometimes when working it wants to fall off. I always catch it, but on the 1st and 2nd versions they were thick enough to grip my head, hold their shape in the wind without flying off, and they would stay put even if I turned my head upside down for a moment, as to look under something or to reach down to pet the dogs and cats. I’m hoping that the 4th one reverts to the original quality, and will report back after getting it. …er… and the 5th. I forgot to say that I ordered two this time. They didn’t have my green one, so I got two other colors. I’ll report back.

Overall, the quality level of all the Stetsons I’ve owned (around 20) has been excellent. I’d wear them forever, but they get awfully dirty the way I use them, and after while I’d rather just replace them than to keep on wearing a stained-up, dirty hat. The hats themselves have never worn out. Always retain their shape, their feel and fit.

Bought for hiking and camping. Replaces a Tilley that looks like a herd of feral cats fought over it after 20+ years. I have a 60cm head, measured with a tape and consistent with the other 7 1/2 sized hats I’ve owned over the years. Size range had me at XL, which is what I bought, but it is a bit loose. I thought about sending it back, but decided hat tape will fix it fine.

I bought the mushroom color. It is darker then I expected. Otherwise it is a nice looking hat. And kudos to whomever it shipped from, as it was packed really well and arrived unmolested.

I saw many good reviews and some unhappy reviews so I was a bit nervous to shell out $120 for a hat as I’ve never purchased a quality felt hat before.

The reasons why I’m thrilled with this hat are:
1. The seller packed the hat upside-down in their own box. The inside had a cutout for the crown to poke through the support layer. This was then padded with foam to prevent creases or markings. (Some people said the hat arrived in a bag??)

2. The felt didn’t have any defects as one person described: “pimples” and no moth damage as another had described.

3. The hat fits me like it was made for me!! I’ve tried mediums in other brands but this is the only one that fits true to the size chart. My head measures about 22.25” or so just above the ears. In baseball caps I wear size 7 1/8 I believe.

4. The felt is heavy (weight wise) and feels very premium and high quality.

5. The sweat band is this soft, vented athletic fabric and I like that it helps hold the hat in place.

6. The style is slightly western and slightly classic and I think it is absolutely flattering for all occasions.

I will see how it holds up in the weather, but all of the reviews that mentioned that were satisfied with it’s performance.

Also felt loves to pick up lint and pet hair, so keep that in mind, especially if you purchase it in black or another dark color.

I’ve had this hat for 5 years and I rarely wore it at first because I was afraid to mess it up. Then I took it on an extended trip that involved several flights and I was forced to “crush” it to keep it in my backpack. I should have never doubted it. Now I fold the hat up all the time and it always comes out looking good. It’s great in snow and light rain too. It’s warm and keeps the snow off the back of my neck. I wear a 7-3/4 hat and the XXL fits perfectly. Not a summer hat though; it’s made of fairly heavy wool felt.

Wear them all the time, great quality, great fit, and lots of comments. Not only do I like it for it’s comfort, looks, durability, and very comfortable fit. It’s a Stetson living up to its name. I own several of them in different colors, and shapes. Great hats by Stetson.

Great price, the hat was well shipped and arrived early. The quality is what you would expect from a Stetson, beautiful, comfortable and fits perfectly. I highly recommend purchasing your hats through this seller.

True to size, nicely made
Highly recommend