Outback Trading Australian Oilskin Hat

I love hats, and need to sometimes wear one to protect my red headed skin from sun damage. I've worn it several times, now, and am happy with the fit and style (although I was at first looking at softer canvas hats, the oil may make it water-proof as well! I as a woman need a large size. I ordered a 7 and when it came, I was thrilled. Fit perfectly. Hope it's not too warm in the heat of summer, the oil skin. Otherwise, it's perfect and will last a long time!

Would be nice if half sizes were offered & sizing was consistant. One of the X-large hats was a lttle smaller than the other.

I own this hat in brown and wear it all the time. I bought a second one in black - nominally to give to a girlfriend for Christmas. I'll decide between now and then whether to give it to her or keep it for myself.

Had previously purchased the same hat in brown from a retail store (and at a greater cost) and loved the look, feel, durability and practicality of this hat. I purchased an additional one from Horse.com in black and quite happy with it.I keep my hair in a large bun and this is the only hat I've found that fits properly over my hair, while not losing shape or function. It looks great and I receive compliments no matter where I go, riding, walking or partying. I never have to worry about the hat flying off and winding up under a horse's hooves or run over by a car when a gust of wind tries to separate me from the hat! :)In the summer it's perfect for keeping the sun out of my eyes with no need for sunglasses. In the wet seasons, it keeps its shape time after time while protecting from rain or snow.In a nutshell, I love this hat and would recommend it to anyone searching for the perfect hat.

Purchased this as a father's day gift for my husband. Only negative was the packing. There was no protection for the brim stuffed as it was into a box full of packing peanuts. The result being the back of the brim was bent on arrival. The correct packing would be nice. Aside from this the hat is wonderful. It provides protection from the Texas sun, the sweat band works like a champ and the hat holds even in high winds. Added bonus - he looks delicious with it on. :-)

Feels great, looks great. Fits a bit big though so if you're borderline, go smaller.

I really hesitated about ordering a hat online; I wanted to be able to try it on. Oh what the heck! If it doesn't fit (or looks silly on my head), I can always return it. Well, let me tell you - it fits perfectly AND looks great on me. Not to mention the fact that it's WATERPROOF!! I am definitely a happy camper............make that cattle drover! THANKS!!

I love this hat! I got it just in time for the monsoon rainy season we are having here! I thought it would be too big but it fits beautifully and stays on my head while I'm riding horse! Will wear it out and get another!

I love this hat! Fits great and looks great.I received several compliments the first day I wore it.

Sometimes I try to do too much when heading home - listening to music, looking at the houses around me, thinking about a book I'm reading - that I forget to watch my step. So, yesterday, I sprawled on the sidewalk. But the lovely stiff brim of the hat stopped my face from landing on concrete! It's an eccentric hat here in Portland, but I like it because it keeps my head warm and dry, my glasses clear, and doesn't crowd my peripheral vision like a hood.

I received a nice used Driza Bone short drover's coat as a gift. It's been made in Australia in the same way for well over 100 years, originally sail cloth, it's all cotton that's treated with oil & wax, known as "OilSkin" so it is wind resistant and water proof. I looked all over for the perfect matching hat to go with my Driza Bone coat, even checked with the original Driza Bone store in Australia, finally found this one on Amazon which came from this site horse.com----I got it 2 days ago and already LOVE IT!! The medium fits my 22 1/2" head like it was custom made for me, feels great, can be shaped in a wide variety of styles and I already wore it out in the rain where it performed like a champion keeping my head, neck and face dry and head toasty warm(it was about 45 degrees yesterday morning). I only wish I had bought it direct since the s/h here is only $3.99 vs Amazon's $8.75 s/h charge and I couldn't get the brown in a medium there(a better match for my new coat), so I settled for the black(gives me an excuse to buy another one-LOL!!).I exchanged a few emails with the good folks at this direct site and found them to be both responsive(super quick), helpful and especially nice. I WILL DEFINITELY DO BUSINESS HERE AGAIN....just wish my disability checks were larger so I could buy more now...but given time, I'll be back!Thanks to all for being so nice to me!!

Nice filing outstanding perform-ens!

I bought this hat over a year ago and I love it! It is comfortable and durable. I wear this hat everyday that it rains and it works very well. I have had many hats and this one is the best. The price hear at Horse.com is also unbeatable. I get compliments every time I wear it. I had seen this hat at numerous web site and none could touch the price here! Only wish it had come with the brown hat band as advertised. oh well it gave me the excuse to make my own. (P.S. I don't have a pet)