Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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Yes. The Rancher Cap's extended earbands fully cover your ears when pulled down and provide additional coverage at the back of the neck.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Roy Pacini on Jan 22nd 2024
A nice addition to my other stormy caps. Well made and comfortable.
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Posted by Val on Jan 17th 2024
We Received this hat just before the Polar temperature plunge and 2 day blizzard..my husband thankfully donned the hat as part of his winter wear to push snow with his 40 year old skid steer that does not have a heat houser. It is also his daily wear as he drives semi truck transporting grain around the county. This is our 2nd hat purchase and one is always on his head this winter. Thank you for providing some warmth these cold winter days!! Stormy Kromer has easy ordering and quick order fulfillment!!
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Posted by Jacob on Jan 15th 2024
I bought the Rancher and have liked it a lot. It keeps the back of my neck and ears warm and fits great!
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Posted by Tyson on Jan 9th 2024
I bought a rancher hat thinking it would take place of my crown cap. It’s a nice hat and nice warm but reason why I give it low rating that it’s not good for the Canadian winters. The flap keeps sliding up and not covering my ears. Would be a good hat for the fall but not cold cold weather. ~~Hi Tyson, it sounds like the fit of the cap isn't quite right. You can try untying the tie, putting the hat on and then retying. Hopefully this will help keep the earband in place when pulled down! SK~~
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Posted by Brian on Jan 1st 2024
Love this hat! I wear a size 8, which is hard to find, and this fits me perfectly. I liked it so much I bought a second one for myself as well as one for each my wife and dad. I’m proud to wear this high quality, American made product!
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Posted by Sharon Whitmer on Dec 27th 2023
Love the fit and style
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Posted by Cliff Gibbs on Dec 27th 2023
Have had Stormys for years. Just ordered 2 more. They are great
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Posted by Glen Lehman on Dec 26th 2023
Love the hat very well made! Thanks!!!?
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Posted by Kevin Lindsey on Dec 26th 2023
Excellent hat. The extended flaps cover the entire ear which makes it great in really cold weather. The cap itself also has more insulation in it. Great cap.