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 Bob Myers on Nov 18th 2024
Already sent it back.
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Posted by Leon lafreniere on Nov 14th 2024
Fits perfect
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Posted by Wayne on Nov 7th 2024
I have had the waxed cotton cap for about ten years now. I've always wanted something warmer so I didn't have to wear a stocking or watch cap. I finally ordered the waxed cotton rancher cap. It's everything and a bag of chips. Very warm and the ear protector is top notch. All I have to do is flip my collar up and pull the ear flap down and no more cold wind on my neck and ears.
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Posted by Kent on Oct 17th 2024
Went a size bigger than I normally do and I'm very satisfied with the fit. Great winter cap for outside activities in the cold. Very well made. Thank you!
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Posted by Gwenola Quancsrd on Sep 17th 2024
Can you make a red hat in your new collection? ~ Hello! We do not currently have any plans to produce a solid red cap, we are sorry for any inconvenience. SK~
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Posted by Matt on Apr 2nd 2024
Looking forward to wearing it next winter
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Posted by Allen on Mar 29th 2024
My 5th stormy kromer hat. They perform as advertised. Super warm and stay on your head no matter where you wear them. This is my 2nd ranchers model and by far the warmest one for skiing and hunting in the extreme cold weather. I highly recommend them to anyone who spends time outdoors in cold climates.
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Posted by MJB on Mar 21st 2024
Love the style hat and quality construction. Only negative is the sizing of the hats are not true. Had to return the hat and upsize twice to get proper fit. I normally wear a 7 3/8 fitted hat and finally settled on a 7 5/8 to get a proper fit. Stormy needs to correct this issue of sizing. ~~ Good morning, We are sorry to hear you had some issues with sizing. Our styles can fit a little different, especially our Rancher Cap. Due to the extra layer of insulation, some folks do size up. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out, we'd love to chat via email or phone. SK~~
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Posted by Rob Ferrara on Mar 5th 2024
I’ve never had a cap made for cold weather. I live in Louisiana. We’ll be visiting some northern climes in the coming years.