Packable cowboy hat

Bright noon on the trail calls for real shade without losing your hair to a hot crown. We cut this wide-brim hat from plain nylon in deep pure black, leaving space at the back for a high bun. Snap the sides up when you want the trail off your collar, or pull the cord snug when the coastal breeze picks up.

Room for your hair

An opening at the back lets a high bun or ponytail sit free instead of pinning your hair down against your neck. The rear drawcord cinches the fit to your head without slipping.

Side snaps and wide shade

Snap the brim sides up to shape the crown like a classic western hat, or leave them flat for broad shade across your nose, ears, and collar. The dark weave cuts heavy glare off bright dirt paths.

Cord for the breeze

A chin cord keeps the hat on your head when a sudden gust comes across the lake or off the bow of a ferry. Fasten the toggle under your jaw and walk without holding your crown.

Packing and washing

Roll the nylon down into a tote bag or the pocket of a pack, and shake it out when you reach camp. When dust and trail sweat settle in, wash it out gently by hand in cool water.