Base Camp

Name: Base Camp | Mens Chocolate Brown Wool Felt Crushable Outback Hat
Brand: American Hat Makers
Price: 83.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Mens Chocolate Brown Wool Felt Crushable Outback Hat

$83 at American Hat Makers, as of Nov 6, 2026

Color: Chocolate

Size: Pick one

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Sizes in stock at American Hat Makers as of Nov 6, 2026. Crossed out = sold out.

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Our take · Researched, not tested

Chocolate wool felt that folds into a bag and comes back out.

By Margo Lane, straw and sun hats desk Pen name, fact-checked by our team

Felt is the cooler-weather pick, and a crushable felt is the one that survives a duffel. The Base Camp is wool felt in chocolate brown, built in a fedora-style shape with a teardrop crown at 4 in and a 3 1/2 in brim that shades the face on fall hikes. The store lists it as packable. An adjustable velcro sweatband handles fit, and sizes are S/M and L/XL. Imported.

Margo's tip: After it's been crushed, pop the crown back out by hand and let the brim relax on its own for a bit before you wear it.

What the store lists

Material: Wool Felt
Shape: Fedora
Brim: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
Crown height: 4 in
Sweatband: Adjustable Velcro
Packable: Listed as packable or crushable
Origin: Imported, per the store

Built from American Hat Makers' product data. We haven't worn this hat. How we rank

Specs and fit

Type: Outback hat (Fedora)
Material: Wool Felt
Brim: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
Crown: 4 in
Sweatband: Adjustable Velcro
Features: Packable
Sizes: S/M, L/XL
Color: Chocolate
Origin: Imported

Side view on a 7 in head, drawn to scale. Dashed lines mean the store doesn't list that number.

Great for

Fall hikes and cool-weather travel
Packing into a bag between wears
S/M or L/XL heads

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How it compares

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Spec	Base Camp This hat	Pathfinder Men's	Pathfinder Men's	Pathfinder Men's
Price	$83	$83	$83	$83
Type	Outback hat	Outback hat	Outback hat	Outback hat
Material	Felt	Felt	Felt	Felt
Brim	3 1/2 in	3 in	3 in	3 in
Packs flat	Yes	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
UPF	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Vented	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Sizes	S/M, L/XL	SM, MD, LG, XL, XX	SM, MD, LG, XL	SM, MD, LG, XL, XX

Questions

Which size of the Base Camp should I get?

It comes in S/M and L/XL. S/M fits heads 22 1/8 to 22 3/4 in on American Hat Makers' chart. L/XL fits heads 22 7/8 to 23 5/8 in on American Hat Makers' chart. Between sizes, size up and use an insert.

Is the Base Camp UPF rated?

The listing doesn't state a UPF rating, so don't assume one. The 3 1/2 inch brim still gives real shade. Hold it up to a bright light: if light shows through, so does UV.

Can you pack the Base Camp?

Yes. The store lists it as packable or crushable. Pack it crown down at the top of your bag with the crown stuffed with socks, then reshape the brim with your hands when you arrive.

How do you care for a felt hat like this?

A soft brush after dusty days, a rest on its crown, and no hot cars. If it gets rained on, shake it off, turn the sweatband down and let it air-dry at room temperature.

What if it doesn't fit?

American Hat Makers states 90-day easy returns (per American Hat Makers, as stated on their site Nov 6, 2026). Check the store's current policy before you buy; its page is the final word.

Who sells it?

American Hat Makers, our Preferred Brand. We don't sell anything ourselves; the button takes you to the store. We earn a commission if you buy, at no cost to you.

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