Base Camp

Name: Base Camp | Womens Khaki Wool Felt Crushable Outback Hat
Brand: American Hat Makers
Price: 83.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Womens Khaki Wool Felt Crushable Outback Hat

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

Color: Khaki

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Our take · Researched, not tested

A soft khaki felt that rides in your bag until the wind turns cool.

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

Khaki felt is the light-colored option for people who still want felt's warmth. This Base Camp has a teardrop crown 4 in tall and a brim of 3 1/2 in, enough to keep low autumn sun out of your eyes. It's wool felt, crushable, and listed as packable, so it can ride along in a carry-on. Fit adjusts with a velcro sweatband, in S/M and L/XL. Imported.

Margo's tip: If it gets rained on, shake it off, reshape it by hand, and let it dry naturally on its crown.

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

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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: Khaki
Origin: Imported

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

Great for

Carry-on travel in fall
Low autumn sun
S/M or L/XL heads

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How it compares

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Spec	Base Camp This hat	Pathfinder Women's	Pathfinder Women's	Pathfinder Women'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	SM, MD, LG, XL, XX	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 clean the Base Camp?

Brush felt with a soft hat brush, counterclockwise, and lift lint with a barely damp cloth or a lint roller. Keep it away from heat, which can shrink felt, and store it on its crown so the brim keeps its shape.

Can you return it?

Per American Hat Makers, as stated on their site Nov 6, 2026, it offers 90-day easy returns. Policies change, so confirm on the store's page before you order.

Do you sell this hat?

No. American Hat Makers sells it. The store button opens their product page, and we earn a commission if you buy, at no cost to you.

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