Bison

Name: Bison | Mens Black Bison Leather Packable Outback Hat
Brand: American Hat Makers
Price: 199.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Mens Black Bison Leather Packable Outback Hat

$199 at American Hat Makers, as of Nov 6, 2026

Color: Black

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

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Black bison leather outback hat that folds into a bag.

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

Here's a bison leather outback hat you're allowed to pack. The Bison has an outback crown at 4 in and a 3 in brim, which covers your face without catching every gust. The band has a chocolate leather backing under a braided pewter weave, with deerskin lacing knotted and hanging down the back. Leather handles wind and rough use but runs warm in heat. Sizes SM to XL with an AHM velcro sweatband. Assembled in the USA.

Margo's tip: After unpacking, reshape the crown by hand and let it sit on its crown for a little while before wearing.

What the store lists

Material: Bison Leather
Shape: Outback
Brim: 3 in (7.6 cm)
Crown height: 4 in
Trim: Leather Band with Chocolate Color Backing with Braided Pewter Weave Overlay; Tied with Deerskin Lacing that Drapes off the Back
Sweatband: AHM Velcro
Packable: Listed as packable or crushable
Origin: Assembled in the USA, per the store

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Specs and fit

Type: Outback hat (Outback)
Material: Bison Leather
Brim: 3 in (7.6 cm)
Crown: 4 in
Trim: Leather Band with Chocolate Color Backing with Braided Pewter Weave Overlay; Tied with Deerskin Lacing that Drapes off the Back
Sweatband: AHM Velcro
Features: Packable
Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL
Color: Black
Origin: Assembled in the USA

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

Great for

Road trips where the hat goes in a bag
Wind and rough weather
SM through XL heads

How it compares

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Spec	Bison This hat	Unforgiven Men's	Ambush Men's	Midnight Rider Men's
Price	$199	$199	$199	$163
Type	Outback hat	Outback hat	Outback hat	Outback hat
Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Brim	3 in	3 1/4 in	3 3/4 in	2 3/4 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	SM, MD, LG, XL	MD, LG, XL	MD, LG, XL	SM, MD, LG, XL, XX

Questions

How should it fit?

Level on your head, about a finger above your eyebrows, clearing the tops of your ears. Sizes in stock run SM to XL. SM fits heads 21 to 21 7/8 in (54 to 55 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. Between sizes, size up and add an insert.

Is the Bison UPF rated?

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

Can you pack the Bison?

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 leather hat like the Bison?

Wipe it with a soft, barely damp cloth and let it dry away from heat, which can stiffen and crack leather. A leather conditioner keeps it supple; test it inside the crown first. Never machine-wash it.

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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