Bison

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

Mens Brown Bison Leather Packable Outback Hat

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

Color: Brown

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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

Brown bison leather, a pewter braid, and permission to pack it.

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

Brown bison leather makes up this outback hat has a 4 in crown and a 3 in brim, short enough to wear under a canopy or in a truck. The band pairs a chocolate leather backing with a braided pewter overlay and deerskin lacing that trails off the back. It's packable, so it can live in a duffel between trips. MD, LG and XL, with an AHM velcro sweatband. Assembled in the USA.

Margo's tip: Don't stash leather damp. Let it air dry fully before it goes back in the bag.

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: Brown
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

Duffel-bag travel
Fishing, ranch chores and rough days
MD, LG or 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	MD, LG, XL	MD, LG, XL	MD, LG, XL	SM, MD, LG, XL, XX

Questions

Which size of the Bison should I get?

Measure your head where the hat sits and match it to the chart. MD fits heads 22 to 22 3/4 in (56 to 57 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. XL fits heads 23 5/8 to 24 1/4 in (60 to 61 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. Between sizes, American Hat Makers says to size up and use the foam insert it includes.

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.

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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