Midnight Rider

Name: Midnight Rider | Mens Black Leather Outback Hat
Brand: American Hat Makers
Price: 163.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Mens Black Leather Outback Hat

$163 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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Our take · Researched, not tested

Black leather outback for wind, weather and midnight rides.

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

Leather is the material you want when the wind kicks up, and the Midnight Rider is built from midweight cowhide in black. The outback crown is a modest 3 3/4 in, the brim a compact 2 3/4 in, and a concho rides on the side of its leather band. AHM's velcro sweatband sits inside, and it's assembled in the USA in SM through XX. A short brim like this keeps a low profile around the campsite or on a breezy ridge trail.

Margo's tip: Leather runs warm in direct summer heat, so this is your spring, fall and evening hat. Hand the hottest afternoons to straw.

What the store lists

Material: Midweight Cowhide Leather
Shape: Outback
Brim: 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
Crown height: 3 3/4 in
Trim: Leather Band with Side Concho
Sweatband: AHM Velcro
Origin: Assembled in the USA, per the store

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Specs and fit

Type: Outback hat (Outback)
Material: Midweight Cowhide Leather
Brim: 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
Crown: 3 3/4 in
Trim: Leather Band with Side Concho
Sweatband: AHM Velcro
Features: None listed
Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL, XX
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

Wind and rough use, in cowhide leather
A compact 2 3/4 in brim
Sizes SM through XX

Skip it if

You need a hat that packs flat: the store doesn't list it as packable

How it compares

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Spec	Midnight Rider This hat	Crusher Men's	Crusher Men's	Crusher Men's
Price	$163	$163	$163	$163
Type	Outback hat	Outback hat	Outback hat	Outback hat
Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Brim	2 3/4 in	3 in	3 in	3 in
Packs flat	Not stated	Yes	Yes	Yes
UPF	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Vented	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated	Not stated
Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL, XX	SM, MD, LG, XL, 3X	SM, MD, LG, XL, XX, 3X	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 XX. 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 Midnight Rider UPF rated?

The listing doesn't state a UPF rating, so don't assume one. Shade depends on the brim and how tight the weave is. Hold it up to a bright light: if light shows through, so does UV.

Does it pack flat?

The store doesn't list it as packable, so don't fold it. Folding can leave a permanent crease. Wear it when you travel, or set it crown down in the overhead bin.

How do you care for a leather hat like the Midnight Rider?

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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