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Outback hat · Men's

Pathfinder

Mens Black Wool Felt Outback Hat

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

Color: Black

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Black wool felt outback for cold mornings and late drives home.

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

Felt is the cold-weather side of the outback family, and black is its most formal color. The Pathfinder in black is wool felt with a 4 in outback crown and a 3 in brim, trimmed by a faux leather band that ends in tails. The velcro sweatband adjusts. Sizes run SM through XX. Wear it with a waxed jacket on a frosty morning or a wool coat on a night out.

Margo's tip: Black felt shows lint, so keep a soft hat brush by the door and give it a few counterclockwise strokes before you head out.

What the store lists

  • Material: Wool Felt
  • Shape: Outback
  • Brim: 3 in (7.6 cm)
  • Crown height: 4 in
  • Trim: Faux Leather Band with Tails
  • Sweatband: Adjustable Velcro
  • Origin: Imported, per the store

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Specs and fit

Type
Outback hat (Outback)
Material
Wool Felt
Brim
3 in (7.6 cm)
Crown
4 in
Trim
Faux Leather Band with Tails
Sweatband
Adjustable Velcro
Features
None listed
Sizes
SM, MD, LG, XL, XX
Color
Black
Origin
Imported
brim 3 incrown 4 in
Side view on a 7 in head, drawn to scale. Dashed lines mean the store doesn't list that number.

Great for

  • Frosty mornings and winter evenings
  • Waxed jackets and wool coats
  • Sizes SM through XX

Skip it if

  • You need a hat that packs flat: the store doesn't list it as packable
  • You want a hat for hot days: look at straw

How it compares

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SpecPathfinder
This hat		Base Camp
Men's		Base Camp
Men's		Zion
Men's
Price$83$83$83$89
TypeOutback hatOutback hatOutback hatOutback hat
MaterialFeltFeltFeltFelt
Brim3 in3 1/2 in3 1/2 in3 in
Packs flatNot statedYesYesYes
UPFNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
VentedNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
SizesSM, MD, LG, XL, XXS/M, L/XLS/M, L/XLMD, LG, XL

Questions

Which size of the Pathfinder should I get?
Measure your head where the hat sits and match it to the chart. SM fits heads 21 to 21 7/8 in (54 to 55 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. XX fits heads 24 3/8 to 24 7/8 in (62 to 63 cm) on American Hat Makers' chart. Between sizes, American Hat Makers says to size up and use the foam insert it includes.
Is the Pathfinder 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 travel with the Pathfinder?
Wear it on travel days. It isn't listed as packable, so it shouldn't go folded in a suitcase. For a checked bag, use a hat box with the crown stuffed.
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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