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Zanzibar

Mens Olive Straw Panama Safari Sun Hat

$79 at American Hat Makers, as of Nov 6, 2026

Color: Olive

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

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Try it on

Our take · Researched, not tested

Olive straw that blends into the reeds. Birders and anglers, take note.

Olive is the color of reeds and riverbanks, which is why it shows up on fishing and birding gear. The Zanzibar in olive is paper Panama with a 4 1/2 in safari crown and a 3 1/2 in brim, enough to keep glare off your face while you watch the water. Its cord band ends in a loop knot and has a decorative concho. Adjustable Velcro sweatband inside. S/M or L/XL, imported.

Margo's tip: Don't leave it on the boat seat in the sun. Straw and hot surfaces are a bad match.

What the store lists

  • Material: Paper Panama
  • Shape: Safari
  • Brim: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
  • Crown height: 4 1/2 in
  • Trim: Minimal Corded Band with Decorative Concho; Loop-Knot Closure
  • Sweatband: Adjustable Velcro
  • Origin: Imported, per the store

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Specs and fit

Type
Outback hat (Safari)
Material
Paper Panama
Brim
3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
Crown
4 1/2 in
Trim
Minimal Corded Band with Decorative Concho; Loop-Knot Closure
Sweatband
Adjustable Velcro
Features
None listed
Sizes
S/M, L/XL
Color
Olive
Origin
Imported
brim 3 1/2 incrown 4 1/2 in
Side view on a 7 in head, drawn to scale. Dashed lines mean the store doesn't list that number.

Great for

  • Fishing and birding in olive
  • Cutting glare with a 3 1/2 in brim
  • Outdoor gear in green and khaki

Skip it if

  • You need a hat that packs flat: the store doesn't list it as packable
  • You want a stated UPF rating: this listing doesn't give one
  • You want a cold-weather hat: look at felt

How it compares

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SpecZanzibar
This hat
Paulo
Men's
Lennox
Men's
Mira
Men's
Price$79$83$99$163
TypeOutback hatOutback hatOutback hatOutback hat
MaterialStrawStrawStrawStraw
Brim3 1/2 in3 1/2 in3 1/2 in3 1/2 in
Packs flatNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
UPFNot statedNot statedNot statedNot stated
VentedNot statedYesNot statedNot stated
SizesS/M, L/XLSM, MD, LG, XLS/M, L/XLS/M, L/XL

Questions

Which size of the Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar 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.
Does it pack flat?
The store doesn't list it as packable, so don't fold it. Folding straw cracks the weave. Wear it when you travel, or set it crown down in the overhead bin.
How do you clean the Zanzibar?
Brush off dust with a soft brush and dab marks with a barely damp cloth. American Hat Makers suggests cornstarch for sweat or grease spots, brushed off after it sits. Never soak straw, and let it dry on its crown.
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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