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Zanzibar

Mens Tan Straw Panama Safari Sun Hat

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

Color: Tan

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

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Tan safari straw for desert trails and dusty parking lots alike.

Tan straw hides dust and goes with nearly every outdoor outfit, from hiking shorts to a linen shirt. This Zanzibar is paper Panama in tan, with a 4 1/2 in safari crown and a 3 1/2 in brim. The band is a slim cord, knotted in a loop, with a decorative concho. Fit adjusts through a Velcro sweatband, and it's sized S/M or L/XL. Imported. Good for desert hikes, a day at the ballpark or a long drive with the windows down.

Margo's tip: Measure your head and check our size chart. If you're between S/M and L/XL, size up and tighten the Velcro.

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
Tan
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

  • Desert hikes and ballpark days in tan
  • Hiding trail dust
  • Fitting S/M or L/XL heads with an adjustable sweatband

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.
Can you travel with the Zanzibar?
Wear it on travel days. It isn't listed as packable, so it shouldn't go folded in a suitcase. On a plane, set it crown down in the overhead bin with nothing on top.
Can this straw hat get wet?
A light shower is fine; a soaking can loosen the weave and the shape. If it gets wet, reshape it with your hands and let it dry at room temperature, crown down, away from heat.
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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