Kakadu Traders Australia's Bush Ranger hat is crafted from genuine grain leather. It features a flat, 4 1/8" crown with eyelets, a 3 1/4" brim, and a 5 strand woven leather band. (Large image shown in Black; small image in Brown) Each leather hat Kakadu Traders Australia manufactures is unique. It's character is enhanced by the subtle variations and scratching that occurs naturally on genuine grain leather. The leather is specially treated to create a rich, opaque polish that will be smooth and comfortable for years to come.
My wife bought my first one 6 years ago and I had not been separated from it until it got lost on a hike. I immediately got myself a new one to replace it. I have added a lighter hat for the summer months, but there is nothing like this hat for sheer durability, wearability and looks.
For me in the environment of Vermont it is the perfect hat. Weather friendly, cold, wet, hot, dry, this hat takes it all in stride. On really hot days just soak it in a creek and put it on, instant bush style airconditioning, lol. Well worth the cost to get one if you spend time in the field!
Established from working-class roots & with over three decades in the workwear/outerwear industries, the Kakadu brand has the experience & knowledge that comes only with time. Durable materials and quality fittings combined with a style based on function & purpose has earned them a reputation for producing some of the toughest, innovative and most reliable workwear/outerwear around. Strong rugged canvas, top grain cowhide and antique brass are amongst the raw materials that give their products the guts to get the job done time & time again.