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How to Choose the Perfect Cowboy Hat: Complete Fit, Style & Material Guide

How to Choose the Perfect Cowboy Hat: Complete Fit, Style & Material Guide

Buying your first cowboy hat or your fifth can feel overwhelming when you're staring at a wall of options. Felt or straw? Wide brim or narrow? Cattleman crown or open... Read More
Posted on By Kate Garrett
10 Popular Crown Shapes Explained (Cattleman, Gus, Brick & More)

10 Popular Crown Shapes Explained (Cattleman, Gus, Brick & More)

Walk into any western hat store and you'll quickly realize that "cowboy hat" covers a lot of ground. The crown shape, brim width, and crease style all combine to create... Read More
Posted on By Amy Garrett
What NFR Week in Vegas Actually Looks Like (Off Social Media)

What NFR Week in Vegas Actually Looks Like (Off Social Media)

What NFR Week in Vegas Actually Looks Like (Off Social Media) If you scroll social media during NFR week, it looks like the entire city of Las Vegas transforms into... Read More
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What Is a Hat Band (and Why It Matters)

What Is a Hat Band (and Why It Matters)

What Is a Hat Band (and Why It Matters) A hat band is one of the simplest ways to change the look of a cowboy hat — yet it’s often... Read More
Posted on By Kate Garrett
Straw vs Felt Cowboy Hats: What’s the Difference?

Straw vs Felt Cowboy Hats: What’s the Difference?

Straw vs Felt Cowboy Hats: What’s the Difference? If you’re shopping for a cowboy hat, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is whether to choose straw or... Read More
Posted on By Kate Garrett
Choosing the Right Dog for Ranch Life

Choosing the Right Dog for Ranch Life

Choosing the Right Dog for Ranch Life Howdy, y’all. Dogs are an intrinsic part of our lives as humans. We’ve been with them, and they’ve been with us, for millennia... Read More
Posted on By Amy Garrett
Tips to Keep Your Hats Looking New

Tips to Keep Your Hats Looking New

Learn simple hat care tips to keep your hats looking new, including proper storage, cleaning, steaming, and fit adjustments.
Posted on By Amy Garrett
What Does the “X” Rating Mean on Cowboy Hats?

What Does the “X” Rating Mean on Cowboy Hats?

What Does the “X” Rating Mean on Cowboy Hats? If you’ve shopped for cowboy hats, you’ve probably noticed hats labeled with different “X” ratings — 3X, 6X, 10X, 100X, and... Read More
Posted on By Kate Garrett
Hat Sizing - Finding the Right Hat Size

Hat Sizing - Finding the Right Hat Size

So, you’re on the hunt for a new hat and wondering: how do I measure my hat size? And what do those numbers on the label actually mean? Don’t worry...
Posted on By Kate Garrett