Original Recycled Tarp Hat, Handcrafted in Brazil

This is an AWESOME hat! Five stars is not enough! Fits great and looks even better in a rugged rustic way. I like hats but seem to just collect them and never wear them. However, this is the first hat I have ever worn ALL day working around the house and yard in the hot Georgia sun ; keeps you pretty cool for a hat. It is so comfortable you forget it's on. My wife (who rarely wears hats) asked me to get her one...she has never done that before. The hat looks great on her too. So convinced is my family, I had to get one for my daughter! However the hat my wife received was a little too rustic with several large patches that we will return and exchange it for another; each one is unique and you don't know exactly what you will get. Comes shipped flat but shapes up very well to what you want with wire brim and wire in crown. FYI I have a 21 1/2 inches head and ordered the small and it fits just right with enough tightness it won't blow off. My wife's medium also fit me but was barely different from my small; just a tad looser. My daughter's small was actually just a tad small for me but still okay. So, size of a small is right at 21 1/2 inches which is a hat size 6 7/8. I retired from the Army and usually wore a size 7 and sometimes a 6 7/8 (but did not like wearing them all the time for 30-years). FINALLY found a cool hat to actually wear and enjoy it. I wouldn't be surprised if I went and purchased a second one. Hope this helps. Dr Russ

It IS the real deal!

Since each is unique and made from an up-cycled truck tarp, it's really the luck of the draw if you're going to get a patch worked affair or not. I lucked out and received a hat with no patches and very little printing, and from friends who've received products from Real Deal Brazil they'll exchange unused products for what you want if you contact them directly. It's certainly unique and becomes a sort of signature for you if worn often enough, and I rarely venture on the trails without it. I get compliments on it quite often. The treatment makes it water resistant (note--not water proof) and stiff, but it softens up in no time if that's what you prefer. It fits like it was made for me, but a stiff wind is enough to send it flying if you're not careful. I made a paracord retaining strap, feeding it through the vent grommets and down the backside so I can cinch it up on the back of my head to keep it secure. I finished it with a paracord hatband in the "cobra" style, and the sage green cord I used complements it perfectly...plus I now have about 30 feet of cordage should I need it. The moldable brim takes and holds pretty much any shape you throw at it, and bends back easily if you ever want to change it. I highly recommend this hat if you spend any time in the outdoors or just want something unique looking. Lacking a photo of the paracord retainer to keep the hat on even in the wind, here's how I did it: 1. Cut a length of cord approximately the circumference of your head, plus 8 inches. In my case it was around 30 inches. Be sure to fuse the ends to prevent fraying. 2. Feed one side of the cord into a front vent grommet, through the hat and coming out the other front grommet. Make your two ends outside the hat an even length. 3. Pass the free ends of cord through the back two grommets, first one side, then the other, keeping them about even and without pulling on the hat. You should see a horizontal line of cord connecting the front and back grommets on both sides, with the free ends dangling from inside the hat. 4. Pass the two free ends through a small hollow object, such as a wooden bead or barrel cord lock. Knot the cord ends to prevent them from coming out. Done! To use the retainer, hold the cord with the barrel lock or bead outside and to the back, then put on the hat and square it up on your noggin. Once comfortably set, just slide the bead or lock up the cord until it's snug against the back of your head, letting the two free ends stay loose. Your hat is now very wind resistant, and can be tightened further if needed.

Fits great and is comfortable. Exactly looks as depicted.

I bought this hat for my job working outdoors at 8,000 feet elevation. It is well built. The fit is different than a ball cap or boonie hat. The crown hugs my head, which makes it feel a bit snug, but not too tight. I prefer the crown to stand off my head, but whatever, I can get used to the crown snugging on my head. too many superfluous patches that look contrived? Sure, but they also give the hat additional structure, they can be cut off and since I work solo, I dont much care what the elk think of my hat. It looks okay, it's a tough hat, and keeps the sun off my ears, nose and neck. And I can throw it into the truck and not worry about it

Just as listed. I purchased my first hat in a seaside shop on Pawley’s Island. It's been a great hat and I receive compliments on it. I ordered one from Amazon after there were none my size at the shop this years visit to the island this year. It hat was exactly what I wanted and has the same character even with a different set of patches.

This is my favorite hat of all time for the beach! I don't wear hats ever besides my real deal. Machine washable and nearly indestructible, this hat's weathered canvas becomes even better after a few dips in the ocean. Gets kinda starchy and stiff. Plus the grommets will get a nice green patina after enough swimming with this bag boy. A couple warnings: this hat will sink. I recommend a retainer or lanyard of some kind if the waves are bad(RIP my previous real deal) Also, the company is currently not making the specific hat pictured. If you order this you will receive the golden edition of this hat which is much brighter on the top. Bottom of hat is normal coloration. No two are the same as far as patches and patterns!

I really like the looks of the hat and the quality of the canvas is good. The only complaint is with the wire used for forming the brim. It seems to ba made of high carbon steel. While trying to form it the wire broke. I decided to remove the wire and replace it with some stainless steel wire I use in other hats. When I remove the broken wire, it was already rusting. But the wire is the only issue with the hat, otherwise it is awesome and seems like it will be something to pass down because of how long lasting it will be.

I love my hat so much my wife has to make me take it off when I go to bed I also bought 1 each for my two sons

I purchased this hat, to replace an old one that was too small. Excellent quality, the size guide is a little off so I have had to put reducing stripes in.