Parks Explorer
$49.00
Regular Price
$65.00
Light Weight, But Not a Lightweight. The Parks Explorer weighs mere ounces but delivers a ton of protection. This Aussie Bush Hat is great for Gardening, the Beach, Hiking, Ball Games, Boating, and any time you want to protect yourself from the elements wearing the lightest hat that will get the job done.
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- Hand crafted in Australia from a lightweight, yet rugged, water repellant canvas.
- 50+ UPF Sun protection rating (blocks 98%+ of the Suns UV rays). The wide brim provides extra protection for your neck, ears, eyes, and face. (more info below)
- Waterproofed to keep you drier when the rain comes. The gentle slope of the hat allows the rain to run off you, not down you.
- The Chinstrap with plastic spring Toggle allows you to easily adjust the length for security and comfort.
- Light but durable. The Parks Explorer is strong enough to tackle the Outback, or your Back Yard.
- Available in Brown and Khaki.
Jacaru is the gold standard for quality, everyday wear hats, and has been making out-of-this-world hats since America first put men on the moon in 1969. If you are looking for a lightweight hat that is not a Lightweight in performance the Parks Explorer may be the hat for you.
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The Classic Aussie Bush Hat. The Parks Explorer is the classic sun-safe Aussie Bush hat. There is nothing complicated about this hat. Crafted from a heavy-duty, water repellant canvas, your Parks Explorer is light-wearing, weighing in at less than 5 ounces. Yet it beats back the Sun with a 50+ UPF Sun Protection Rating (the highest rating). And it acts like your own personal roof as it protects you from the rain.
Your Parks Explorer can be soaked, it can be crushed, and it will bounce back. And the chinstrap and toggle help keep your hat securely in place as the wind blows.
How Do I Select a Hat That Fits? There are 3 keys to selecting the right hat for you:
- The hat must first fit your eye. If you don’t like the look of the hat, if it does not match your sense of style, you are unlikely to wear it once you get it home. Only you can determine if a hat fits your eye.
- The hat must fit your head. Your hat should hug your head, but not squeeze your head. Comfortably snug when sitting properly on your head is the correct fit. Only you can determine if a hat fits your head.
- Finding the right fit. To get the right fit, start by measuring your head to determine your hat size. We can help you with that. See our Jacaru Hat Sizing Chart to help you find your size.
- Start with only the finest materials.
- Coupled with a catalog of classic & creative designs.
- To which they apply their knowledge and skills, honed over decades of experience.
- To create exceptional, well-fitting, comfortable, and durable headwear.
- Responsibly sourced & crafted in Australia by this family-owned Australian business.
We also invite you to visit one of our Cape Woolamai Outposts at one of the many Events at which we work around the country. There, you can view, touch, and try on a wide range of authentic Australian Hats; and consult with our knowledgeable team. Use our Find An Event digital assistant to find events where you can visit one of our Outposts.
Will My Hat Stretch or Shrink? Do not count on your new hat to stretch. Over time, a quality hat crafted from natural materials is more likely to shrink than stretch. How much depends in part on how it is maintained. See the Hat Sizing and Product Care information in the What to Know section of this site for more information. And you are always welcome to call the Cape Woolamai Team for personalized assistance.
You will see and feel the expert craftmanship. The Jacaru collection includes a wide range of Hats and accessories. The expert leather workers of Jacaru:
Brought to you by Cape Woolamai Mercantile Co., our family-owned American business, and backed by the Cape Woolamai Performance Guarantee.
| Crafted From | Canvas |
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| Style | Bush |
| Brim Width | Wide Brim (3" to 4") |
| Crown Height | Low (<4") |
| Length | 16" |
| Width | 15" |
| Brim Width | 3 3/4" |
| Crown Height | 3" |
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| Size | CM | Inches |
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| S | 54.5 | 21 ½ | 6 ¾ | 6 ⅝ | ||||
| S | 55 | 21 ¾ | 6 ⅞ | 6 ¾ | ||||
| M | 56 | 22 ⅛ | 7 | 6 ⅞ | ||||
| M | 57 | 22 ½ | 7 ⅛ | 7 | ||||
| M/L | 58 | 22 ⅞ | 7 ¼ | 7 ⅛ | ||||
| L | 59 | 23 ¼ | 7 ¼ | 7 ¼ | ||||
| L | 59.5 | 23 ½ | 7 ⅜ | 7 ¼ | ||||
| XL | 60 | 23 ⅝ | 7 ½ | 7 ⅜ | ||||
| XL | 61 | 24 ⅛ | 7 ⅝ | 7 ½ | ||||
| 2X | 62 | 24 ½ | 7 ¾ | 7 ⅝ | ||||
| 2X | 63 | 24 ⅞ | 7 ⅞ | 7 ¾ | ||||
SIZING NOTE: Cape Woolamai does not stock the “Med/Lrg” size hats. We find that most people for whom a Medium is too snug, and a Large is a little loose, they are better served by using a Hat Reducer to properly fit the larger hat. Minor fluctuations in hair style, weight, and even temperature can impact the fit of your hat. A removable Hat Reducer offers more flexibility to comfortably adjust to Life’s changes.
ORDERING NOTE: Use a flexible tape to measure your head as illustrated here. Include your measurement in the Special Instructions block on the Shipping Page and our Packing Team will strive to find the hat which will best fit you.
 AUSSIE HAT STYLES | |
| Fedora, Top Hat, Bowler, Beret, Panama, or Western Hat most people who know anything about hats can visualize these styles, who typically wears them, and where they are worn. Identifying Australian Hat Styles is a little more loosely defined. Cape Woolamai Mercantile Co.® categorizes our Authentic Aussie Hats based on the following criteria, to help you find the right style for your purposes. Cheers Mate! | |
| Cattleman | More Dress than Working Hat. Crafted from Premium Materials, it can often (but not always) feature a creased Crown and a decorative Hatband. Often featuring a Wide to X-Wide Brim, and a Medium to Tall Crown. The Owner of the Ranch may wear a Cattleman, while the Ranch Hands are wearing a Stockman or Traveller. |
| Stockman | A hat that is not afraid of hard day’s work. Typically crafted from Top Grade Materials, and more Functional than Decorative in styling. Typically features a Wide to X-Wide Brim, and Medium to Tall Crown. Crafted to stand up to rugged everyday wear. |
| Traveller | A durable hat designed to wear lighter, and be more packable. Crafted from High Quality to Top Grade Materials, with a focus on Functional styling, a Traveller will typically feature a solid Brim, Crown & Stand, which can be foldable or squashable/packable. A Medium to X-Wide Brim and Low to Medium Crown provides protection in all conditions. |
| Bush | The Bush Hat Style draws its name from the characteristics of the Australian Outback. Typically, a Stockman Hat with added ventilation to help you best the heat. A Medium to X-Wide Brim helps provide Sun protection. A Medium to Tall Crown gives the heat room to rise until it can be vented out. |
| Cap | Caps typically have little to no Brim, and wear low on the head. Baseball Caps, vented Trucker Caps, Driving Caps, and Scully’s are all common examples of Caps. |
| Slouch | Best known for the ANZAC Military Hat. A Slouch Hat is typically crafted from Top- to Premium Quality materials (often Felt), featuring a creased Crown and Stand, with the Left side of the brim pinned up. |
| Specialty | Fascinators, Bucket Hats, Floppy Sun Hats, “Crushable”, and “Soaker” Hats are just a few examples of Specialty Hats. Specialty Hats of the kinds listed here are commonly meant to be worn for limited purposes, and a limited amount of time. They are typically not meant to provide the functional flexibility, wear life, or Sun protection provided by other styles. |
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