The American Cowboy hat and the Australian Outback hat share a similar history. This may be why the outback hat is often called the Australian version of the Cowboy hat. Earlier Australians experienced the need to protect themselves from the heat and rain, and so did American cowboys. It’s at this point that all similarities cease.

The Aussie Outback hat is smaller with sloping front and back brims. The sides are not turned up as much. Aussie hats come in many different materials, including fur felt, straw, canvas, leather, wool felt, kangaroo, even mesh. The Aussie Outback hat is a lot like the American Cowboy hat in that it really is illustrative of Australian life. It’s design and use are suited to the Australian climate.

Almost everyone who lives in the Australian Outback has more than one hat. Each hat has a different use besides the usual use of covering the head in harsh climates. Throughout the world, this headgear is perceived as both a practical and a design choice.

Many people mistakenly think that Australians will hang trinkets from the brims of these Australian Outback hats such as crocodile teeth and other items. Tourists are the only ones who would wear these. Fedora hats are only worn when one needs a safari hat. Traditionally it’s a fedora with the brim completely pushed down.

Many variations of the basic Australian Outback hat means you will have a lot of options to select from when you choose the Aussie hat that is just right for you. Ths Australian Outback hat is similar to a small American Cowboy hat. The authentic outback hat is the Akubra Hat. These hats were first made by the Keir family in 1874. They are still made by this family today. The higher quality hats are made out of rabbit fur. The “Snowy River” style is the most popular of the Akubra hats. It got it’s name from the movie called “The Man From Snowy River”.

A Barma – This hat is a “squashable” hat. This means that you can fold it up tiny to store it, but it will spring right back into shape when you are ready to wear it. This is because only high-quality, specific, premium leathers are used to make these hats. Jacaru is one of Australia’s original makers of leather hats. There is also a canvas design and both are extremely durable and weather with distinction.

BC Hats-Named after the creator Bill Conner who began the first leather hat business with his steer hide hat. BC Hats also produces one of a kind hats with wire mesh in the brim in order to shape and hold shape better. The ?Stockman? style is recognized the world over as a ?Aussie hat?. Cork-This is the most stereotypical Australian hat. This hat features corks strung from the brim to keep away flying insects. It is believed that the swaying motion of the corks keeps insects from biting the wearer.

Go to www.hats-forsale.com to see a wide variety of Australian Outback hats. You will soon see that there are lots of different types to choose from. You really need to see all the pictures to get the full effect and decide which one is right for you. You’ll have to choose carefully if you are to become the next Crocodile Dundee!