2080 Wide Brim Foldaway Bronco Cooler

An extra wide brim leather outback hat

The 2080 Wide Brim Foldaway Bronco Cooler is an American cattle leather outback hat with an extra wide brim, handcrafted in Minnesota. It still folds into the travel bag it comes with, which isn’t something you expect from a hat with this much brim.

How much more? The brim is a full inch wider all the way around than on our standard foldaway hats like the 1060 Foldaway Bronco. That extra inch puts your ears and the back of your neck in the shade, and it keeps the sun off your face when it’s low in the sky.

So who buys it? Gardeners who spend whole afternoons bent over the beds. Anglers on open water with no tree cover. Riders, beachgoers, and anyone who has come home with a burned neck one too many times. The leather is water resistant and has 50+ UV protection, so it handles both the glare and a surprise shower.

Colors are Black, Brown, Driftwood and Rustic. All four take the outdoors well, and Black is the easiest to dress up for town.

Packing and fit

Fold the hat into its bag for travel. Our packable travel hats guide has more tips for packing a hat for a trip. For sizing, measure around your head about a finger’s width above the eyebrows and check the size chart. If you’re between two sizes, choose the larger size and use the free sizing kit to fine-tune the fit. After a soaking, let it air dry at room temperature away from heaters.