Original Hat

I bought two of these 10 years ago. The one is still like new. The other I washed in a machine and the fur is now falling out.(My fault!). This new one is almost exactly like the first ones I bought. Just a mite lighter but fits as well and just as warm.

I had long wanted to have one of the Mad Bomber hats but was put off a bit by how dorky they look. But I realized that is part of their charm. And frankly, my middle-aged ears and head care less about looks now and much more about function. And as a warm hat, the Bomber does a great job. On warmer days (positive degrees F below freezing), I'll often buckle it in the "up" position over the top of the hat and it allows for a bit more circulation or let the flaps dangle just to keep the breeze out of my ears and off of my cheeks. In the below 0 degrees F days and nights, I will buckle it under my chin and luxuriate in the fuzzy rabbit fur halo around my face.I have a rather large head and may get an XL hat from time-to-time. This time I went with the XXL which works great because I can actually wear a thin Smartwool watch cap underneath, for instance while skiing or snowshoeing and sweating, and then plunk the Bomber down on top without having to expose a bare head to the cold.Points to consider: Though the Bomber is very comfortable and warming around the ears, like all Bombers it does leave the back of the neck exposed. Wear a neck gaiter or scarf to save some heat there. It is made of real rabbit fur and does shed an occasional hair or two on the nylon or on my jacket but not to any troubling degree.I would heartily recommend it to anyone wanting an extra measure of warmth that stocking or watchman's caps just cannot deliver. I would not have fared nearly as well in the sub-zero stretch in Minnesota this winter without it.

I ordered this hat because I was going to spend three months in Finland working with sled dogs. the rabbit fur is exceptional quality its very warm and extremely soft. the color is very nice even nicer than the picture i would say. as soon as i arrived the temperatures where at -10ºF and it kept my ears and head warm. the lowest I used that hat in was at night tat around -21ºF when I went to feed the dogs and catch a glimpse of the northern lights. when the wind was blowing I snapped the ear flaps together and I instantly realized that I could hear less because of how insulating the fur is. I can also confirm that it is water resistant It can tolerate snow and light rain. above all this its quite fashionable it looked very nice. recommend 10/10

This is my second order of this hat (XL one as a gift). It's my third winter using a previously purchased one for myself, and I wouldn't do without it now. I work outside and this is my go-to hat during freezing harsh winds and cold. The only negative I have to say is occasionally the fur tickles the insides of my ears, but in the scheme of things this is a small annoyance. Wearing earplugs (which I necessarily sometimes have to wear anyway) negates it; or I sometimes stuff half a cotton ball or a little piece of paper towel into each ear, which fixes it. I actually love the feeling of the fur against my cheeks... it feels luxurious. The fur has held up well, still looks great, and has not matted or degraded - even through daily winter use and scrunching/stuffing it in and out of my work backpack.I have a small head (even for a woman) and the medium size works for me. I can wear it alone, but it's a tad loose fitting and the top of it comes down lower onto my forehead than I like. Since I work construction I'm usually wearing a ballcap and I actually prefer just popping this on right over the top of it. This adds a brim as a sunshade and also keeps the hat from slipping down into my eyes when I'm working.I've found I can also wear other hats underneath it as a liner when it's really brutal outside. This hat (along with a majority of hats) won't cover the lower back of the neck. My favorite combination I discovered is wearing it over this one  Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap, Medium, Hydro  (a sun hat with flaps) as a liner during freezing winds - it provides great neck protection. This hat battens down the thin flaps of the sun hat - which I tuck into the collar of my coat for a continuous windproof neck shield with no gaps and without having to wear a bulky scarf. The combination works great! Of all the years working out in the cold I've never had a combination which kept my head/ears/neck warm, while being able to work, move, and see well like this one. While others keep messing with and shifting their coat collars up against the wind - I keep working, warm and snug as a bug in a rug.Edit: It's 11/2021 now, and this hat is still holding up very well - both in structural integrity and aesthetically. Besides minor evidence of wear, it looks pretty much the same as when I bought it. The fur still looks great, even after boughts of light rain, sleet, or snow. When it dries, all it takes is a quick brushing with my hands and it's back to normal. It's still my favorite, essential, very-cold weather hat. I have several winter hats which I grade according to how cold it is out, and this is the one I wear in the coldest weather. I can't wear it when strenuously working or in moderately "cool" weather as my head starts sweating. This is one of my best purchases that has stood the test of time.

for $20, I'm super happy. I love this hat. it keeps me super warm, the rabbit fur is super soft and comfortable. the fit is perfect. it's my favourite winter hat.as a quick note: the fur only lines the lower part of the hat. look at the seam that separates the earflaps from the beanie part of the hat. the fur is only below the seam on the earflaps & lower back of the head. also the fur you can see on the forehead. I knew this before purchase, so I'm happy.

Given as a gift to my nephew with outdoor books (a theme box) and he loved it. Pretty good quality m

Great

Liked that the size small fits kids 6 and 4. Very warm. Exactly as pictured.

Looks and feels good. Real rabbit fur. I wear a 7 3/8 and this xl fits good.Only con I have is that the inside top of hat is nylon, should have been fleece for extra warmth.