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Trapper Hats

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    Learn More About Trapper Hats

    Once a necessary part of hunting gear, trapper hats feature a basic structure of a shell, lining, and ear flaps. Though the name “trapper” comes from the wilderness of the American frontier, modern trappers come in various styles and builds, all designed to keep heads, ears, and chins toasty warm in winter climates.

    A variety of styles exist within the cozy universe of trapper hats, including these common types:


    • Ushanka: This is the quintessential Russian trapper hat, covered in fur all over and originally designed for the harsh subzero temperatures of Siberia. Fun fact: when they started to make ushankas from faux fur instead of real, they were called “fish fur” hats because they weren’t from an animal that actually exists.
    • Bomber/Aviator/Pilot hat: These terms all refer to the same thing—a five-paneled canvas or cotton cap, lined with shearling or polyester wool. Inspired by their Russian fur trapper hat counterparts, bomber, aviator, and pilot hats helped the armed forces weather the open cockpits and unpressurized cabins of airplanes during both world wars.
    • Chullo: Indigenous peoples in the Andes craft these crocheted caps from alpaca, vicuña, llama, or sheep's wool. They feature intricate designs, color pairings, tasseled earflaps, and a fluffy pom pom—pretty darn cute for kids’ trapper hats.
    • Deerstalker: The name of this hat is elementary, my dear, as they were derived from popular British hunting gear and made famous by Sherlock Holmes—along with his antique smoking pipe.

    Talented designers on Etsy sell trapper hats in many iterations, from fleece trapper hats to leather and beyond. Grab some gears and goggles and don an aviator hat for your next Steampunk convention or make an authentically detailed Earhart or Lindbergh costume. Or, pair your trapper with a scarf and gloves and make your next winter the warmest you’ve ever had.


    Need a practical and fashionable gift? Etsy sellers offer a selection of custom, handmade, or vintage trapper hat to gift the outdoor lover in your life.