BC Hats Bac Pac Traveller Oily Australian Leather Hat

I purchased my first BC hat at a small western store. I loved the hat from the beginning because of its durability to be crushed and retain its shape. On one occasion while crossing a busy highway my hat flew off my head and was hit by a semi and it’s trailer. I recovered the hat and other than some minor damage around the brim. I was able to wear the hat for another two years before it was stolen. When I found the BC website, I was very excited to know that I could have another one of these amazingly durable hats. I know I will have this hat for my lifetime and more.

I was at the Festival Flea Market in South Florida, and they had a few Connor Hats, but the salesperson didn’t know anything about the company. I was interested in the Sun Shield but had no idea about its quality. I looked up the company when I got home and saw the various hats that Connor Hats made.

I bought 3 Hats over the Labor Day weekend. It’s hard to know what you are getting via the internet, but I emailed with customer service multiple times. One of the people who explained the company was Will, the president of the company. That made me feel very comfortable.

The BC Hats Bac Pac Traveller Oily Australian Leather Hat was hand made in Australia by Will’s father, Bill. Bill is retired now, but they still have some of his creations. When they are gone, they are gone. This hat is very well made with a firm brim that holds up to the wind. Unfortunately, I have only worn this beautiful hat once because it’s so hot down here. I wish I would have found this hat when I lived up north, but I will wear this hat a lot if it ever cools down a little. The BC brand are the hats made by Bill Conner.

The customer service has been great. I had to return one of the hats because the crown height was too low and the leather was touching my head. Will said some people are ok with it but if I felt uncomfortable, I could just return it. I exchanged it for a BC Cool as a Breeze Leather hat with mesh. The mesh allows air to get through so it is cooler than the other hat and I am wearing it now as I type.

I'be been looking for a new BC Hat in replacement of my 15 year old companion (leather on the front was so cooked by sweat that it finaly disjointed). I bought 4 others "BC HAT BAC PACK traveller" across europe with the same default: the leather is really thin, so the hat is shapeless and too soft... Even in hat shops in town! Such an obstination because this Hat is part of my identity now, I love it! And I wear it every day in every situation. So I decided to order in the US, ready to pay 270$ instead of 110€ in the local shop (185$ for the hat, 60$ for shipment, and 25€ of custom duty ) to get my dreamed hat.
The leather of the top of the hat is strong and perfect. But the leather of he edges is too thin, an with clumsy sewing/assembling there is some waves/bumps on it, it can't keep an appropriate sharp. It looks as if someone bought the rights foc BC hats and tryed to do the Job like the Old Man (Thank you Mister Conner for all these years, I've been proud to wear our hat! I'm a Fan!).
So I'm desperate now because I don't know if I'll find my BC again.
The packaging was perfect, some little scratches on the hat (but I didn't care beause if It had been the good hat, he would have seen others in the forest!).
The size was perfect too.
I'm interested in an exchange If I can get an "old school one", but if your shop can't provide me a better hat for the 15 next years I'll politely ask a refund.

Stylish and beautifully made. This is my first Connor hat and I'm thrilled with the quality. Had an initial problem with my online order, but was really well looked after by Tidman from the customer service team. Highly recommended.

Very happy with the recent order travellor leather hat. I am a lover of fine leather, bison vest and other leather products, and am amazed as to the simplicity and craftsmanship in your hat. It was only slightly snug, but over time it is adapting to my size. Unhappy that Bill is retiring with the business, but I understand as I also am retired but as an Electrical Contractor prior federal law enforcement, the phone still rings and I respond! is anyone going to offer his leather line of hats? The style of the hat really is different, and I really like it! My Wife says, it's really me!